A Vacancy at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust.
This consultant combines general ophthalmology expertise with advanced subspecialty skills in:
• Paediatric ophthalmology(eye conditions in infants and children)
• Strabismus(misalignment of the eyes, e.g., squint)
They lead patient care, supervise junior doctors, and contribute to service development within Kingston Hospitals.
1. Paediatric Eye care
• Diagnosing congenital and developmental eye conditions (e.g., cataracts, glaucoma, amblyopia/lazy eye)
• Monitoring visual development and prescribing treatments like glasses or patching
• Managing complex neurodevelopmental or genetic eye disorders
2. Strabismus Management
• Assessing eye alignment and binocular vision
• Non-surgical treatment (glasses, prisms, occlusion therapy)
• Performing strabismus surgery to correct muscle imbalance
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
At KRFT we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
• Run outpatient clinics and surgical lists
• Work in multidisciplinary teams (orthoptists, paediatricians, neurologists)
• Supervise trainees and specialty doctors
• Contribute to waiting list management and service efficiency targets
• Participate in audit, governance, and quality improvement
Please see full job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Interview date TBC
This advert closes on Friday 15 May 2026
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