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Main area
Consultant in Ophthalmology - with special interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology
Grade
Locum Consultant (YM73)
Contract
Locum: 12 months
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
391-RFL-8229345
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Free Hospital
Town
Hampstead
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum plus £2,162 London Weighting.
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/09/2026 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Locum Paediatric Consultant in Ophthalmology

Locum Consultant (YM73)

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic ophthalmology clinician to join our multidisciplinary team and provide a comprehensive paediatric ophthalmology service, including the assessment and management of ocular motility disorders.

The post holder will also contribute to the cataract service, participating in cataract theatre lists alongside consultant colleagues. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team of ophthalmologists, specialty doctors, trainees, orthoptists, optometrists, ophthalmic nurses and allied healthcare professionals, the successful candidate will help deliver high-quality, evidence-based patient care.

The role also offers opportunities to contribute to teaching, clinical governance, audit and service development, as well as participation in the on-call rota as required.

Main duties of the job

Provide a comprehensive paediatric ophthalmology service, including assessment, diagnosis and management of children with ophthalmic conditions.
Assess and manage ocular motility disorders and strabismus.
Participate in cataract theatre lists and contribute to the wider cataract service.
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary ophthalmology team to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.
Provide evidence-based clinical assessment and treatment in line with current guidelines and best practice.
Contribute to the teaching and supervision of trainees, medical students and other healthcare professionals, as appropriate.
Participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities.
Support service development and contribute to improving the delivery of ophthalmology services.
Participate in the on-call rota and provide clinical support as required.
Maintain effective communication and collaborative working relationships with consultants, doctors, orthoptists, optometrists, nurses and allied healthcare professionals.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with relevant professional, departmental and organisational standards.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC Registeration
  • FRCOphth or equivalent
  • CCT in Ophthalmology or interview within 6 months of CCT date
Desirable criteria
  • MD or PhD
  • outstanding research record

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Motility
Desirable criteria
  • Training and Education of under/post graduate student

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Strong teaching skills and experience
  • Understand clinic governance and audit procedure

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work in an MDT
  • Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Arinder Channa
Job title
Clinical Integration and Operational Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07982812560
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