# Locum Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist at Pulse Healthcare

Locum Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist at Pulse Healthcare in London. Full-time. Posted September 8, 2025.

- Company: Pulse Healthcare
- Location: London
- Job type: Full-time
- Posted: 2025-09-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pulse/jobs/7109088003
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/locum-consultant-paediatric-ophthalmologist-pulse-healthcare-dtdzhm

## Description

 

**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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