Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with interest in Oculoplastic Surgery

Posted 2 hours 26 minutes ago by MFT

Permanent
Full Time
Academic Jobs
Lancashire, Manchester, United Kingdom, M21 0
Job Description
We have vacancies in the following sectors Select below to see the jobs in that sector Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with interest in Oculoplastic Surgery YC73 Main area Ophthalmology Grade YC73 Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (1:5 on-call) Job ref 349-SHCG RL4

Site Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Town Manchester Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 17/11/:59

Job overview Manchester Royal Eye Hospital is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Oculoplastic Surgery.

The successful applicant will join the established consultant team and contribute to the delivery of specialist oculoplastic and orbital services. This is a 10 programmed activity post.

Applications are welcomed from candidates who wish to work less than full time.

Main duties of the job The successful applicant will be responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and aftercare of ophthalmic patients. The consultant will provide a sub-specialty interest in Oculoplastic Surgery and will ideally have expertise in Orbital Surgery and Paediatric Oculoplastics.

The post holder will contribute to:
  • Oculoplastic outpatient clinics
  • Oculoplastic theatre lists
  • Emergency Eye Department activity Clinical governance, audit, and service development
  • Undergraduate and postgraduate education
The indicative job plan includes 5.0 programmed activities for oculoplastic clinics (including associated administration) or theatre activity, providing flexibility across these DCC sessions, 2.5 programmed activities for theatre activity, 1 programmed activity within the Emergency Eye Department, and 1.5 supporting professional activities (SPA).

Flexibility will be required to meet service needs, including the ability to vary the balance between oculoplastic clinic and theatre activity where required. Applicants must hold Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, or an equivalent qualification, and have completed appropriate specialist fellowship training in oculoplastic and orbital surgery. A higher degree would be desirable.

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Person specification Qualifications and Training
  • MBChB or equivalent
  • Postgraduate qualification or equivalent FRCOphth
  • Completion of higher training
  • Full GMC registration and currently on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
  • Completion of basic training
Knowledge/Previous Experience
  • Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective within the areas of medical and surgical specialist cases and general ophthalmology
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
  • Expertise and proven experience in the management of adult & paediatric orbital and oculoplastic and general ophthalmic problems
Teaching and Audit
  • Teaching medical students
  • Experience of Clinical Audit in Ophthalmology
  • Teaching junior medical staff
  • Commitment to continuing medical education and the requirements of clinical governance and audit
Academic Achievements and Research
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