Consultant Ophthalmologist Glaucoma

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in Glaucoma. The post leads the glaucoma service, contributes to teaching and research, and supports service development and waiting list recovery.

Senior subspecialty fellowship in glaucoma and experience with complex cases are essential; independent clinical and surgical capability is desirable.

Qualifications

• Senior subspecialty fellowship in glaucoma is required.
• Experience managing the full spectrum of complex glaucoma conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret glaucoma diagnostics (OCT, visual fields, optic nerve imaging, anterior segment imaging).
• Surgical competence is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a first-class glaucoma service.
• Provide effective leadership within the specialty.
• Support and develop teaching and research activities.
• Work in line with Trust procedures and policies.
• Deliver clinical practice aligned with service plans.

Skills

Glaucoma expertise

Leadership

Teaching & research

Education

Senior subspecialty fellowship in glaucoma

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in Glaucoma to join the Ophthalmology Department at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn.

This substantive post offers the opportunity to play a key role in the development of the Trust's glaucoma service while delivering high-quality care for patients with glaucoma and other ophthalmic conditions, contributing to service development, innovation and waiting list recovery.

The department is based within the dedicated West Norfolk Eye Centre and benefits from modern diagnostic and surgical facilities, including dedicated ophthalmic theatres, advanced retinal imaging and an exciting programme of digital transformation through the implementation of a dedicated ophthalmology Electronic Patient Record system.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the provision of a first-class clinical glaucoma service
• Providing effective leadership within the specialty
• Supporting and developing teaching and research activities
• Working in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies
• Delivering clinical practice aligned with contractual requirements and the Trust's service plans

The post holder will be required to have completed senior subspecialty fellowship training in glaucoma, providing the knowledge, clinical expertise and surgical skill necessary to practise independently within the glaucoma service. They must have experience managing the full spectrum of complex glaucoma conditions.

The post holder should demonstrate expertise in interpreting glaucoma diagnostics--including OCT, visual fields, optic nerve imaging and anterior segment imaging--and have the ability to formulate and deliver safe, evidence-based management plans. Surgical competence is desirable but not essential.

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mohammad Rahman Job title: Clinical Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01553 613613