Job summary
The post holder will join a dynamic glaucoma team where there is a focus on surgical glaucoma. The glaucoma service has built a national reputation for pioneering glaucoma treatments and is at the forefront of clinical research in glaucoma, including surgical trials. The post holder is expected to contribute to developing all aspects of glaucoma service further, including the training of fellows.
JD Pending Approval
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based at the Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead. This post is full time and includes SPA's for supporting professional activities and administration. The post holder will be expected to provide a minimum of 4 to 5 clinics a week, with the associated admin time and access to theatres. Consideration will be given for time off in lieu due to bank holidays if the post holder required to work on Bank holiday or on call over a Bank holiday. This post will have on call responsibilities of a 1 in 7, the cover will be for the whole week.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the main Job Description and Person specification for the Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Glaucoma.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
1. Eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at the time of appointment and with a current license to practice
2. Successful completion of FRCOphth
3. Entry on the UK Specialist Register
4. Broad range of experience in general ophthalmology and sub-specialist areas of glaucoma. Core skills: - Full range of glaucoma surgery: including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery and filtering surgery. High proficiency in cataract surgery including complex cases. Outpatients' management of Glaucoma including both new and follow up patients.
5. Evidence of clinical procedure experience
Desirable
6. Evidence of Leadership Skills