Consultant Ophthalmologist (SI in Paeds & Strabismus)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. This role involves working in a dynamic environment, providing exceptional care to patients across multiple sites in Devon.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave, rising to 33 days

Access to occupational health services

Cycle to work scheme

NHS Pension scheme

Staff discounts on shopping and leisure

Qualifications

• Expertise in comprehensive paediatric ophthalmology required.
• Additional subspecialist interest in complex strabismus preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive team at the West of England Eye Unit.
• Work Monday to Friday, including evenings/weekends as part of on-call rota.
• Travel to peripheral sites as needed.

Skills

Paediatric Ophthalmology

Strabismus

Cataract Management

ROP Screening

Job description

Job summary
The Ophthalmology Department at the Royal Devon is proud to be a centre of innovation and ambition, continuously advancing care and outcomes in the field of ophthalmology.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and dedicated Consultant Ophthalmologist with a subspecialty interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus to join our experienced and supportive team. This role will be primarily based at the West of England Eye Unit, Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford), however will involve travel to peripheral sites, including Axminster, Heavitree and North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple.

The successful candidate will bring expertise in comprehensive paediatric ophthalmology, including paediatric cataract management and ROP screening. Additional subspecialist interest in complex strabismus or

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job description
Job responsibilities

This post is initially for a fixed term period of 12 months.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (including evenings/ weekend as part of the on call rota)

Start Date: Summer 2025

Interview Date: TBC

For further information please contact: Sam Flynn, (Senior Operations Manager), [e-mail] or Mr James Benzimra, (Consultant Ophthalmologist), [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Employer details
Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

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