Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant in Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus at Addenbrooke's Hospital part of Cambridge University Hospital NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, high-calibre, and forward-thinking Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist to join our Ophthalmology team at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH).
This position is designed for a clinician with advanced sub-specialty fellowship training in paediatric ophthalmology, complex strabismus management (adult and paediatric), and the screening and management of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). The successful candidate will work alongside our existing team of consultant ophthalmologists, orthoptists, and specialized paediatric nurses to deliver cutting-edge tertiary care to patients across Cambridgeshire and the wider East of England region.
You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person specification
Shortlistable
Essential
- Questions
- Standards
- Professionalism
- Clinical Skills
- Speciality Specific Skills related to the post
- Commitment to Clinical Governance/Improving of patient care
- Communication Skills
- Personal Skills
- Understanding of the NHS
- Commitment to ongoing Professional Development
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Consultant Doctor roles in Cambridge
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with interest in Paed Ophthalmology with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge, East of England, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 21 Jun 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (15 Jun 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.