Consultant Ophthalmologist VR Surgery
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We are looking for a skilled Consultant Ophthalmologist - Vitreo-Retinal to join our well-established VR service at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to work across multiple sites, delivering high-quality care to patients from across the region.
Your primary base will be Southend Hospital, where you will run both outpatient clinics and theatre lists, providing specialist services to patients from all areas of the Trust. You will also be expected to deliver care through a mix of face-to-face and virtual clinics at any of our sites, so travel will be required.
In addition to clinical duties, you will play a key role in supervising junior doctors and fellows in both clinic and theatre, supporting their development and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
If you are passionate about advancing Vitreo-Retinal services and thrive in a collaborative, multi-site environment, we would love to hear from you!
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
- MB ChB or evidence of equivalent
- Full GMC licence
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in all aspects of general Ophthalmology
- CCT in Ophthalmology or CESR
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Ophthalmology specialty
- Experience of supervising trainee doctors, clinically and surgically including cataract surgery
- Extensive Experience in the management of Urgent eye care
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Surgical experience in Vitreo Retinal and across a range of Ophthalmology procedures including elective and acute
Desirable
- Publication of audit results
- Ability to supervise research
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in Ophthalmology, other specialties and support staff
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
- Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to help manage and lead the department balancing departmental and personal objectives
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