Consultant Ophthalmologist

SIG Executive Search; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Consultant Ophthalmologist to join a dedicated team focused on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction in Bristol. The role includes performing a variety of ophthalmology procedures, engaging in patient care, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have proven experience in surgical procedures and a commitment to teamwork. This position offers competitive salary along with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Participation in innovative projects

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience and high skill level in surgical ophthalmology.
• Ability to perform procedures independently.
• Commitment to teamwork and improving clinical pathways.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of ophthalmology procedures on patients.
• Conduct preoperative and postoperative activities.
• Engage in outpatient assessments and post-operative care.
• Demonstrate skills in ophthalmology-specific procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Proven experience in ophthalmology

Excellent clinical quality record

Teamwork and clinical pathway development

Excellent interpersonal skills

Management of junior staff

Job description

Consultant Ophthalmologist

• Location: Bristol - United Kingdom
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable

We are recruiting for an organization that offers high-quality patient care, prides itself on excellent clinical outcomes, and state of the art innovation.

We are seeking a Consultant Ophthalmologist to join their dedicated team - in a role that offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a specific focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.

Day-to-Day of the Role

• Perform a range of ophthalmology procedures on patients referenced to the treatment centre, adhering to centre protocols and practices.
• Conduct preoperative and postoperative activities, including clinical support work.
• Engage in outpatient assessments prior to surgery and manage all aspects of post-operative care.
• Demonstrate high-level skills in both operative and non-operative management and assessment of ophthalmology-specific procedures such as Slit-Lamp examination, Gonioscopy, Fundoscopy, and High Volume Phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia.
• Participate in the potential development of Medical Retina/Glaucoma services.
• Collaborate closely with both surgical and non-surgical colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
• Engage in audit, research, and management of services, contributing to departmental meetings and treatment centre management in agreement with the Medical Director.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience and high skill level in ophthalmology, particularly in surgical procedures and patient management.
• Ability to perform the listed procedures independently with an excellent clinical quality record.
• Commitment to teamwork, developing clinical care pathways, and improving these pathways over time.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude towards patient care.
• Willingness to provide out of hours on-call cover on a rota basis.
• Engagement in management tasks and clinical supervision of junior medical and/or other clinical staff.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Participation in innovative projects and the potential to lead new services.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

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