The on-call rota is currently on a 1:4 basis, with 24 hour on calls, (on call from home for the out of hours element) The Department of Ophthalmology is the sole provider of free eye care to the population of Jersey and visitors to the Island. The department is in the process of active expansion in staff and facilities. The department is a dedicated self-contained unit within the main body of the Outpatient Department. Staffing The Medical Staff currently comprises two Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeons,Mr G Bowler (Oculoplastics, Adnexal & Lacrimal) and Mr A Spiteri (Cornea & Ocular Surface) and this vacancy makes a third. The Consultants are supported by an Associate Specialist Branko Milosev, Staff Grade Amaka Ofoegbu and a Cataract Fellow. The department has its own nursing team headed by a full time Sister supported by four Staff Nurses, of which all are ophthalmic trained, and 6 Health Care Assistants. Two senior orthoptists are responsible for orthoptic services on the Island, which includes a school-entry screening programme as well as, uniquely, screening of all stroke in-patients for visual problems. Low Vision and paediatric refraction clinics are provided in-house by visiting optometrists. A visiting anaplastologist, provides comprehensive support for ocular prosthetic services on-island. The Outpatient Department has appropriate clerical and administrative support. All doctors in the department have Medical Secretarial Support for typing of dictated letters and other admin support. Each Consultant has Medical Secretarial Support. Operating Theatres Surgical sessions are carried out in Day Surgery. The ophthalmic theatre (DSU1) is fully equipped with a modern Zeiss Lumera microscope, Endo-Optiks endoscopes for ECP treatments, new phacoemulsification & vitrectomy machines, a 810nm laser and all facilities for general ophthalmic uses. All intraocular theatre sessions are supported by an anaesthetist. Minor operating facilities are available in both DSU and the outpatient suite with operations and intravitreal injections undertaken in both areas. Eye Clinic The eye department, both in terms of outpatient and theatre facilities is extensively equipped. Major items include: Zeiss digital mydriatic fundus camera with a networked imaging system, Zeiss Cirrus OCT scanner (also networked) Zeiss IOLMaster Optomap wide-field camera (awaiting network connection) A and combined A/B ultrasound scanners YAG laser 532 nm laser 810nm laser (in theatre) Pentacam HR corneal topographer Autorefractor 2 Humphrey visual field analysers. Consultant Medical Staff This post Consultant Ophthalmologist Vitreo-retinal Surgeon Mr Gordon Bowler Consultant Ophthalmologist Mr Anthony Spiteri Consultant Ophthalmologist This post Non- Consultant Medical Staff Branko Milosev Associate Specialist Amaka Ofoegbu Staff Grade x1 Abidemi Abudu Cataract Fellow x1 (starting Jan 2025) Nursing Staff 2 sisters - trained in intravitreal injections, OCT reading and other extended roles 4 staff nurses 5 healthcare assistants / technicians Support Staff Receptionists: 3.5 FTE Medical Secretaries: 4.5 FTE 1 optometrist for LVA and refraction sessions The Surgical Departments encompass a diverse, exciting and very busy service that strives to provide safe quality care that meets the needs of all patient groups. We have many challenges ahead to maintain this quality service but the hospital has a committed highly skilled team who will take the service forward to continually improve and implement changes in practice to deliver this care. The Ward and Departmental Managers cover a range of services comprising: 3 Surgical Wards Surgical Floor, Beauport and Sorel Ward Critical Care Unit which includes Medical and Surgical Intensive Unit/H.D.U Endoscopy Unit on Aubin Ward Designated Day Surgery Theatre Main theatre Suite Outpatient Dental Department Outpatient ENT facilities Outpatient Ophthalmology Department 2 Private Wing Wards Radiology Department Physiotherapy Department Anaesthetic Department ENT and Ophthalmology Departments This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.