UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology (General Ophthalmology)
Applications are invited for the permanent post of Specialty Doctor in the department of Ophthalmology with a special interest in General Ophthalmology, Cataracts and Non-Surgical Glaucoma for High volume low complexity working.
THIS ROLE WILL INCLUDE A MINIMUM A 1 CATARACT THEATRE LIST
This is permanent replacement post which will enhance the current establishment of NHS and academic staff of the Department of Ophthalmology.
The successful appointee will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and clinical audit. They will be required to undertake management duties and work in a multidisciplinary team. The appointee will have a principle interest in Gen Ophthalmology and Glaucoma and Cataracts, they will be expected to contribute to the General Ophthalmology and emergency service on the Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) site and associated community hospitals.
Please note, the job description contains an illustrative job plan, and the final timetable will be discussed and agreed upon on appointment. This is a Service provisional role and while we support development we do have a cohort of patients to deliver.
The appointee will join an active and enthusiastic team of 28 Ophthalmologists, 7x Specialty Doctors both generalist and sub-specialist Ophthalmology services are provided within the UHL.
1x Emergency Eye Casualty session a week is mandatory for all posts within Ophthalmology. This post does include 1x Saturday operating session per month.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We Have Four Primary Goals
* high-quality care for all,
* being a great place to work,
* partnerships for impact, and
* research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
* we are compassionate,
* we are proud,
* we are inclusive, and
* we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Daxa Champaneri Job title: Medical Secretary Email address: Daxa.Champeneri@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Mr Banerjee - Vr Consultant and Head of Service
Somnath.Banerjee@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Zack Sentance - Gen manager
Zack.sentance@uhl-tr.nhs.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr