Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist - Medical Retina

The postholder will provide clinical leadership within the Ophthalmology service, contributing to the delivery of high-quality medical retina service. They will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centred care.

To collaborate and work to maintain Ophthalmology services in line with strategic requirements.

To provide a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in the Trust.

To develop a special interest to complement those of the existing Consultants in the specialty and in accordance with the priorities of the Trust.

To develop appropriate services and techniques required to fulfil clinical needs, within available resources.

To take responsibility for the professional supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff, in conjunction with colleagues.

To participate in the education and training of junior doctors, medical students, nurses, Orthoptists, Optometrists, and general practitioners.

To participate in the training and assessment of specialist registrars rotating through the department.

To liaise with medical staff in other specialties and participate in clinical meetings and postgraduate activities in the Trust.

To maintain and develop good communications with general practitioners.

To participate in research in accordance with priorities agreed within the Division and the Trust within available resources.

To contribute to the development of Ophthalmology services, treatment guidelines and the promotion of greater knowledge of the management of Ophthalmology conditions in primary care.

To demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of clinical governance, including:

Developing and maintaining appropriate systems and practice to ensure effective clinical audit in Ophthalmology.

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Qualifications

Essential: - Full GMC registraiton; - FRCOphth, MRCOphth or equivalent

Experience

Essential: - Ability to carry out Medical Retina Clinics; - Ability to carry out laser clinics

Aptitude & Abilities