Consultant in Ophthalmology

The Consultant role is required to provide outpatient clinics, operating sessions, and on-call cover as part of a rota. The role is to work independently and autonomously, whilst also working as part of the wider Ophthalmology team with Consultant and Specialist colleagues, nursing, AHP, and admin staff. The post appointee will undertake 10 PAs each week as per the job plan provided, but these will be flexible to meet the needs of the service. This post will have a speciality interest in neuro-ophthalmology and strabismus and lead for paediatric ophthalmology in the unit. Interview date to be confirmed.

Outpatients Carry out independent outpatient clinics based on appropriate skills and experience. Clinics will include neuro-ophthalmology and strabismus and paediatric ophthalmology.The number of clinics will be negotiated. MDT approach from Nurses, Doctors, ANPs, Optometrists, Technicians and Orthoptists. Supervision of AHP in delivered clinics e.g. optometry disc assessment, orthoptic shared care neuro-ophthalmology The unit uses Open Eyes (Electronic Patient Record) to store, report and record all activity. Provide clinical supervision of medical staff (ST1 to 8) as a shared responsibility with other senior medical colleagues. To participate in the provision of cover on a shared basis with colleagues when unforeseen short notice absences occur. May be required to cover for absent colleagues, and exceptionally to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances to ensure the safe running of the Department. It is expected that all administrative work is completed to a high standard and in a timely fashion. Inpatients All Ophthalmic elective procedures are done as day case with hardly any admissions for overnight stay. There are some occasions where inpatient management is needed for emergency cases or patients who present with acute medical condition requiring overnight stay. On-Call Rota The candidate is expected to support the second on-call rota, as part of the fair and consistent distribution of duties between staff.