Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology

NHS Jobs; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant Ophthalmologist. The post provides extensive experience in general ophthalmic problems and includes supervision and training of junior doctors and medical students.

You will participate in evening clinics with urgent booked patients, engage in undergraduate teaching, and contribute to audit projects. The post is non-residential (accommodation subject to availability with a charge).

Qualifications

• Experience in management of general ophthalmic problems.
• Interest in undergraduate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and training of junior doctors and medical students.
• Evening clinics with booked urgent patients.
• Participation in regular medical student teaching commitments and audits.
• Potential post content revised in consultation with consultants.

Job description

All Medical and Dental Staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with hospital health and safety policies, clinical governance and other risk management policies. The successful candidate will be responsible to, and work under the supervision of the 5 Consultant Ophthalmologists. The post will provide extensive experience in the management of general ophthalmic problems. The ideal candidate will have some experience in the management of general ophthalmic problems. He/she will be expected to actively participate in all audit projects within the department. This post will not involve the post holder in participating in an on‑call rota but will participate in evening clinics with booked urgent patients. As a department we are keen to develop our doctors encouraging their own professional development and goals. Please note: This post is non‑residential, but accommodation is subject to availability for which there will be a charge. He/she will also be involved in the supervision and training of junior doctors and Medical Students within the hospital. There is a regular Medical Student Teaching commitment, and the successful candidate will be expected to have an interest in undergraduate teaching. Applicants who are unable, for personal reasons, to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post. Job share applicants are also welcomed. If appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with consultant colleagues. This job description reflects the present requirements and objectives of the post; it does not form part of your contract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post holder. Potential applicants who are visiting the Trust are welcome to approach the Executive team through the relevant lead Executive in order to meet on the day if this can be arranged. Shortlisted applicants for consultant posts are encouraged to meet with the Chief Executive and /or Medical Director. Successful applicants will have both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as part of their job plans.

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust