Consultant - Paediatric Ophthalmology
Posted 1 week ago by Totaljobs
£150,569 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Burnley, Lancashire
Summary: The role of Consultant in Paediatric Ophthalmology at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust involves managing clinics independently, supervising trainees, and performing complex cataract procedures. The appointee will contribute to the development of the service, including establishing an ocular motility/neuro ophthalmology service. The position requires a clinician with innovative ideas to handle increasing referrals and improve patient experience. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with consultant colleagues to provide a comprehensive Ophthalmology service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage clinics independently and supervise trainees and resident doctors.
- Undertake high volume complex cataract procedures independently.
- Develop and run the service, including establishing an ocular motility/neuro ophthalmology service.
- Participate in the provision of a comprehensive and effective Ophthalmology service.
- Support and train junior Ophthalmologists and medical students.
- Cover for colleagues during periods of absence and ensure proper functioning of the Department.
- Engage in ROP screening as part of the Level Three NICU responsibilities.
Key Skills:
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a license to practice.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of being placed on the register.
- Experience in managing clinics and supervising medical trainees.
- Ability to perform complex cataract procedures independently.
- Innovative thinking to manage increasing patient referrals.
- Experience in ROP screening.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Salary (Rate): £150,569 yearly
City: Burnley
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician who is able to manage clinics independently, take part in the development and running of the service, supervise trainees and resident doctors, and who is able to undertake high volume complex cataract procedures independently. We need a well-motivated clinician who comes with innovative ideas to manage the ever-increasing referrals. The post holder would be encouraged in establishing an ocular motility/neuro ophthalmology service including Botox clinic working along the paediatric service.
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology - Glaucoma
The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, effective and modern Ophthalmology service, practicing the full remit of the specialty. Please note the job plan advertised in an example.
Any applicant should have entry on the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of being placed on the register.
Minimum Requirements:
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with license to practice
- Entry on specialist register via: -
- CCT ( proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
- CESR or European Community Rights
- FRCOphth or equivalent
The Eye Unit has provided a comprehensive Ophthalmology service with a catchment area of approx. 550,000 people. The service is currently reviewing its activities with a view to increasing capacity, minimising patient waiting times and improvement patient experience.
The service encompasses outpatient clinics (conducted at the Royal Blackburn and Burnley General Hospitals), an emergency eye service at Burnley General Hospital and a dedicated twin operating theatre suite at the Burnley site. In addition, there are outreach clinics at Accrington, Rossendale and Clitheroe. The medical team includes; consultants, associate specialist, specialty doctors, senior clinical fellows and also trainees at ST1-6 level. There is a subspecialty lead structure in place.
The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, effective and modern Ophthalmology service, practicing the full remit of the specialty.
They will take their equal share in providing sub-specialty cover and will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence. They will have continuing responsibility for patients in their care and the proper functioning of the Department. They will be expected to take part in the support and training of junior Ophthalmologists and the development and training of medical students and ancillary allied professionals.
The Level Three NICU is based at BGH. The candidate should have experience in ROP screening.
The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.