Job summary

At Moorfields, people's sight matters--and so do the people who make it possible.

For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.

We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it's pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we're united by one mission--delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.

And we're just getting started.

From 2027, we'll move to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden--a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof.This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.

Could you be part of this future? Make us more.

Main duties of the job

The locum specialty doctor has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge, and for the proper functioning of the service. The post holder is expected to maintain an efficient service, maximizing use of theatre time and working flexibly to ensure the smooth running of the operating department.

The post holder is expected to participate in clinical governance and audit, to meet annual training requirements, and to satisfy the annual requirement for continuous professional development set out by The Royal College of Anaesthetist. They will participate in the Trust's appraisal scheme.

Operating theatres are normally open between 08:00 to 18.00 weekdays and Saturdays

About us

What's in it for You?

At Moorfields, we invest in you--your growth, your wellbeing, your future.You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

o Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)o Membership of the NHS Pension Schemeo 24/7 independent counselling supporto Career-long learning and development opportunitieso Excellent transport connectionso Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemeso Free Pilates classeso Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DC-8206152

Job locations

Various

London

EC1V 2PD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post is based at Moorfields Eye Hospital City Road and include work at satellites (St. Anns, Stratford, Northwick Park, Ealing, Potters Bar).

The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to facilitate service provision when colleagues are absent. The lack of many services that would be found in a general hospital means that the anaesthetic service is more than usual relied upon for perioperative patient care in adults and children.

In addition to clinical duties, the new appointee would be expected to participate in departmental activities including management, teaching and audit.

Job description Job responsibilities The post is based at Moorfields Eye Hospital City Road and include work at satellites (St. Anns, Stratford, Northwick Park, Ealing, Potters Bar). The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to facilitate service provision when colleagues are absent. The lack of many services that would be found in a general hospital means that the anaesthetic service is more than usual relied upon for perioperative patient care in adults and children. In addition to clinical duties, the new appointee would be expected to participate in departmental activities including management, teaching and audit.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• oMB BS/MB BCh
• oPrimary FRCA or approved overseas equivalents

Desirable

• oFurther postgraduate qualifications e.g. MRCP or diploma in Intensive care

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• o4 years full time postgraduate training or equivalent part time
• oAt least 2 years in relevant specialty training programme or equivalent experience
• oKnowledge of anaesthesia and ability to deliver safe anaesthetic service in the operating theatre and intensive care unit
• oCompetent in preoperative, postoperative care and ongoing management of patients
• oAt least 6 months Previous NHS experience

Desirable

• oKnowledge of post-operative pain management

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• oAbility to cope with stressful situations and take responsibility
• oAbility to work effectively as part of a team
• oAbility to work alone whilst understanding own limitations and willingness to request assistance

Desirable

• Ability to motivate clinical staff as part of a team

Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential oMB BS/MB BCh oPrimary FRCA or approved overseas equivalents Desirable oFurther postgraduate qualifications e.g. MRCP or diploma in Intensive care Knowledge & Experience Essential o4 years full time postgraduate training or equivalent part time oAt least 2 years in relevant specialty training programme or equivalent experience oKnowledge of anaesthesia and ability to deliver safe anaesthetic service in the operating theatre and intensive care unit oCompetent in preoperative, postoperative care and ongoing management of patients oAt least 6 months Previous NHS experience Desirable oKnowledge of post-operative pain management Skills/Abilities Essential oAbility to cope with stressful situations and take responsibility oAbility to work effectively as part of a team oAbility to work alone whilst understanding own limitations and willingness to request assistance Desirable Ability to motivate clinical staff as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various

London

EC1V 2PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various

London

EC1V 2PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)