Spr Ophthalmology

This post is suitable for an experienced ophthalmologist who enjoys outpatient clinics, specifically pre
- and post-op for cataract surgery, YAG capsulotomy, AMD review and IVI services.

Applicants should be registered with the GMC, have completed foundation years of training or equivalent, and have at least three years of experience in clinical ophthalmology. Previous experience in ophthalmic surgery, intravitreal injections, and research or teaching experience are desirable. The appointee will complement the existing staff and take responsibility for the day-to-day functioning of the clinical service, working with clinical and managerial colleagues. There is no on call requirement in this post.

**Person Specification**

**Qualifications**

Essential

GMC registered
- Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
- Part 1 FRCOphth
- RCOphth Refraction Certificate
- BMedSc/BA/BSc/MSc/MD/PhD

Desirable

Part 2 FRCOphth

**Clinical Experience**

Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
- At least three years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme or equivalent experience in the Ophthalmology.
- Recent experience in ophthalmology within the NHS.
- Able to use the slit-lamp indirect ophthalmoscopy and check intraocular pressures
- Ability to interpret OCT and ultrasound images

Desirable

Ability to use Medisoft or Medisight electronic patient record system

**Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working**

Essential

Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team

Desirable

Teaching and Training experience

Experience working in cataract pre-assessment clinics

**Other Requirements**

Essential

This role is primarily based at Colchester and Chelmsford, but travel to other SpaMedica Hospitals in the region may occasionally be required.

**Disclosure and Barring Service Check**

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- GMC registered
- Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
- Part 1 FRCOphth
- RCOphth Refraction Certificate
- BMedSc/BA/BSc/MSc/MD/PhD

Desirable
- Part 2 FRCOphth

ExperienceEssential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
- At least three years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme or equivalent experience in the Ophthalmology.
- Recent experience in ophthalmology within the NHS.
- Able to use the slit-lamp indirect ophthalmoscopy and check intraocular pressures
- Ability to interpret OCT and ultrasound images

Desirable
- Ability to use Medisoft or Medisight electronic patient record system

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £750.00-£800.00 per day

Expected hours: 45 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: FRCOphth