Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

The Department of Paediatric Ophthalmology is seeking a new full-time (10 PAs) Consultant to join a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward-thinking team. The department is currently involved in many exciting initiatives and we are looking for an individual with appropriate skills to complement the existing team and help keep the service in the forefront of clinical and academic excellence.

The department offers a wide range of subspecialty ophthalmic services to patients. The new consultant will help run and develop these services and have particular responsibility for developing the Paediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Motility service. They will be expected to take an active role in audit and governance and to participate in the teaching programs of the department. This is an excellent opportunity to join a first-class team in an active and progressive central London teaching hospital environment.

Main duties of the job

This is a 10 PAs consultant post. The post holder will be part of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Motility team working at St Thomas’ hospital and possibly Minnie Kidd House. The post holder will participate in the diagnosis and management of patients in outpatients.

The post holder will be expected to take an active role along with the other subspeciality consultants in delivering and further developing the service. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the service to ensure the Trust continues to deliver excellent ophthalmic care well into the future.

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise.
• FRCOphth or/and MRCP or equivalent
• Must be on the Specialist Registrar, hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT/CCST) or be within 6 months of obtaining the CCT

Desirable

• Higher degree (e.g. MD or PhD) in subject relevant to role

Clinical Experience and Skill

Essential

• Consultant level clinical experience in the treatment of medical retina and uveitis

Audit Management & IT

Essential

• IT skills required. Understanding of principles of audit and demonstrable record of delivering completed audits

Research, Teaching skill & experience

Essential

• Experience of teaching and training medical undergraduates, postgraduates and allied healthcare professionals

Leadership/Management skills

Essential

• Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
• Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
• Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others. Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure. Ability to work as part of a team
• Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.

Closing Date: 24 August 2026