Consultant Opthalmologist with special interest in Medical Retina

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Consultant Ophthalmologist, 10 PA contract and a 1:16 on call rota.

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The post holder will be expected to

<br>contribute to the Medical Retinal (MR)

<br>service, one session of urgent eye clinic,

<br>and be able to perform complex cataract

<br>surgery, laser and injections

<br>independently. Medical Retina experience

<br>(including proficient skills in retinal laser

<br>and experience in running AMD services)

<br>at fellowship or consultant level is

<br>desirable in order to meet the

<br>department’s needs. The post holder will

<br>also be expected to take an active roll in

<br>audit and clinical governance activities

<br>and to participate in the departments

<br>teaching programmes.

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The post holder will be expected to contribute to the Medical Retinal (MR) service, one session of urgent eye clinic, and be able to perform complex cataract surgery, laser and injections independently. Medical Retina experience (including proficient skills in retinal laser and experience in running AMD services) at fellowship or consultant level is desirable in order to meet the department’s needs. The post holder will also be expected to take an active roll in audit and clinical governance activities and to participate in the departments teaching programmes.

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We are one of the largest hospital

<br>trusts in England, with three acute

<br>hospitals and community sites

<br>serving a local population of around

<br>700,000. We also provide specialist

<br>services for Kent and Medway.

<br>We’re on an exciting journey of

<br>transformation. With a new Medical

<br>School at the centre of our

<br>community, a focus on research,

<br>clinical leadership and making our

<br>Consultant Ophthalmologist with interest in Medical Retina & Cataract

<br>Reporting to Mr Bruce Dong Lead Clinician, Ophthalmology

<br>£88,364- £119,133 per annum

<br>(pro rata where applicable)

<br>Head & Neck, Breast and Dermatology

<br>Clinical Director Mr Nic Goodger

<br>William Harvey Hospital,

<br>Ashford

<br>Mr Bruce Dong

<br>via [brucedong@nhs.net

<br>Job description

<br>trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.

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Details in JD attached.

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Job plan (illustrative)

<br>Monday AM – General Outpatient Clinic, Monday PM – MR Outpatient Clinic

<br>Tuesday AM – Admin, Tuesday PM – General Outpatient Clinic wks 1,3,5 and Cataract Theatre wks 2,4

<br>Wednesday AM – MR Outpatient Clinic, Wednesday PM – Free

<br>Thursday AM – Retinal Laser Clinic, Thursday PM – MR Outpatient Clinic

<br>Friday AM – Urgent Eye Clinic, Friday PM – Teaching

<br>We will work with you to shape the ideal job plan upon successful appointment, and review it with you after

<br>three months and then annually – so you can keep the perfect fit.

<br>We will also provide the essential resources to support you in your duties, including

<br>administrative support