# Locum Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist at Pulse

> Remote · United Kingdom · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Apulse%3A7109088003 (read 2026-11-04).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Pulse](https://alderhq.app/companies/pulse)
- Location text: London; London Office
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Remote · United Kingdom (evidence: "Location: London; London Office")
- Posted: 2025-09-08 (422 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-03 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pulse/jobs/7109088003

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: £187k–£239k per year (from the description)
- Market band for similar posted roles (London, n 1428): p25 £53k, median £62k, p75 £77k

## Description (the employer's text)

Job Title: Locum Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist

Location: London, UK

Job Type: Locum/Temp

Contract Length: 6 months

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Hourly Rate - £90.00-£ 115.00

Working Hours: Full-time / Part-time (flexible depending on availability)

### Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Locum Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist to join our dynamic ophthalmology team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to provide specialist care for children with a wide range of ocular conditions in a leading healthcare setting. The role involves outpatient clinics, surgical procedures, multidisciplinary team participation, and teaching responsibilities.

### Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality clinical care to paediatric patients with ophthalmic conditions.

Diagnose and manage conditions such as strabismus, amblyopia, congenital cataracts, nasolacrimal duct obstruction, and other paediatric ocular diseases.

Perform specialist paediatric ophthalmic surgery where appropriate.

Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings with orthoptists, optometrists, and paediatricians.

Support emergency and urgent care where necessary.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with governance standards.

Provide supervision and training to junior doctors, orthoptic staff, and trainees.

Engage in audit, clinical governance, and quality improvement projects.

Contribute to the ongoing development of paediatric ophthalmology services.

### Essential Criteria

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.

Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Ophthalmology (or eligible within 6 months).

Extensive experience in Paediatric Ophthalmology at Consultant or equivalent level.

Fellowship training or substantial experience in paediatric ophthalmology.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Up-to-date with safeguarding and child protection protocols.

### Desirable Criteria

FRCOphth or equivalent specialist qualification.

Experience working in the NHS or similar healthcare systems.

Experience in teaching or research in paediatric ophthalmology.

Previous locum or consultant-level roles in a tertiary or secondary care setting.

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