We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated ambitious individual to join our well-integrated team.
This a permanent specialist doctor post for candidates with interest in glaucoma. Applicants will be expected to have broad general Ophthalmology experience with proven track record of glaucoma experience. They will join a very busy department with a comprehensive Glaucoma Service. The successful candidate will work with a team of 3 Consultants, one Associate Specialist, one fellow. Glaucoma team is supported by a comprehensive team of glaucoma practitioners, nurse specialists, photographers and technicians. UK candidates as well as overseas candidates will be considered for this job. The successful candidate will perform specialised glaucoma clinics at the RVI as well as peripheral clinics and independent cataract surgery lists, and glaucoma surgery lists depending on experience. An interest in research and audit is encouraged.
The job is aimed at supporting the department in dealing with Glaucoma backlogs and high number of glaucoma patients. It is also aimed at supporting the Imaging Hub and the comprehensive Glaucoma team across RVI, CAV and Cramlington clinics.
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
• Freeman Hospital
• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service
• Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under ‘Documents to download’ or ‘Supporting documents’.
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Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical:
Glaucoma clinics are split between RVI and Cramlington centre offering exposure to a wide range of glaucoma pathology cases. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake glaucoma laser clinics as well as glaucoma theatre lists, routine and complex cataract surgery cases, as well as glaucoma surgery cases depending on experience.
Administrative:
Managing clinics and glaucoma referrals in close collaboration with secretarial team
Research:
To participate in research projects in the department
Teaching:
To participate in teaching resident doctors and junior colleagues
This advert closes on Sunday 15 Dec 2024
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