Locum Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Locum Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist to enhance their specialist paediatric unit. This role involves delivering comprehensive ophthalmic services, particularly in paediatrics, while also contributing to general ophthalmology. The ideal candidate will be proactive in research and clinical audits, demonstrating a commitment to teaching and training within the department. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact patient care significantly while working in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Join a team dedicated to excellence in healthcare and make a difference in the lives of young patients.

Qualifications

• Essential to hold FRCOphth or equivalent qualification.
• Proficiency in cataract surgery and commitment to training is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive ophthalmic service at NGH and county-wide.
• Participate in teaching and training of medical staff and trainees.
• Engage in clinical audit and service development initiatives.

Skills

Cataract Surgery

Clinical Audit Participation

Teaching and Training

General Ophthalmology

Education

FRCOphth or equivalent qualification

Job description

Locum Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist

Main area: Ophthalmology

Grade: Locum Consultant

Contract: 12 months (Fixed Term)

Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week

Job ref: 265-6905324

Site: Northampton General Hospital

Town: Northampton

Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 23/02/2025 23:59

Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist– Special interest in Paediatrics

Summary of the Post

This post is to support our large and specialist paediatric unit based here at Northampton General Hospital. The successful candidate would be expected to provide a comprehensive Ophthalmic service at Northampton General Hospital and support the provision of an effective county-wide service, both at Northampton and Daventry. The post holder will also help lead and develop this service as well as being an active member of the wider Ophthalmology team.

The post will ideally suit a forward-thinking individual with the desire to further their career in ophthalmology. A desire to participate in research and clinical audit is essential.

It is essential that the post-holder should hold the FRCOphth or an equivalent qualification.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide a comprehensive Ophthalmic service at NGH and support the provision of an effective county-wide service, both at Northampton and Daventry.
2. Provide a paediatric service within Ophthalmology but it is also important that the appointee is also a capable general ophthalmologist able to undertake a general service provision.
3. Proficiency in cataract surgery and a commitment to training is essential.
4. On-call for Paeds is 24/7 and the current requirement is contact via phone/text/email and is usually only within office hours.
5. Responsibility for the patients in his/her care and for the proper functioning of the department.
6. Carry out teaching duties as required and take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education programme and in the teaching of Ophthalmic Trainees within the department.
7. Contribute to the teaching and training of nursing staff and other healthcare professionals both within the department and elsewhere within the Trust as appropriate.
8. Regularly attend and participate in departmental educational meetings.
9. Active role in the robust clinical audit programme in operation within the department and to take part in regional and national audits as required.
10. Report all critical incidents and to attend and support the departmental audit and clinical governance meetings.
11. Proven commitment to service development.
12. Generate revenue for the Trust and department through innovative working practice.

Working for our organisation

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Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courageous
• Accountable

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