Consultant Ophthalmologist Paeds, Strabismus and Neuro
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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is expanding its Ophthalmology services and we're looking for a passionate Consultant to lead in Paediatric Ophthalmology, Adult Strabismus, Cataracts, and Neuro-Ophthalmology.
This is an exciting new role designed to support the growth of our department and enhance specialist care across our sites. You'll deliver high-quality secondary care, paediatric urgent care, and strabismus services for both children and adults.
Our Paediatric Ophthalmology clinics are fully multidisciplinary, working alongside Orthoptists and Optometrists. The Adult Strabismus service benefits from Advanced Orthoptists, a Clinical Fellow, and Specialty Doctors for additional support.
The post is full-time, with 10 Programmed Activities (PAs):
Job description
Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
- evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites Must be car driver
knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty and sub specialities .
- Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
- demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
- le to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
communication skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff
- Evidence of management experience or training.
About the employer
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.