Locum Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist
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.
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