Consultant Ophthalmologist Glaucoma

The post holder will be required to have completed senior subspecialty fellowship training in glaucoma, providing the knowledge, clinical expertise and surgical skill necessary to practise independently within the glaucoma service. They must have experience managing the full spectrum of complex glaucoma conditions.

The post holder should demonstrate expertise in interpreting glaucoma diagnostics--including OCT, visual fields, optic nerve imaging and anterior segment imaging--and have the ability to formulate and deliver safe, evidence-based management plans. Surgical competence is desirable but not essential.

For further information and details of this post, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.

Qualifications

Essential: - MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.; - MRCP/FRCS or equivalent completed

Desirable: - MD, PhD or evidence of further training and experience in Ophthalmology

Entry Criteria

Experience