Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist

1 day ago


united kingdom NHS Full time
Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist - Glaucoma with Cataract

Job Title: Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist - Glaucoma with Cataract

Perm/Fixed Term: 12 months (Monday to Friday - No On Calls)

Closing Date: 8th December 2024

Interview Date: 16th December 2024

The service is looking to recruit consultants who have an interest in Glaucoma with Cataract. Applicants will be encouraged to develop their subspecialty expertise and to support the development of a leading ophthalmic consultant team.

The ophthalmology department offers general ophthalmic care, a high-volume cataract service, medical retina service, glaucoma service, ROP screening and paediatric outpatients. The Clinics are well supported by a team of experienced nurses, optometrists, orthoptists, clinic technicians and dedicated administrators.

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **

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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

Main duties of the job

The Ophthalmology department is well established at George Eliot Hospital though has until recently been delivered via an insourced company. This is two of three new posts to be recruited to for the new George Eliot ophthalmology service and will further enhance and expand our localised services. We are a busy and expanding department well supported by the 'orthoptic' and 'optometric' services. The department is fully equipped with fluorescein angiography facilities, B-scan, OCT, Humphrey's visual fields and lasers such as YAG and SLT. This is provided in the dedicated 'ophthalmology outpatients department' on site.

The appointee will be expected to take his/her share of the consultant clinical responsibilities within the department, develop the Glaucoma and Cataract service, and provide cover for colleagues during leave and other authorized absences. Medical members of staff are expected to contribute to the general management of the hospital and to develop valued links with the community.

Job responsibilities

The appointee will be expected to:

  • Take his/her share of the consultant clinical responsibilities within the department, develop the Glaucoma and Cataract service.
  • Provide cover for colleagues during leave and other authorized absences.
  • Contribute to the general management of the hospital.
Person Specification Qualifications and Professional Training
  • Full GMC Registration
  • FRCOphth or Equivalent
  • Success in Intercollegiate Speciality Examination or Overseas Equivalent
  • Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months)
Experience and Knowledge
  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in relevant specialty
  • Ability to offer expert clinical opinion and proficiency in cataract surgery.
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients with Eye conditions
  • Expertise in cross sectional imaging where specified
  • Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice
  • Understanding of the Clinical Governance process
  • Subspecialist in Glaucoma
  • Experience of service development
  • Cataract Fellowship
Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Good interpersonal Skills
  • Enquiring, critical approach to work
  • Ability to lead, communicate, liaise and negotiate with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
  • Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines
  • Ability to manage and lead clinical team
  • Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels
  • Awareness of health service reforms and issues across all healthcare economy
Teaching and Education
  • Experienced in demonstrating clinical procedures/techniques to other healthcare professionals
  • Commitment to continuing medical education
  • Ability to organize and participate in and evidence of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students
  • Appraisal and assessment training skills
Audit / Research and Publications
  • Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
  • Knowledge of clinical governance issues
  • Interest and awareness of research methodology
  • Ability to demonstrate recent evidence of relevant and continued research
  • Published research in peer-reviewed journals
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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