This role is for a General Ophthalmologist, with a special interest in Glaucoma. To join the dynamic team of 8 consultants and to lead a rapidly growing and high- functioning glaucoma service. The post would suit candidates with sub-specialty experience in glaucoma. This post is aimed at individuals who are also able to undertake a wide range of general ophthalmic duties, and who are able to fit into a team delivering a broad range of both general and sub-specialist ophthalmic care. A high level of competence in cataract surgery is essential., The Consultant is in overall charge of patients and will allocate duties and responsibilities depending on the experience of his or her team. The appointed Consultant Ophthalmologist will work in both general and specialist clinics and see new and follow up patients.
The appointed Consultant Ophthalmologist will be expected to have a special interest in glaucoma and will integrate into the present structure, and eventually develop and expand the service according to need, including in Powys (Brecon and Llandrindod Wells).
It is expected that the appointee will take over the running of glaucoma service along with the existing glaucoma consultant Mr Sachdev.
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
Worcestershire is our neighbouring county. The post holder will be required to travel between sites.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values - Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.