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Consultant in Ophthalmology - interest in cornea & external eye disease, Northampton
Client: Triple West Medical
Location: Northampton, United Kingdom
Job Category: Consulting
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 8d152d683f48
Job Views: 5
Posted: 18.04.2025
Expiry Date: 02.06.2025
Job Description:
We have been assigned by one of the UK's more prestigious NHS Trusts to help them recruit a Consultant in Ophthalmology - interest in cornea & external eye disease on either a Substantive or an NHS Fixed Term basis for 12 months to join their successful Ophthalmology department.
Our client currently is one of the biggest trusts in the UK, with a regional Head and Neck Cancer centre. The post will be one of nine ophthalmic consultants, each with their own specialist fields, all of whom are also involved in the provision of a general ophthalmic service to the south within the area as well as some of the nearby areas. With over 200 consultants, a similar number of trainees and approximately 60 medical undergraduates throughout the year, they provide comprehensive care and extensive training opportunities.
The successful appointee will be asked to undertake various duties within the department, which include:
1. Provide a comprehensive Ophthalmic service.
2. Develop and help run the cornea and external eye disease service.
3. Be a capable general ophthalmologist able to undertake general service provision.
4. Proficiency in cataract surgery is essential.
5. Participate in the consultant on-call rota for emergency duties.
6. Have continuing responsibility for the patients in care and for the proper functioning of the department.
7. Carry out teaching duties as required and take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education programme.
8. Contribute to the teaching and training of nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
9. Attend and participate in departmental educational meetings.
Our client offers the best of both worlds, with attractions of big cities, attractive market towns, and villages, all within easy travelling distance and excellent transport links to big cities such as Birmingham & London along with 2 highly touted international airports.
Additional Information:
* Will consider full time or part time.
* 10 P.A's.
* Prestigious NHS Trust.
* A well supported & friendly team.
* Must have GMC Registration.
If you are a Consultant in Ophthalmology - interest in cornea & external eye disease and this vacancy interests you, please submit your CV online to be considered. If you know of someone who may be suitable, please let me know as soon as possible. Alternatively, do not hesitate to ask if you require any further information.
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