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.