Job summaryImperial College Healthcare NHS Trust welcomes applicants to apply for this Substantive consultant post in Ophthalmology with special interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus and Cataract. This is a full time post within the Ophthalmology service.
Management of general and complex paediatric ophthalmology cases, including screening and treatment of ROP, would be expected. We have a close working relationship with ophthalmology subspecialties and other medical specialties to provide support with management of other secondary conditions.
The role will also be job planned to session in the Ophthalmic emergency department located at The Western eye hospital and a weekly adult cataract training list. Adult motility cases are done on this list as requiredThe post offers an exciting opportunity for an energetic and innovative person to join the ophthalmic service for the UK's first Academic Health Science Centre and the largest trust in the country. For further information and/or an informal discussion, please contact Ms Rahila Zakir, Clinical director or Mr Ahmad Aziz, Head of @nhs.netLate applications will not be consideredMain duties of the jobThe post holder will be involved in: Outpatient and inpatient care of general and complex paediatric patients.
Undertaking ROP screening and treatment at Queen Charlotte & Chelsea HospitalUndertaking A&E sessions at the Western Eye Hospital.
Undertaking Adult Cataract lists and Adult motility clinic and list.
To maintain good communication with GP, optometrists, hospital clinicians and other allied professionalsTo provide teaching to medical students, other junior doctors, optometrists, nursesTo assist in academic and pharmaceutical research activities within the departmentTo assist in the management and development of the clinical serviceAbout usAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.
DetailsDate posted24 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.
Depending on experience
113,565 to 150,569 per annum WTE
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number290-CONB100-RAJob locationsWestern Eye HospitalLondonNW1 5QHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see Job description for a full breakdown of what the role entails.
To provide clinical expertise in line with agreed job plan. This will include specialist paediatric work in clinic and neonatal unit for retinopathy of prematurity, adult motility and cataract surgery.
You will be responsible for the patients under your care which includes those being seen by your team. The post will include working with the whole team and the wider department and being available for internal as well as external referrals.
The post will include an eye emergency department session depending on job plan and training route. There might be a need to cover other sessions on an ad hoc basis depending on the needs of the department. There is a requirement to keep up to date with ophthalmic practice.
The post holder will be expected to abide by the GMC good medical practice guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see Job description for a full breakdown of what the role entails.
To provide clinical expertise in line with agreed job plan. This will include specialist paediatric work in clinic and neonatal unit for retinopathy of prematurity, adult motility and cataract surgery.
You will be responsible for the patients under your care which includes those being seen by your team. The post will include working with the whole team and the wider department and being available for internal as well as external referrals.
The post will include an eye emergency department session depending on job plan and training route. There might be a need to cover other sessions on an ad hoc basis depending on the needs of the department. There is a requirement to keep up to date with ophthalmic practice.
The post holder will be expected to abide by the GMC good medical practice guidelines.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
EssentialOn GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to PracticeOn GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registrationMBBSFRCOphth or equivalentCCST or within 6 months by date of interview, or held on GMC Register (ophthalmology)
Management skills
EssentialAble to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authorityHave proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues. Knowledge of finance/budgetsManagement of staffRecognised leadership training
Teaching & Training
EssentialExperience of teaching and training ophthalmology trainees, medical students, nurses, and GPsCompleted courses for training trainers trained in educational and clinical supervision
Academic achievements
EssentialPublications in peer reviewed ophthalmic journals related to PaediatricsExperience in research projects.
Language
EssentialCandidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Audit
EssentialUnderstanding of principles of clinical auditUnderstanding of clinical governance
Knowledge/ skills
EssentialSpecialist training (fellowship) in - PaediatricsExperience in paediatric surgeryExperience in ROP screeningExperience in strabismus surgery
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
EssentialOn GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to PracticeOn GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registrationMBBSFRCOphth or equivalentCCST or within 6 months by date of interview, or held on GMC Register (ophthalmology)
Management skills
EssentialAble to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authorityHave proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues. Knowledge of finance/budgetsManagement of staffRecognised leadership training
Teaching & Training
EssentialExperience of teaching and training ophthalmology trainees, medical students, nurses, and GPsCompleted courses for training trainers trained in educational and clinical supervision
Academic achievements
EssentialPublications in peer reviewed ophthalmic journals related to PaediatricsExperience in research projects.
Language
EssentialCandidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Audit
EssentialUnderstanding of principles of clinical auditUnderstanding of clinical governance
Knowledge/ skills
EssentialSpecialist training (fellowship) in - PaediatricsExperience in paediatric surgeryExperience in ROP screeningExperience in strabismus surgeryDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. xohmjla For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustAddressWestern Eye HospitalLondonNW1 5QHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustAddressWestern Eye HospitalLondonNW1 5QHUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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