Consultant Ophthalmologist

Job Description:

HCL International is currently recruiting for a Consultant Ophthalmologist to be based in a newly established NHS Treatment Centre providing healthcare to both NHS and private patients. The position is based in the Bristol/Gloucestershire area

The post will include a commitment to provide out of hours on call cover on a rota to be determined with surgical colleagues and prospective cover for the absences of colleagues, although first line cover will be provided by the RMO and little senior call in is anticipated. Opportunities may arise for further clinical work in addition to the basic contract.

The postholders will be required to perform a range of ophthalmology procedures, on patients referred to the Treatment Centre, working in accordance with Treatment Centre protocols and working practices.

Applicants will be required to demonstrate a high level of operative skill in the following areas:

Phakeomulsification
Oculoplastic low complex
Surgical retina low complex
Surgical retina intermediate

Duties will include preoperative, intra operative and postoperative activities as well as time allocated for clinical supporting work.

Applicants will be required to have completed a substantial number of procedures identified above independently. Applicants will be expected to have an excellent clinical quality record and be able to demonstrate the ability to perform efficiently in theatre.

Applicants will also need to demonstrate commitment to excellent teamwork with clinical colleagues, willingness to utilise and develop clinical care pathways in the overall management of patients and assist in improving these pathways over time, and a very positive attitude to dealing with patients.

The post holder will be required to build on close relations with orthopaedic and other surgical colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team. He/She will also be required to participate in audit, research and management of the service.

It is anticipated that the post holder will engage in specific management tasks and contribute to monthly departmental meetings and Treatment Centre in agreement with the Medical Director.

Clinical Duties

The surgeon will participate in the outpatient evaluation of patients prior to surgery, and in all aspects of the operative care of the patients. It is anticipated that the surgeon will spend at least three days in the operating theatre and two days a week in the outpatient evaluation and management of patients referred to the Centre. S/he will work closely with clinical colleagues, both specialists and RMO's, in order to enhance the level of patient care at the Centre.

Applicants need to hold full and specialist registration with the GMC to be eligible for this post.

Apply online
Click on the link below or call 0044 207 861 8950

Location: UK » UK

Please refer to medrek.co.uk in your application