Paediatric Ophthalmology Consultant

Job Summary Substantive Paediatric Ophthalmology Consultant Love Life, Love Bristol and Weston. The Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH) at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Foundation Trust (UHBW) is looking to grow its talented team in Paediatric Ophthalmology to drive an ambitious future vision of care across Bristol and Weston. Applications are warmly welcomed for this full‑time, substantive post in the department of Paediatric Ophthalmology, commencing as soon as possible in 2026. The post is designed to provide sub‑specialist and general paediatric ophthalmology care for children in the Bristol region (500K population) and sub‑specialised care for children referred in from the surrounding Southwest region (1.5 million population) including patients cared for in the adjacent Bristol Royal Children's Hospital – a regional referral hub for Paediatric Neurosciences, Genetics and other specialities. Ideally candidates will have a paediatric subspecialty interest to complement the existing interests in the department. The postholder will contribute to the ROP service by providing screening and potentially treatment, for which training can be given if needed. The postholder could join the Consultants on‑call rota if wanted but it is not compulsory or expected for this post. Main duties of the job The BEH is a highly regarded Regional Centre for Ophthalmology which sits within the Division of Surgery at UHBW (recently rated Outstanding by the CQC) and has close links to the University of Bristol, with 3 academic consultant ophthalmologists. BEH provides a local and tertiary referral paediatric ophthalmology service with close links to the regional Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and the two Level 3 neonatal units (St Michaels Hospital and Southmead hospital). The paediatric and strabismus departments are supported by specialist orthoptists, optometrists and nurses and imagers. A video describing working in BEH is available at https://youtu.be/he7-XrxIopo and another describing the outreach Special Schools service at https://vimeo.com/uhbwmi/download/949114658/4f9c7a2320. Person Specification Qualifications & Training (Essential) Fully registered with GMC Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent, OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register to start Consultant appointment Qualifications & Training (Desirable) Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent Experience (Essential) Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Paediatric Ophthalmology including ROP screening Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision Experience (Desirable) ROP treatment experience Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy Clinical Knowledge and Skills (Essential) Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty Clinical Knowledge and Skills (Desirable) Broad range of IT skills Clinical Governance and Audit (Essential) Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation Positive approach to evidence based practice Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation Research (Essential) Knowledge of the principles involved in research Evidence of involvement in research Evidence of peer review research papers Research (Desirable) Ability to increase the academic profile of the department Teaching and Training (Essential) Experience of teaching medical students. Experience of supervising trainees. Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team Teaching and Training (Desirable) Formal teaching qualification Management & Leadership (Essential) Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant Ability to practise independently as a consultant Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks Management & Leadership (Desirable) Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures Management experience Interpersonal, communication and team working skills (Essential) Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues. Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi‑professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions Ability to be a flexible team member Behaviours and Values (Essential) Demonstrates the 4 Trust values Personal Abilities and Aptitudes (Essential) Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances Awareness of personal limitations Meets professional health requirements Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role Personal Abilities and Aptitudes (Desirable) Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels Contact Information Interview date: 2 March 2026 For further details or informal visits please contact: Cathy Williams – cathy.williams@bristol.ac.uk Amanda Churchill – amanda.churchill@uhbw.nhs.uk Sajeevika Amarakoon – sajeevika.amarakoon@uhbw.nhs.uk Department secretary – Gail Winstone – Gail.winstone@uhbw.nhs.uk Application Details Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details of the post. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Employer Details University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Bristol Eye Hospital Bristol BS2 8BJ Employer website: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr