Consultant - Ophthalmology - Glaucoma

Job summary

Applications are invited to apply for the post of Consultant in Ophthalmology - Glaucoma at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, Cornwall. This is a replacement post due to retirement.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established glaucoma team which consists of 3 Consultants, 3 Associate Specialists, 2 specialty doctors and a team of nursing and allied health professionals. We hold monitoring clinics for low and middle risk glaucoma patients run by allied health professionals and reviewed virtually by clinicians with consultant supervision. Higher risk and surgical glaucoma patients are seen face to face. Laser treatment options include YAG (including SLT) as well as Cyclodiode (Sub-threshold and thermal). A new glaucoma pathway involving all low risk glaucoma patients being seen by community optometrists is currently being developed.

Main duties of the job

• The department is well equipped with four OCT scanners, sCLO camera with spectral domain OCT, OPTOS (second OPTOS on order), fluorescein and ICG angiography, Argon Pascal and YAG lasers, HRT and modern ultrasound. Medisoft electronic patient record system is operational in all sub-specialties. Integrated digital imaging software OphthalSuite provides access to all ophthalmology images throughout the county. The department has two operating theatres. One with a modern ceiling mounted microscope, Constellation and Infinity for anterior and posterior segment surgery in Truro. The other with floor mounted microscope and Infinity Phaco machine for day case surgery in Penzance, West Cornwall

  There is an excellent Clinical Imaging Department on site with CT and MRI facilities. Electro-diagnostic services are available at Plymouth and VEP assessments are available at the Royal Cornwall Hospital.

  The appointee will join an active and enthusiastic ophthalmic team providing ophthalmic services including:-

  Vitreoretinal surgery, Neuro and Paediatric Ophthalmology, medical retina, Uveitis, Oculplastics and Corneal.

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 developing 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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