Main area: Ophthalmology
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (10PA job plan including on-call commitment)
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week (on-call frequency of 1 in 8)
Job ref: 388-6670522-M&D
Employer: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Torbay Hospital
Town: Torquay
Salary: £93,666 - £126,281 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 07/01/2025 23:59
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Job overview
This is an exciting time to join Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, as it has recently opened a long-awaited dedicated second theatre for the ophthalmology service.
T&SDFT is an expanding and innovative Trust set in the heart of South Devon.
This is a 12-month fixed term position with the possibility of an extension or growth into a permanent position. This position has arisen as part of a business case to develop new theatres at Torbay Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic, competent general ophthalmologist with a sub-specialist interest in urgent and primary eye care and cataract surgery.
Main duties of the job
This is a full-time post and will include general, urgent care, cataract clinics, and cataract surgery. There would be a 1 in 9 general on-call commitment.
* Provide high-quality consultant delivered care to patients including clinical leadership and supervision of junior medical staff.
* Ensure all patients receive rapid assessment, treatment, and clinical decision making.
* Provide teaching and training at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
* Liaise with clinicians and managers within and outside the department.
* Participate in relevant audit and quality assurance processes.
* Communicate with local GPs.
Person specification
Qualifications
* FRCOphth or equivalent
* Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
* Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent)
* IELTS or graduate of a UK Medical School
* Name on Specialist Register by date of interview or within 6 months of CCT
Knowledge
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of ophthalmic problems.
* Independent running of operating lists and teaching cataract surgery.
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
* Ability to prioritise clinical need.
* Ability to supervise multi-disciplinary teams.
Skills
* Good spoken and written English language skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and staff.
* Honesty and reliability.
* Ability to work in a team.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications.
* Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role.
* Correspondence will be via Trac, text, and email.
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