Primary Care Consultant Ophthalmologist (interest in Oculoplastics)

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospital trust as a Primary Care Consultant Ophthalmologist, focusing on Oculoplastics. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic team, providing top-tier care to a diverse patient population. You will be involved in delivering complex cataract surgeries and participate in the Urgent Eye Service. With a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical governance, this position is perfect for a passionate professional looking to make a significant impact. Enjoy a supportive environment with flexible working options and the chance to grow within a well-equipped department. Seize this chance to enhance your career while making a difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Flexible working

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Full GMC and GDC registration required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in ophthalmology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant level care in the Medical Retinal service.
• Deliver complex cataract surgery and retinal laser independently.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Professional judgement

Clinical risk management

Record keeping

Patient management

Education

Full GMC registration

CCT or equivalent

Minimum 3 years’ experience in ophthalmology

Medical Retina experience at Fellowship level

Job description

Primary Care Consultant Ophthalmologist (interest in Oculoplastics)

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area Consultant Ophthalmologist Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

10 sessions per week Job ref 344-5500CONSAC

Site William Harvey Hospital Town Ashford Salary £105,504 - £139,882 per annum (pro rata where applicable) Salary period Yearly Closing 16/02/2025 23:59 Interview date 21/03/2025

Job overview

Ophthalmology at EKHUFT is a large department that covers a population of approximately 700,000. This post will be based mainly at 3 sites (Ashford, Canterbury and Dover), but working at other sites across the trust will be expected. You will be part of a team of 21 Consultants and 8 non-Consultant medical staff in this busy, well-equipped, friendly and enthusiastic Unit. We have OCT (anterior and posterior chamber) in all sites and, YAG and Argon laser in the three main sites (Ashford, Canterbury and Margate).

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate is expected to provide consultant level care and supervision in the Medical Retinal (MR) service and participate in the Urgent Eye Service, as well as deliver complex cataract surgery, retinal laser and injections independently. Experience at Fellowship or Consultant level is desirable in order to meet the department’s needs. The successful candidate will join an established Ophthalmology team of Consultants with comprehensive support from Specialist Doctors, Specialty Doctors, Specialist Trainees, Orthoptists, Optometrists and Specialist Nurses.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 700,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

• Full GMC registration
• Full GDC registration
• Full valid driving licence
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in ophthalmology
• CCT or equivalent
• Medical Retina experience at Fellowship level Retinal Laser experience

Skills and experience

• Possess range of clinical knowledge & skills
• Display sound professional judgement
• Exercises sound clinical risk management
• Shows self-discipline i.e record keeping and legibility

Clinical governance

• Shows an approach based on critical enquiry & evidence-based medicine
• Embraces evidence-based practice & audit
• Works with patients as individuals not purely as a collection of symptoms
• Understands concepts & principals of clinical governance

Personal/professional attributes

• Able to manage patients’ expectations
• Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm & initiative in pursuing innovation and the highest standards
• Shows self-discipline i.e record keeping and legibility

Other requirements

• Understands NHS system locally & nationally
• Aware of issues affecting current & future NHS practice

We’ll close this job advert once we’ve received sufficient applications which may be before the closing date so please apply as soon as possible. We only accept online applications. If you have any difficulty with this please contact our Resourcing Team on 01227 866450 who are happy to help.

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