Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology – Paediatric and Strabismus
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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology – Paediatric and Strabismus
The closing date is 29 September 2026
Job summary
The Ophthalmology department are looking for a full-time Locum Consultant, with a view to substantive, to join a team of 17 consultants to provide a comprehensive Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus service at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.In addition, the post holder will be expected to participate in all elements of Ophthalmology departmental activity.
Main duties of the job
This is a 10 PA post comprising paediatric, adult motility and general outpatient clinics, paediatric and strabismus operating sessions and cataract operating sessions and to include ROP screening.There will be a general on call commitment of 1:12
The successful applicant will be expected to participate fully in developing ophthalmic services, training and research.There is a bi-weekly teaching session on Wednesday afternoons which involves the Consultants, Junior Doctors and nursing and orthoptic staff, plus regular M&M / Audit meetings.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract
Locum
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
REF2529W
Job locations
Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
England
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
England
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
England
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
To provide outpatient and surgical services to ophthalmology patients, both paediatric and adult.
In conjunction with the Clinical Director have an active part in the development of paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus services.
To deliver education on paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus across the specialty and wider Trust
To provide a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in the Trust, including emergency patients when required.
To take responsibility for the professional supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff in conjunction with colleagues.
To participate in the education and training of junior doctors, medical students, nurses, orthoptists, and general practitioners.
To maintain and develop good communications with general practitioners and community providers, e.g.Optometrists.
To demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of clinical governance.
To participate in the Trusts Safety Learning Event reporting system.
To attend multi-disciplinary meetings on behalf of the ophthalmology specialty.
To participate and contribute to audit.
To develop a programme of personal professional education and development, within available resources and within the workload and priorities of the service as agreed with the Clinical Director and in accordance with Royal College requirements.The Trust will provide the necessary support for this.
To participate in retinopathy of prematurity screening shared across 3 colleagues.
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
To provide outpatient and surgical services to ophthalmology patients, both paediatric and adult.
In conjunction with the Clinical Director have an active part in the development of paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus services.
To deliver education on paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus across the specialty and wider Trust
To provide a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in the Trust, including emergency patients when required.
To take responsibility for the professional supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff in conjunction with colleagues.
To participate in the education and training of junior doctors, medical students, nurses, orthoptists, and general practitioners.
To maintain and develop good communications with general practitioners and community providers, e.g.Optometrists.
To demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of clinical governance.
To participate in the Trusts Safety Learning Event reporting system.
To attend multi-disciplinary meetings on behalf of the ophthalmology specialty.
To participate and contribute to audit.
To develop a programme of personal professional education and development, within available resources and within the workload and priorities of the service as agreed with the Clinical Director and in accordance with Royal College requirements.The Trust will provide the necessary support for this.
To participate in retinopathy of prematurity screening shared across 3 colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice MRCOphth/FRCOphth/FRCS Higher professional training in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus < Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a paediatric and strabismus fellowship or equivalent experience
- Demonstrable skills and experience of paediatric ophthalmology (including paediatric and adult strabismus)
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Additional criteria
Essential
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
- Excellent IT skills
- Effective, confident presentation ability
- Experience in and outside speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
- Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice MRCOphth/FRCOphth/FRCS Higher professional training in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus < Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a paediatric and strabismus fellowship or equivalent experience
- Demonstrable skills and experience of paediatric ophthalmology (including paediatric and adult strabismus)
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Additional criteria
Essential
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
- Excellent IT skills
- Effective, confident presentation ability
- Experience in and outside speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
- Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
England
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
England
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ophthalmology Business Manager
Toyha Wheeler
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract
Locum
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
REF2529W
Job locations
Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
England
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
England
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
England
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
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