University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role. We are looking for an enthusiastic Paediatric & Strabismus locum consultant to join our dynamic team in the Eye Unit, University Hospital Southampton NHS foundation trust. Southampton Eye Unit is a tertiary referral centre for many complex paediatric and strabismic problems in Hampshire and the wider regions. We support a busy general paediatric service in the hospital including paediatric neuro-oncology, neurology & neonatal services as well as providing tertiary uveitis, genetic and oculomotility expertise. The ideal candidate will hold FRCOphth or equivalent and full GMC registration with a licence to practice. Experience in treating Paediatric Ophthalmic conditions including screening and treatment of ROP & the clinical/ surgical management of strabismus is essential. The unit is very well supported by orthoptists & optometrists, retinal imaging & electrophysiology. You will join a wider team including 3 other Paediatric Ophthalmology Consultants and allied health professionals. As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Provide paediatric and adult oculomotility ophthalmology clinics and surgery WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: Applicants who have completed a Paediatric and Strabismus fellowship and ROP screening and treatment experience