About the role
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.