Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist - Medical Retina

The Royal Eye Infirmary at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in Medical Retina. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing, forward-thinking department delivering high-volume, patient-centred care across a diverse population. The postholder will play a central role in the delivery and ongoing development of medical retina services. They will provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team, supporting service transformation, pathway redesign, and integration with community services. A key aspect of the role is to ensure the full implementation and sustained embedding of Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) recommendations, driving improvements in quality, productivity, and patient outcomes across services. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, training, clinical governance, and research, supporting the Trust's commitment to developing its workforce and delivering high-quality, sustainable ophthalmology services for the future.

The postholder will provide clinical leadership within the Ophthalmology service, contributing to the delivery of high-quality medical retina service. They will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centred care. Key responsibilities include: Lead and support service development. Ensure full implementation and sustained embedding of Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) recommendations, promoting best practice, productivity, and continuous quality improvement. Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and training for junior medical staff, fellows, and allied health professionals. Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in collaboration with the University of Plymouth Peninsula Medical School. Engage in clinical governance activities, including audit, quality improvement, and incident review, to maintain and enhance patient safety. Participate in research and innovation in line with departmental and Trust priorities. Maintain effective communication with colleagues