Consultant Ophthalmologist

Company	Practice Plus GroupSee more
Address	Ilford, Somerset
Form of work	- Permanent
Salary	£147,000 a year
Category	Banking

Job description

About The Role

Give people better access to the care they deserve.

Bring your expertise and skills in ophthalmic procedures and join our multi-disciplined medical team, working across our Ilford hospital and Gillingham Surgical Centre site.

Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. Our facilities are modern, employing the latest technology with friendly and professional staff. We have strong control processes to ensure we maintain high standards of hygiene and above all, we’re passionate about giving our patients the best possible care and helping them feel better, faster.

Reporting to our Hospital Medical Director, you will perform a range of ophthalmology procedures on referred patients, working in accordance with existing protocols and working practices.

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What you'll be doing

As well as being able to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within ophthalmology from your wide training and extensive experience, you will be required to demonstrate a high level of operative skill in the following areas:

High Volume Phakoemulsification under topical anaesthesia (Essential)
Oculoplastic (Desirable)
Medical Retina (Desirable)

You will participate in the outpatients prior to surgery, and in all aspects of the operative care of the patients. It is anticipated that you will spend the equivalent of at least three days in the operating theatre and two days a week in a combination of outpatient assessment; administrative, management and clinical governance duties. You will also work closely with clinical colleagues, both specialists and RMO’s, in order to enhance the level of patient care at the centre

What you can expect in return

A competitive salary of £147,000
A performance related incentive scheme
Support with your ongoing CPD
An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development
Outstanding long-term career opportunities

What we’ll look for in you

You will be a UK registered medical professional:

listed on the Specialist GMC register
with operative skills in –
- high volume phakoemulsification under topical anaesthesia
- Oculoplastic (desirable)
- Medical Retina (desirable)
Experienced in high volume cataract surgery under topical anaesthesia

To apply for this role, click on the 'Apply' button below. If you have any questions, contact sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team.

We will contact all shortlisted candidate but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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