Overview
The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, effective and modern ophthalmology service, practicing the full remit of the specialty including a major contribution to the specialist Vitreoretinal service.
They will take their equal share in providing sub-specialty Vitreoretinal emergency cover and will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence. They will have continuing responsibility for patients in his/her care and the proper functioning of the Department. The current on-call rota involves a 1:6 commitment shared with the other Vitreoretinal Consultant Ophthalmologists.
Appointments are made to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the person appointed is required to be sufficiently flexible to undertake their main clinical duties at any of the sites within the Trust and/or to change their base hospital.
The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.
Responsibilities
* Provide a comprehensive, effective and modern ophthalmology service with a major contribution to the Vitreoretinal service.
* Share equal responsibility for sub-specialty Vitreoretinal emergency cover and cover colleagues during periods of absence.
* Maintain continuing responsibility for patients in care and ensure the proper functioning of the Department.
* Participate in the current on-call rota (1:6) with other Vitreoretinal Consultant Ophthalmologists.
* Assist in the support and training of junior Ophthalmologists and in the development and training of medical students and allied professionals.
* Be sufficiently flexible to undertake main clinical duties at any site within the Trust and/or to change base hospital.
* Work in line with the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.
Qualifications
* Relevant consultant ophthalmology qualifications and credentials (as implied by appointment to the national consultant contract).
About the Trust and Location
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts and offers opportunities focused on innovation, research and high-quality care, with family-friendly working arrangements.
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