Locum Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist

Pulse
London

Job Title: Locum Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist
Location: London, UK
Job Type: Locum/Temp
Contract Length: 6 months
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Hourly Rate – £90.00-£ 115.00
Working Hours: Full-time / Part-time (flexible depending on availability)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Locum Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist to join our dynamic ophthalmology team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to provide specialist care for children with a wide range of ocular conditions in a leading healthcare setting. The role involves outpatient clinics, surgical procedures, multidisciplinary team participation, and teaching responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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.

Essential Criteria:

  • 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.

Desirable Criteria:

  • 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.

Posted 2025-09-08

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