Senior Ophthalmology Consultant

3 weeks ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are pleased to announce a remarkable opportunity at The Great Western Hospitals (GWH) NHS Foundation Trust for a Senior Ophthalmology Consultant.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in enhancing our glaucoma and cataract services, ensuring that we uphold our commitment to delivering efficient, safe, and high-quality patient care.

This position is full-time (10 Programmed Activities) and requires participation in the Consultant on-call rota, collaborating with fellow Consultant Ophthalmologists.

At GWH, our mission is to provide exceptional, personalized care to the communities we serve, focusing on swift treatment to facilitate faster recovery through a comprehensive range of outpatient clinics, day case procedures, and inpatient surgeries across the entire Ophthalmology spectrum.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Conducting teaching, examinations, and accreditation duties.
  • Contributing to both undergraduate and postgraduate medical education initiatives.
  • Providing cover for colleagues during their leave, as per Trust policy.
  • Engaging in clinical audits and ongoing medical education.
  • Participating in an out-of-hours consultant rota, as detailed in the job plan.

Service Commitment: We prioritize our patients' needs.

Ambition: We strive to deliver the highest quality of service.

All staff members are accountable through their Lead Clinician to the Associate Medical Director, who oversees the services within the Division.

As a senior member of the Division Management Team, you will support the Clinical Lead in developing policies and strategies.

Contributions to the leadership and advancement of services will be made under the guidance of the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director, aligning with the Trust's business objectives.

Compliance with the Trust's Clinical Governance and Risk framework is essential, including the formulation of clinical policies and adherence to established protocols.

Involvement in incident investigations and report writing, as well as participation in clinical risk management, is expected.

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, necessitating a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to verify any prior criminal convictions.

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


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