Ophthalmology Consultant

Consultant in Ophthalmology with a Special Interest in Glaucoma

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT is seeking a highly skilled Ophthalmology Consultant to join our dedicated team with a special interest in Glaucoma. The ideal candidate will have broad general Ophthalmology experience and a proven track record of cataract surgery.

The successful candidate will be a valued member of the team, bringing their expertise and skills to a busy Ophthalmology department. The service is provided across 3 sites, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Montagu Hospital in Mexborough, and Bassetlaw Hospital.

Main duties of the job

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in medical and surgical Ophthalmology
• Provision of outpatient services in sub-specialty and general ophthalmology clinics
• Sharing ophthalmology advice to medical and surgical inpatients with colleagues
• Collaboration with colleagues to improve and advance the service
• Teaching and training of trainees, junior medical staff, nursing staff, primary care colleagues, and medical students
• Ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD)

Person Specification

• FRCOphth or equivalent qualification
• Eligibility to be on the GMC specialist register
• Completion of a 12-month RCOphth recognised clinical fellowship, ASTO, or equivalent, within the area of sub-specialty interest
• Continued holding of a Licence to Practise

Experience and Achievements

• Demonstrated high-level clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Ophthalmology
• Ability to operate as an independent cataract surgeon and supervise trainees
• Expert clinical opinions on a range of problems within Ophthalmology
• Understanding current issues within Ophthalmology and the future direction of the specialty
• Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
• Attendance at a recognised management course
• Ability to work with and lead others across professions
• Wide-based experience in Ophthalmology

Teaching and Training

• Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff
• Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods resulting in publications
• Training in clinical and educational supervision
• Attendance at a teaching course
• Formal qualification in teaching/education

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

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