CHEC

Ophthalmology Consultant with special interest in vitreoretinal (VR)

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Job summary

CHEC are looking for Ophthalmology Consultants with special interest in vitreoretinal (VR) surgery. The post holder will be required to perform a range of vitreoretinal appointments and surgeries on patients referred to CHEC with elective VR conditions e.g. macular holes, ERMs, VMT, etc. working in accordance with CHEC treatment protocols and working practices. You may also have involvement in General Ophthalmology treatment protocols. The post holder will deliver high quality clinical care to patients attending the ophthalmology service in the following areas: Elective vitreoretinal surgery, not involving emergency conditions (ret de) Vitreoretinal clinics High volume phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia if applicable

Main duties of the job

To be successful in this role Applicants will be expected to have an excellent clinical quality record and be able to demonstrate the ability to perform efficiently in clinics/theatre. Experience working as an Ophthalmology Consultant. Applicants must have also completed at least one year fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery

About us

CHEC are the largest provider of community ophthalmology services in the UK, delivering thousands of outpatient and surgical appointments per year. Established in 2012 as a provider of NHS eyecare outside the hospital setting, we continue to grow across the UK.

Details

Date posted

16 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 days

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

CHE1036461

Job locations

1-6 Star Building,

Fulwood

Preston

PR2 9WT


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Trafford City,

Manchester,

M41 7HA


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Job description

Job responsibilities

We are committed to high standards of patient care with 99% of patients recommending our services to family and friends. We also take immense pride in our new state of the art hospitals using Bausch and Lomb equipment as we continue to open new clinics across the UK. Due to our services being more in demand than ever before we would like you to join us operating across the UK in our CHEC Hospitals and Community Centres. For further details / informal visits contact: Jasmine Rogers, Head of Resourcing, jasmine.r@chec.uk Mr Mahmoud Rabie, Clinical Director of Ophthalmology, mahmoud.r@chec.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are committed to high standards of patient care with 99% of patients recommending our services to family and friends. We also take immense pride in our new state of the art hospitals using Bausch and Lomb equipment as we continue to open new clinics across the UK. Due to our services being more in demand than ever before we would like you to join us operating across the UK in our CHEC Hospitals and Community Centres. For further details / informal visits contact: Jasmine Rogers, Head of Resourcing, jasmine.r@chec.uk Mr Mahmoud Rabie, Clinical Director of Ophthalmology, mahmoud.r@chec.uk

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • UK registered Medical Degree or equivalent
  • MRCOphth/FRCOphth/FRCS
  • Full or Specialist GMC Registration
  • Completed at least one year fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery
  • Independent cataract surgeon
  • Independent vitreoretinal surgeon
  • Up-to-date with current medical practice
  • Wide training and experience in general ophthalmology
  • Able to offer expert clinical opinion on general ophthalmology
  • Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
  • Understanding of audit and Clinical Governance
  • Knowledge of evidence based practice
  • Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Flexible, objective and assertive
  • Able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms with all colleagues, both clinical and non-clinical
  • Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written language
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Ability to travel independently to all hospital sites
  • Willing to meet volume and clinical productivity targets
Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • UK registered Medical Degree or equivalent
  • MRCOphth/FRCOphth/FRCS
  • Full or Specialist GMC Registration
  • Completed at least one year fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery
  • Independent cataract surgeon
  • Independent vitreoretinal surgeon
  • Up-to-date with current medical practice
  • Wide training and experience in general ophthalmology
  • Able to offer expert clinical opinion on general ophthalmology
  • Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
  • Understanding of audit and Clinical Governance
  • Knowledge of evidence based practice
  • Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Flexible, objective and assertive
  • Able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms with all colleagues, both clinical and non-clinical
  • Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written language
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Ability to travel independently to all hospital sites
  • Willing to meet volume and clinical productivity targets

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.

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

1-6 Star Building,

Fulwood

Preston

PR2 9WT


Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

1-6 Star Building,

Fulwood

Preston

PR2 9WT


Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Resourcing

Jasmine Rogers

jasmine.r@chec.uk

07935708195

Details

Date posted

16 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 days

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

CHE1036461

Job locations

1-6 Star Building,

Fulwood

Preston

PR2 9WT


Venus Building, 1 Old Park Lane,

Trafford City,

Manchester,

M41 7HA


CHEC

Blackpool

FY4 2DP


CHEC Accrington

Accrington

BB5 6AA


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