Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist - Interest in GlaucomaNHS Medical & Dental : Locum Consultant

University Hospitals Dorset; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A major acute hospital in the UK seeks a consultant in ophthalmology, focusing on glaucoma services. The role requires participation in clinical audit and governance, with a strong emphasis on teaching and patient care. Applicants must have GMC registration and relevant clinical experience, working within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Enjoy the coastal living experience, surrounded by stunning beaches and the natural beauty of Dorset.

Qualifications

• Applicants must already be on the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of the interview date have a certificate of completion of specialist training.
• Evidence of clinical competency to carry out role.
• Evidence of clinical audits and understanding the role of audit in improving medical practice.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to glaucoma and cataract services.
• Participate in clinical audit and governance.
• Manage and work within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Interest in glaucoma

Desire to teach

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Education

Full GMC Registration

Higher degree MSc, MD or PhD

Tools

Knowledge of UK hospitals

Job description

Job overview

We currently have 1 consultant post to fill at this time

University Hospitals Dorset is newly formed by a merger of Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals partnered with Bournemouth University. RBH is the designated major acute and emergency hospital in Dorset housing the Eye Centre where the posts are mainly based, and Poole Hospital is the major planned care hospital.

Enjoying all that Dorset has to offer you will be part of a friendly, cohesive, and enthusiastic ophthalmology department, passionate about teaching and providing excellent care. We are equipped with the latest technology in our purpose-built Eye Centre with 4 eye theatres, eye wards, outpatients and eye emergency department. We have established a pioneering technician lead diagnostic Hub at the Dorset Health Village Poole and provide outreach clinics in the surrounding areas. Bournemouth is a vibrant university town attracting British and overseas students.

Applicants will have a principal interest in glaucoma and will be expected to contribute to the cataract and appropriate eye emergency services. They should have a desire to teach and will be expected to participate in clinical audit and governance. Enthusiasm to pursue clinical research is desirable. They will be required to undertake management duties and work in a multidisciplinary team. Main duties of the job This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking department. We implement the latest techniques to directly benefit patients. In the glaucoma service we routinely carry out trabeculectomies, tube operations – Baerveldt, Ahmed and MIGS procedures and modern glaucoma lasers including SLT, cyclodiode and endoscopic diode. There is expansion of the glaucoma service. We have an excellent network of supportive glaucoma consultant colleagues throughout Wessex Deanery, the Southwest Region and the major eye centres in the UK.

You will be applying to join a team of 13 consultants covering all subspecialties, 3 associate specialists, 4 Trust grade doctors and 6 Wessex Deanery specialist registrars. Optometrists, Orthoptists, Nurse specialists and technician specialists

Applicants must already be on the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of the interview date have a certificate of completion of specialist training. Participation in the 1 in 8 second on-call rota is essential.

We invite you to apply to join us in the UK’s premier destination for coastal living with the world’s second largest natural harbour, the New Forest and Isle of Purbeck on our doorstep, over 7 miles of stunning sun baked sandy blue flag beaches and the spectacular World Heritage Jurassic Coast. Terms & Conditions - Consultants (England) This post is subject to a Criminal Records Disclosure

As of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and / or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours / PA’s will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service. Working for our organisation Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications Detailed job description and main responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Full GMC Registration Desirable criteria Higher degree MSc, MD or PhD Clinical Experience Essential criteria Evidence of clinical competency to carry out role

Knowledge of UK hospitals Management Essential criteria Knowledge of the management, NHS structures and managing waiting lists Audit & Clinical Governance Essential criteria Evidence of clinical audits and understanding the role of audit in improving medical practice