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.