Consultant Ophthalmologist - Interest in Vitreoretinal Surgery
Job Description
Job summary
This post is aimed at providing consultant vitreoretinal ophthalmology services at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, associated hospitals and peripheral sites in Cornwall. The successful candidate is expected to provide and maintain outpatient and surgical capacity of the Vitreoretinal service, working alongside the current Vitreoretinal Service Lead and Governance lead, Mr Salem Murjaneh. The post holder is expected to work with Mr Murjaneh to mitigate possible risks to the service and to support the service's administrative team in organising, planning and maintaining a safe and well-led service.
Main duties of the job
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of ophthalmology patients.
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and
- To work with the Specialty Management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match
- To attend meetings as appropriate
- Fulfil duties of a flexible weekly timetable
- To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance 'Duties of a Doctor' are always followed; and that bad practice is reported
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration with a license to practice
- GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT (or equivalent) at time of interview.
- MBChB or equivalent
- FRCOphth or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Completion of training or fellowship in VR surgery
- Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT).
- Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Medical Retina
- Completion of "Train the Trainers" course
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
