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)
Responsibilities
They lead patient care, supervise junior doctors, and contribute to service development within Kingston Hospitals.
1. Paediatric Eye care
o Diagnosing congenital and developmental eye conditions (e.g., cataracts, glaucoma, amblyopia/lazy eye)
o Monitoring visual development and prescribing treatments like glasses or patching
o Managing complex neurodevelopmental or genetic eye disorders
2. Strabismus Management
o Assessing eye alignment and binocular vision
o Non-surgical treatment (glasses, prisms, occlusion therapy)
o Performing strabismus surgery to correct muscle imbalance
* 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
Development and Staff Wellbeing
We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
Benefits
* On-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital
* Wellbeing practitioners
* Regular wellbeing classes
* Dedicated staff physiotherapist
* Comprehensive occupational health services
* 24/7 employee assistance programme
* Other support and activities
At KRFT we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
This advert closes on Wednesday 13 May 2026.
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