Location: Sidcup, UK | Job Type: Locum Consultant | Source: NHS Jobs | Posted: October 2026
About the Role
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant in Medical Corneal and Cataract services, based in Sidcup, with an advertised salary of £113,565–£150,569 per annum. Locum consultant posts suit experienced ophthalmologists seeking flexible senior practice — running corneal clinics and cataract surgical lists while covering a fixed-term service need.
Requirements & Eligibility Criteria
The following are typical requirements for locum consultant ophthalmologist posts (not the employer’s exact wording):
– Full GMC registration with specialist registration in ophthalmology (or within 6 months of CCT)
– Subspecialty experience in cornea and cataract surgery
– Independent surgical competence appropriate to the role
– Satisfactory references and DBS clearance
– Right to work in the UK
Application Deadline
Not specified — NHS listings close without notice; early application strongly recommended.
How to Apply (Step by Step)
- Click the Apply button below to open the employer’s page on NHS Jobs.
- Find the Locum Consultant (Medical Corneal & Cataract) listing and review the full person specification.
- Prepare your CV, GMC specialist registration details, and references.
- Submit your application through NHS Jobs before the listing closes.
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