Locum Consultant Oculoplastic Ophthalmology Royal Victoria Hospital

Direct Medics is recruiting a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in Vitreoretinal Surgery for a long‑term locum opportunity at the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH), Belfast.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Northern Ireland's leading tertiary ophthalmology centres

Royal Victoria Hospital is a major teaching and tertiary referral hospital within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, providing specialist services for patients across Northern Ireland. The Eye Department is recognised for delivering advanced ophthalmic care, with Eye Casualty and specialist retinal services based on site.

Belfast offers an exceptional balance of career opportunity and quality of life.

Modern, vibrant city with a thriving food, arts and cultural scene

Affordable housing and lower living costs than many UK cities

Gateway to the stunning Causeway Coast and Mourne Mountains

Excellent transport links to Dublin, London and the rest of the UK

Friendly, welcoming community and outstanding work‑life balance

Whether you're looking for outdoor adventure, family-friendly living, or a lively city atmosphere, Belfast has something for everyone.

• Approved and Trusted Supplier:
  Placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across leading healthcare systems such as the NHS and HSE, covering a wide range of settings and specialties.
• Dedicated Recruitment Consultants:
  We provide one‑to‑one support from our recruitment specialists with in‑depth local market knowledge.
• Comprehensive Compliance Assistance:
  Full guidance on documentation and ongoing regulatory requirements.
• FREE Accredited Training:
  Remain compliant and current with training delivered by our in‑house experts.

• Valid GMC Registration with full Licence to Practice
• Right to Work in the UK
• Minimum 6 months of medical experience in this role or a similar role within the UK

We offer our medical candidates a complete end‑to‑end support package worth up to £2,000 annually. The following services are included and provided at no cost to our candidates.

• Free Annual Appraisal (worth £600 per year)
• Free Multi-Source Feedback (worth £200 per exercise)
• Free Revalidation Recommendations (worth £200 per recommendation)
• Free Governance Support: in the event of Fitness to Practice concerns (unlimited with no charge regardless of resources required)
• Free Enhanced Criminal Records Check
• Free Serology Reporting
• Free Occupational Health Assessment
• Unlimited Colleague Referral Bonus Scheme*
• Priority Locum Bookings
• Weekly Payroll & Choice of Payment Options
• Negotiable Payrates
• 24/7 On Call Assistance
• * T&Cs Apply