# Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with interest in Paed Ophthalmology

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Cambridge
- **Region:** East of England
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Medical doctor
- **Speciality:** Ophthalmology
- **Grade:** Consultant
- **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata
- **Contract type:** 6 months (Fixed Term)
- **Employment type:** 40 hours per week (Full Time)
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-21T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-15T13:43:31.870Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cambridgeshire/Cambridge/Cambridge_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Ophthalmology/Ophthalmology-v8076450
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8076450?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.cuh.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### 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.

## Job Details

Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant in Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus at Addenbrooke's Hospital part of Cambridge University Hospital NHS Trust.

## Job Description

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.

## 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

## Documents

- [job description (pdf, 697.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10376184)

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