Consultant Ophthalmologist with interest in Medical Retina (DPoW)

Humber Health Partnership; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare partnership is seeking a dedicated General Ophthalmologist for a full-time, permanent role. The successful candidate will assume a direct clinical role, provide theatre cover, and participate in the consultant on-call rota while working alongside a team of experienced consultants. This position promises the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care in a thriving healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced General Ophthalmologist with special interest in Medical retinal diseases/Uveitis.
• Experience in supervising trainee staff.
• Ability to provide theatre cover and participate in on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide theatre cover as specified.
• Deliver ophthalmic services according to the agreed timetable and job plan.
• Supervise trainee staff within the trust.

Skills

Ophthalmic skills

Clinical leadership

Supervisory skills

Education

Medical degree

Specialization in Ophthalmology

Job description

The successful candidate will assume a direct clinical role within the department, sharing all facilities equally with the existing consultants. This is a full-time permanent post (11 PAs) for a General Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Medical retinal diseases / Uveitis. The appointee will join 32 Consultant Ophthalmologists already in place. The role involves working 11 PAs per week, including an 8 DCC and 2 SPA split (flexible working may be considered), with additional activities to be discussed. The successful applicant is expected to participate actively in the consultant on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide theatre cover as specified.
2. Deliver ophthalmic services according to the agreed timetable and job plan.
3. Provide trust-wide 1 in 10 on-call cover.
4. Supervise trainee staff within the trust.

Working for your organisation

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest NHS acute and community partnerships, serving over one million patients annually with a budget exceeding £1.3 billion.

It comprises two trusts: Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH). Our partnership is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services to the 1.65 million people we serve.

We employ nearly 20,000 staff across five main hospital sites: Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital, Goole and District Hospital (NLAG), and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital (HUTH).

As teaching hospitals affiliated with the Hull York Medical School, we lead and contribute to research across various fields including biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery, and oncology.

We aim to develop a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled, and caring workforce to deliver excellent patient care and foster a bright future for our employees, partnership, and community.

Additional information

Please see the attached Job Description & Personal Specification for more details.

Contact for further information or informal visits

Name: Mr. Satish Kotta

Job title: Consultant Ophthalmologist & Clinical Lead

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]