Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a full-time Consultant Ophthalmologist (Medical Retina) to deliver high-quality retinal care. The job plan comprises 8.5 programmed activities for direct clinical care (including associated administrative duties) and 1.5 sessions of supporting professional activity.
The Medical Retina service undertakes more than 11,000 outpatient appointments each year, comprising around 2,000 new patients and 9,000 follow-ups, including approximately 4,000 retinal injections. In addition, a further 3,500 patients are managed through asynchronous review clinics, supporting timely and efficient care delivery.
Main duties of the job
Consultant Ophthalmologist Specialising in Medical Retina
The post-holder will have substantial expertise in the management of medical retinal conditioons, including the assessment of naevi and other pre-cancerous lesions. In addition to this subspecialty expertise, they will possess broad experience in general ophthalmology outpatient care and contribute across the full patient pathway, including through a programmed Eye Casualty session.
The post-holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their charge and for the effective functioning of the service, with appropriate delegation and supervision of staff. They will manage day-to-day operations of relevant clinics, ensuring inpatient and outpatient services are covered during planned absences, and provide advice to colleagues in other subspecialties when shared care is required.
Working for our organisation
We’re an organisation that is getting better and betterand ourimprovements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential criteria
1. MBBS / MRCS / FRCS or equivalent medical qualification.
2. In depth knowledge and experience in managing Glaucoma and Emergency patients.
3. Good leadership and organisational, communication, professional and personal skills
Desirable criteria
4. Higher Degree (MD/PhD)
5. Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
6. Experience of audit and management
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
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