Locum Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist

The role

This person will provide specialist clinical care for children with ocular conditions. The role involves outpatient clinics, surgical procedures, multidisciplinary team participation, and teaching responsibilities.

What you will do

• Provide high-quality clinical care to paediatric patients with ophthalmic conditions.
• Diagnose and manage conditions such as strabismus, amblyopia, congenital cataracts, nasolacrimal duct obstruction, and other paediatric ocular diseases.
• Perform specialist paediatric ophthalmic surgery where appropriate.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings with orthoptists, optometrists, and paediatricians.
• Support emergency and urgent care where necessary.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with governance standards.
• Provide supervision and training to junior doctors, orthoptic staff, and trainees.
• Engage in audit, clinical governance, and quality improvement projects.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of paediatric ophthalmology services.

Required qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Ophthalmology (or eligible within 6 months).
• Extensive experience in Paediatric Ophthalmology at Consultant or equivalent level.
• Fellowship training or substantial experience in paediatric ophthalmology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Up-to-date with safeguarding and child protection protocols.

Nice to have

• FRCOphth or equivalent specialist qualification.
• Experience working in the NHS or similar healthcare systems.
• Experience in teaching or research in paediatric ophthalmology.
• Previous locum or consultant-level roles in a tertiary or secondary care setting.

About the company

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