# Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-paediatric-ophthalmologist/6e29ddb6-4e29-4d37-bd62-1cc042d7045a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-paediatric-ophthalmologist/6e29ddb6-4e29-4d37-bd62-1cc042d7045a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Ophthalmology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-08-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-20T00:02:14.507Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Chelsea_Westminster_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatric_Ophthalmology/Paediatric_Ophthalmology-v8106095 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8106095?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a Consultant in Paediatric Ophthalmology (substantive post). The appointment will be 10 PAs with a permanent contract. The Paediatric Ophthalmology service is run within West London Children’s Healthcare. The department has 2 Consultants, 2.2 WTE orthoptists (of which 1.8 WTE are Paediatric Orthoptists), and 0.8 Optometrists who provide a refraction and contact lens service for both paediatric and adult patients. We work closely with the department of Adult Ophthalmology is part of the surgical directorate. There are 5 Consultants, one specialty doctor, and 1 Oculoplastics Fellow. The department is fully equipped with facilities for anterior and posterior segment laser, fluorescein and ICG angiography, Spectralis OCT, Zeiss Clarus fundus camera, minor ops and intraocular and extraocular surgery. The department has excellent multidisciplinary links with the HIV unit, the Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery Units and the Beta Cell unit for Diabetes and Endocrinology. ### Main duties of the job This is a 10PA post for a Consultant in Paediatric Ophthalmology, to join the existing team of 1 Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist, 2.2 WTE Orthoptists and 0.8 WTE Paediatric Optometrists. Candidates must have been trained in Paediatric Ophthalmology. The post holder will jointly supervise and support, and be responsible for maintaining and advancing the department’s existing reputation for clinical excellence. The aim is to provide patients and families with the highest possible standards of diagnosis, treatment and care.  There is close collaboration with other paediatrician colleagues and other specialty teams, nursing and allied health professionals in caring for children and their families. This is to ensure we deliver a seamless and excellent multi-disciplinary service in a child and family centred way using all available expertise. There is a regional on call commitment at Western Eye Hospital (1:30) with an on call supplement of 1% ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed job description and responsibilities. ## Person Specification ### Research **Essential** - Demonstrates an understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research - Experience of implementing evidenced based changes in practice **Desirable** - Evidence of recent or ongoing research - Evidence of experience in supervising juniors doing research - A higher research degree - Peer reviewed publications ### Experience **Essential** - Subspecialist training in Paediatric Ophthalmology - Wide range of experience including retinopathy of prematurity screening, paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus surgery - Experience of teaching to meet the requirements of junior doctors and nurses - Evidence of continuing medical education (existing consultants must demonstrate active participation in CPD) **Desirable** - Specific area of interest within paediatric ophthalmology ### Trust Values **Essential** - Putting patients first - Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff - Open, welcoming and honest - Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity - Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care ### Other competencies **Essential** - Understanding Self - Excellent communication and influencing skills - Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team. - Managing self effectively - Ability to plan ahead whilst being innovative and flexible in their approach. - Demonstrable evidence of being able and willing to understand the Trust values of respect, kindness, excellence and safety with behaviour that reinforces these values. ### Skills and Knowledge **Essential** - Solid understanding of the Clinical Governance agenda - IT proficiency including, email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint - Evidence of effective audit leading to change **Desirable** - Risk Management Course - Evidence of significant contribution to the Clinical Governance Agenda particularly CNST preparation - Advanced IT skills - Coaching skills ### Education and Qualifications **Essential** - Full GMC Registration MBBS or equivalent - Higher degree - FRCOphth or equivalent - On GMC Specialist Register in Ophthalmology via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (The proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b. Certificate of Eligibility for specialist Registration (CESR) CCT in Ophthalmology with special interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus **Desirable** - BSc, MD or other ### Teaching, Training, Management **Essential** - Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training - A good understanding of the role of clinical management **Desirable** - Evidence of contribution in the development of new clinical servicesr Adult Education Training - Medical Education or Adult Education Training - Evidence of contribution in the development of new clinical services - Management Training Course ## Documents - [recruitment pack (pdf, 2.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1313) - [policy statement (pdf, 144.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=891) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 85.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=890) - [functional requirements (pdf, 390.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10400745) - [staff benefits and wellbeing (pdf, 177.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1256) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 776.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10418720) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.