Consultant Ophthalmologist - Medical Retina
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Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the ophthalmology department within Hampshire Hospitals. The ophthalmology department spans across 3 sites and this role is working predominately at the Basingstoke and North Hampshire site. Each site has an outpatient setting, day case theatres, minor ops rooms, lasers, injection rooms and pre assessment areas.
The medical retina service has a robust virtual screening program for follow up patients. This post is for an Ophthalmologist with a subspecialist interest in medical retina. Someone who will help to lead the medical retina service at the Basingstoke site and to continue to develop the service to ensure excellent patient care.
Main Duties of the Job
* Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standards of care.
* Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines.
* Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients, and A&E.
* Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care.
* Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Person Specification
Essential
* oFRCOphth or equivalent
* Full registration with the GMC
* Hold Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Ophthalmology or equivalent or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT or equivalent by date of interview.
Desirable
* Fellowship level training in medical retina.
Experience & KnowledgeEssential
* Experienced independent in cataract surgery.
* Experienced general Ophthalmologist.
* Subspecialty training in medical retina.
* Completed a full training program.
* Experience of and participation in clinical audit.
Desirable
* Experience of risk management.
Skills & AbilityEssential
* Good written and verbal communication skills and able to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and all levels of staff.
* Teaching/presentation skills.
* Good IT skills.
Desirable
* Management skills or qualification.
* Educational Qualification.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer name: Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital, Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke, RG24 9NA
Employer's website: Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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