Ophthalmology Specialist

Opportunity

Are you a senior doctor seeking a new challenge and wishing to work for an employer that can support your development? We are looking for a Consultant in Ophthalmology to join our team.

As a Consultant in Ophthalmology, you will work on a permanent contract within a clinically led service that incorporates a range of disciplines across 4 acute hospital sites and covers numerous community, specialist, and primary care facilities across a wide geography.

Key Responsibilities:

* Maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of patients with a wide variety of ophthalmic conditions
* Share responsibility for the day-to-day management of ophthalmology patients
* Teach and train junior staff, medical students, postgraduates, and other healthcare personnel
* Participate in departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit
* Ensure active participation in continuing medical education/professional and service development (CME/CPD)

What's on offer for you?

* Salary scale between £93,666 and £126,281
* Full comprehensive relocation package on offer
* Generously funded study leave is available
* Cycle to work scheme
* Blue light discounts

About the Trust:

* Rated 'good' by a recent CQC inspection
* High-performing NHS trust within the Yorkshire area
* Provides a full range of district hospital services to the local community and surrounding area, including accident and emergency services, outpatient clinics, inpatient services, and maternity and children's services
* Provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in the local area

Essential criteria:

* Current GMC full registration & licence to practice, FRCOphth & entry on GMC specialist register for Ophthalmology or within 12 months of CCT date or expected portfolio pathway approval (evidence of CESR submission will be required at time of CV submission)
* Commitment to 1 in 14 non-resident on call (optional)
* Evidence of subspecialist clinical experience and skills in emergency eye care
* Any specialist interests can be considered

Desirable Criteria:

* Ability to supervise postgraduate research
* Post CCT Fellowship in Emergency Eye Care
* Experience of supervising SpRs/specialist trainees
* Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
* Experience in running and delivering clinical trials

If you are interested in this opportunity, please get in touch with a copy of your CV or simply email stuart@headmedical.