Locum Cons Ophthalmologist special interest Adult/Paediatric Uveitis

A full range of Ophthalmology emergency and elective patients are admitted to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the appointee will be responsible for the management of those patients admitted under his/her care.

Provision with Consultant colleagues of a comprehensive elective and emergency Ophthalmic service.

Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave.

Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and the proper functioning of the department.

These duties are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee, his/her consultant colleagues, and the Trust.

The person appointed will be required to devote substantially the whole of his/her time to the duties of the post and give them priority at all times.

Direct Clinical Care

Emergency duties - predictable

Emergency duties - unpredictable

Operating session (including pre/post op)

1

Ward rounds

Out-patient or other clinics

5

Eye Casualty

Clinical Diagnostic Work

Other patient treatment / consultation

Multi-disciplinary meetings

0.5

Patient administration and e-Vetting

2

Travelling time between sites

Sub Total

8.5

Supporting Professional Activities

Training (Postgraduate)

The Ophthalmology Department is situated in a purpose-built Eye and ENT Unit at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and comprises a team of 24 consultants providing general and specialist ophthalmic care for the Nottingham area and beyond. The department undertakes teaching for 150 medical students per annum and training for medical and nursing staff. NUH is a tertiary referral centre for many eye conditions.

Training and qualification

Teaching Audit and Research