Consultant Ophthalmologist

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a ground breaking,innovative healthcare team to develop and grow services of the highest quality. At Independent Health Group (IHG) we absolutely put patients first and take pride in ensuring we are delivering high quality care with the patients experience being at the heart of this. Our staff are proud to work for us and proud of the care we deliver. We were delighted to achieve an overall rating of OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission in 2022.

The Covid-19pandemic has put the NHS under unprecedented pressure and we have a role in supportingthe NHS to relieve that burden. To thisend, we are expanding our ophthalmology service in Wiltshire and looking for experiencedsurgeons to support the growth and development of this service.

Main duties of the job

We are searching for an ophthalmologist to work with us in Westbury, Wiltshire, undertaking clinics and cataract surgery on Mondays for two to eight sessions per month on Mondays, depending on your availability and patient numbers. This role will be offered on a Practicing Privileges basis.

About us

Independent Health Group was set up in 2004 withthe aim of offering patients the choice of being treated out of hospital,closer to home. We wanted to create anew health care organisation in which like-minded health care professionalscould deliver truly patient centred care. Our aim is to be the leading provider ofcommunity-based diagnostic and treatment services across England.

Weare a small friendly team, where you will be working in a different environmentto that of an acute hospital setting. Weoffer our staff an innovative, alternative way to delivering health care, and havea very patient-centred approach. Weconsistently receive favourable feedback from our patients, who value both theshort wait-times and being seen and treated by the same clinician at each visit.Our staff are proud to work for us and proudof the care we deliver.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like an informal discussion about the post, please don't hesitate to contact Maryam Cawte, Acting Head of Clinical Services - M or Bruce Braithwaite, Medical Director -

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Responsibilities:

Clinical

Ensure a highstandard of clinical care in cataract surgery. Drive best practice in patient care,efficiency and clinical outcomes ensuring clinical policies and operatingpractices are updated in response to developments in clinical practice orservice changes Be responsible for the patients welfare andcomfort. Ensure the patient understands their optionson course of treatment and is provided with relevant information to allow informedchoice. Explain procedures to the patient beforetreatment commences. Monitor and audit quality clinical practice,including the delivery of random audit and direct observation of peers. Look for opportunities for innovation andservice improvements to improve patient care and standards of patient safety Foster a learning environment where all staffevaluate the quality of patient care, feel able to raise concerns, and where learningis shared. Maintain timely and accurate records.

Governance and Risk Management

Ensure ophthalmology services meet thehighest standards of clinical excellence, and that risks are identified andappropriately managed. Report and address any complaints, adverseevents or other issues and ensure any learning is shared across theorganisation. Develop and maintain safe systems of work.

Leadership

Role modelbehaviours to support IHGs vision and values Champion patient safety and clinical excellence Help create an environment in which highquality cost-effective services are delivered, where innovation and continuousimprovement are the norm and in which each member of staff is recognised andvalued. Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

A team player Able to work on own initiative with limited supervision Suited to working in a community setting Committed to the highest standards of patient care

Experience

Essential

Relevant experience as a consultant, associate specialist or staff grade Experience in general Ophthalmology Experience in cataract surgery

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice FRCOphth / MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification. On or eligible to join GMC Specialist Register CCT in Ophthalmology (or equivalent training) Evidence of continued professional development

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Able to lead and co-ordinate a multidisciplinary clinical team Excellent interpersonal and communications skills High standard of written and spoken English.

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