Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with Interest in Medical Glaucoma

Epsom Sthelier; Carshalton; Presencial; GBP 100.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust in South West London invites applications from an experienced Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Medical Glaucoma to join the glaucoma service for a fixed term of 12 months. The post works alongside the glaucoma clinical lead and a multidisciplinary team across the trust’s sites.

You will assess, diagnose and manage glaucoma patients, participate in laser therapy, and support the development of paperless virtual clinics, contributing to

Responsabilidades

• Assess, diagnose and laser manage patients attending glaucoma clinics and the Acute Eye Service.
• Support the running of paperless virtual glaucoma clinics.

Descripción del empleo

full time Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist (fixed term contract for a period of 12 months) with special interest in Medical Glaucoma at Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust. This post is for a part time Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in Medical Glaucoma.

The post holder will work alongside the Glaucoma clinical lead Mr Chris Panos and the wider glaucoma team.

The Glaucoma team is a multidisciplinary award winning team (including the Bayer Award in 2017). The clinical team is supported by specialist nurses, orthoptists, HCAs, technicians and a dedicated administrative team including a failsafe officer.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and laser management of patients attending glaucoma clinics and the Acute Eye Service. They will support the existing glaucoma consultants in the running of paperless virtual clinics.

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospital group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospital group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.