Paediatric Ophthalmology Consultant

4 weeks ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Head Medical Full time

Opportunity:

  • As a Consultant in Paediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus, you will be responsible for delivering secondary care ophthalmology services, including paediatric urgent care, strabismus services for children and adults, adult cataracts, and retinopathy of prematurity screening and treatments.
  • This is a new post to support the growth of the department.
  • The Paediatric Ophthalmology service is set up as multidisciplinary clinics with Ophthalmologists, Orthoptists, and Optometrists.
  • The Adult strabismus service includes allocated Advanced Orthoptists who are involved in clinics and are available on surgical days to adjust sutures as required.
  • Full-time Consultants are contracted to 10 Programmed Activities (PAs). The offered job plan comprises of 8.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC), including 1 PA of Patient-related Admin + 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA).
  • 5% On Call, Substantive.

Department:

  • The Royal Eye Infirmary (REI) is the main ophthalmic centre for the district. The REI forms part of this University NHS Trust, with a catchment population for secondary work of approximately half a million.
  • The REI provides Tertiary Services to the population of Devon and Cornwall in Paediatric Ophthalmology, Oculoplastic, Cornea, and Vitreoretinal Surgery.
  • The new purpose-built REI is a very spacious ophthalmology centre comprising 3 operating theatres, an urgent care department, an outpatient department, and an optical dispensary.
  • The REI has a whole wing exclusively dedicated to Paediatric Ophthalmology, with its own imaging equipment in addition to orthoptic and optometry rooms.
  • State-of-the-art facilities, boasting 3 large modern fully equipped operating theatre rooms with ceiling-mounted microscopes and surgical equipment.
  • The department is well-equipped, including various advanced diagnostic and surgical tools.

What's on offer for you?

  • Salary scale between £99,532- £131,964.
  • Full comprehensive relocation package on offer.
  • Reasonable house prices and schools that are rated highly.
  • Generously funded study leave is available.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Blue light discounts.
  • Employee assistance programme.

About the Area:

  • The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, and has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds.
  • Live in close contact with Nature, with easy access to stunning beaches, Dartmoor's open spaces, and beautiful Cornwall.
  • The National Marine Aquarium is the UK's largest aquarium.
  • There is a myriad of independent locations with cosy food and intimate concerts.
  • Bristol airport is a comfortable 2-hour drive on the M5, Exeter airport is only 1 hour's drive and London is just 3h10min away by direct train.

Essential Criteria:

  • The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Sub-specialty training (fellowship level or equivalent) in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus.
  • Full GMC registration.
  • FRCOphth, MRCOphth or equivalent.
  • Entry on GMC specialist register.

Desirable Criteria:

  • Evidence of experience and ability in teaching.
  • Supervision of projects.
  • Sub-specialty interest within paediatric ophthalmology to complement existing Consultants.


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