Consultant Ophthalmology - Specialist Interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university teaching hospital in England is inviting applications for a Consultant Ophthalmology position with a specialist interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team responsible for managing a range of conditions and lead teaching initiatives for students. The role includes participation in audits and development of nursing roles, ensuring high-quality care in a well-equipped outpatient unit. Located close to London, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing hospital network.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus cases.
• Participation in audits and development of extended nursing roles.
• Ability to manage a range of urgent eye conditions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise middle grade doctors in casualty.
• Manage urgent eye casualty patients.
• Participate in teaching under and postgraduate students.

Skills

Management of Paediatric ophthalmology

Strabismus expertise

Audit participation

General ophthalmology

Education

Consultant level with specialization in Ophthalmology

Teaching experience

Tools

Ultrasound A & B scans

IOL Master 700

Topcon Triton OCTAs

Zeiss OCTA’s

Optomap Silverstone

Job description

Additional Programmed Activities: (The requirement for you to undertake additional Programmed Activities will be reviewed annually)

Applications are invited to apply for a Consultant Ophthalmology - Specialist Interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful candidate will become part of a team of 6 other Consultant Ophthalmologists, 5 middle grade/training doctors and an exceptional team of allied health professionals. The applicant will be required to be experienced in the management of Paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, retinopathy of prematurity ward rounds, general and acute ophthalmic conditions. He/she will be expected to actively participate in audit projects and contribute to the Paediatric Ophthalmology Service including the development of nursing and allied health professionals in extended roles.

The eye department serves Milton Keynes and the immediate surrounding areas consisting of a modern outpatient and day case surgery unit. This happy and self-contained unit is situated within the hospital campus with easy access, onsite parking and nearby railway links. Fast Trains from Milton Keynes central to London Euston are regular, with a journey time of under 40 minutes.

The out-patient eye department is a self-contained spacious unit with 7 Consulting rooms beside 4 orthoptic and 3 optometry rooms. The department also benefits from a dedicated Intravitreal injection room, 2 additional treatment rooms and laser room equipped with YAG, SLT and Argon lasers with indirect delivery. Equipment includes ultrasound A & B scans, IOL Master 700, Topography, 2 x Topcon Triton OCTAs, Zeiss OCTA’s and Optomap Silverstone widefield fundus/OCT camera. There are 5 part-time Optometrists with contact lens and a Low Visual Aid Service working together with our eye clinic liaison officer (ECLO). Three full-time and three part-time Orthoptists support the department as well as the Community Orthoptic Screening Service. Allied Health professionals are utilised in our eye clinic, there are optometry shared care clinics in Glaucoma, Nurse/Orthoptic led injection clinics and Orthoptic biometrists. Ophthalmic technicians perform vision testing, visual field and OCT imaging. The Ophthalmic Co-ordinations Hub is situated within the department itself.

There is an active teaching programme for junior staff in Ophthalmology. Continuous medical education at all levels is encouraged and monthly departmental audit. As a department we are keen to develop our doctors encouraging their own professional development and goals.

As is appropriate for a unit of this size, all Consultants are General Ophthalmologists who are able to manage any ophthalmic problem that may arise, although each surgeon has a particular special interest. Current Consultant interests are Glaucoma, Medical Retina, Vitreo-retinal, Strabismus/Paediatric Ophthalmology and Oculo-plastics. It is expected that post holder would not only contribute to the running of both Paediatric Ophthalmology and General Ophthalmology clinics, but also supervise middle grade doctors in casualty and when appropriate see urgent eye casualty patients. Triage of referrals into ophthalmology and are also essential requirements of the job plan.

The successful applicant will be expected to participate in teaching both under and postgraduate students associated with the University of Buckingham and will also be expected to support colleagues doing these activities as part of his or her arranged job plan.

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital. This allows us to attract, train and retain the best doctors and was an important step towards establishing the Trust as a first-class centre of teaching excellence. The first students arrived on wards in 2015 creating exciting opportunities for all staff in the fields of clinical research and education. As such, a teaching and research background would therefore be highly advantageous when applying for this position.

We believe the continued growth of the hospital will allow us to expand and improve our services to offer the very best care to the people of Milton Keynes, and beyond.

Located just 50 miles north of London, Milton Keynes has excellent access to the capital whilst being centrally located for Oxford and Cambridge and having ease of access to the north. Lying in attractive countryside, Milton Keynes offers first class facilities for sport, theatre, music, shopping and dining.

Potential applicants are encouraged to visit the department.

For more information, please contact Julian Robins, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Lead and/or Bina Parmar Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist

To apply, please click the Apply button.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 18.01.2026

We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Unfortunately, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Milton Keynes is committed to safeguard expect promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.