Ophthalmic Consultant

Overview

The candidate is expected to carry out independent outpatient clinics based on appropriate skills and experience. Clinics will likely include acute referral clinic (ARC), medical retina clinics, and some virtual review if appropriate for service needs. The candidate is expected to support the second on-call rota, as part of the fair and consistent distribution of duties between staff. The number of elective sessions will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Working for our organisation. Ophthalmology is a large department with an outpatient area, two operating theatres, a glaucoma assessment suite, fully equipped imaging suite, busy optometry and orthoptic departments, and a ward. The team is made up of Consultants, Associate Specialists / Specialists, Trainee Doctors, Nurses, Technicians, Optometrists, Orthoptists, and Admin staff. The successful candidate would be joining a highly respected Eye Unit and a caring, passionate team.

• Carry out independent outpatient clinics based on appropriate skills and experience. Clinics will likely include ARC, medical retina clinics, and some virtual review where appropriate for service needs.
• The number of clinics/ elective sessions will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
• Run multiple clinics at the same time in the Ophthalmology Unit with an MDT approach from Nurses, Doctors, ANPs, Optometrists, Technicians and Orthoptists.
• Use Open Eyes (Electronic Patient Record) to store, report and record all activity.
• Provide clinical supervision of junior medical staff / trainees (ST1 to
  8) as a shared responsibility with other senior medical colleagues.
• Participate in cover on a shared basis with colleagues when unforeseen short-notice absences occur.
• Occasionally cover for absent colleagues and undertake additional duties in emergencies to ensure the safe running of the Department.
• Complete administrative work to a high standard and in a timely fashion.
• Inpatients:
  All ophthalmic elective procedures are day cases; occasional inpatient management may be needed for emergencies or patients requiring overnight stay.
• On-Call Rota:
  Support the second on-call rota as part of the fair and consistent distribution of duties.
• Elective:
  Provide support to Trainees for dedicated surgical lists; have overall accountability for patients operated on; participate in pre- and post-operative management; participate in any national data collection requirements for surgical procedures performed.
• Audit:
  Attend quarterly meetings and contribute to audits and presentations; support governance and quality improvement activities on the unit.

The unit uses Open Eyes (Electronic Patient Record) to store, report and record all activity. The appointee is expected to participate in governance, quality improvement, and data collection as required.

The Trust’s vision is to be recognised as an excellent provider of health and care services and a great place to work. We are an inclusive employer who trains and develops our staff in a positive learning environment. We welcome diversity and offer a wide range of staff benefits. Vacancy closing may occur early when applications are sufficient.