Consultant Ophthalmologist with interest in Paediatrics & Strabismus

This is a substantive clinical post based at The Royal Eye Unit, Kingston Hospital, to provide elective and emergency care for ophthalmology patients, with a specialist interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will provide specialist diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of eye conditions in children, particularly strabismus (squint), amblyopia, congenital eye disorders, and other developmental vision problems. The role includes running paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus clinics, performing and supervising relevant surgeries, and managing complex referrals. The consultant works closely within a multidisciplinary team that includes orthoptists, optometrists, paediatricians, and specialist nurses to deliver coordinated care. Additional responsibilities include supervising and teaching trainees and medical students, contributing to clinical governance activities such as audits and quality improvement, participating in departmental meetings and on-call rotas where required, supporting service development within the Trust, and maintaining professional standards through appraisal, continuing professional development, and GMC revalidation.