Consultant Ophthalmologist

Job summary

Give people better access to the care they deserve.

Bring your expertise and skills in ophthalmic procedures and join our multi-disciplined medical team, working across our Ilford hospital and Gillingham Surgical Centre site.

Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. Our facilities are modern, employing the latest technology with friendly and professional staff. We have strong control processes to ensure we maintain high standards of hygiene and above all, were passionate about giving our patients the best possible care and helping them feel better, faster.

Reporting to our Hospital Medical Director, you will perform a range of ophthalmology procedures on referred patients, working in accordance with existing protocols and working practices.

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Main duties of the job

As well as being able to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within ophthalmology from your wide training and extensive experience, you will be required to demonstrate a high level of operative skill in the following areas:

High Volume Phakoemulsification under topical anaesthesia

Oculoplastic

Medical Retina

You will participate in the outpatients prior to surgery, and in all aspects of the operative care of the patients. It is anticipated that you will spend the equivalent of at least three days in the operating theatre and two days a week in a combination of outpatient assessment; administrative, management and clinical governance duties. Working closely with clinical colleagues, both specialists and RMOs, in order to enhance the level of patient care at the centre

What you can expect in return -A competitive salary of £147,000

A performance related incentive scheme

Support with your ongoing CPD

An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments

The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development

Outstanding long-term career opportunities

What we're looking for in you

You will be aUK registered medical professional:

Listed on theSpecialist GMC register

with operative skills in -

high volume phakoemulsification under topical anaesthesia

Oculoplastic (desirable)

Medical Retina (desirable)

Experienced inhigh volume cataract surgeryunder topical anaesthesia

About us

From ear, nose and throat treatments, to foot and ankle surgery, here at Practice Plus Group, the secondary care we provide is second to none. The consistently high CQC ratings our hospitals and surgical centres receive bear testimony to that. And our success is all down to the care, skill and commitment shown by our teams across the UK.

Join us to work in partnership with the NHS, delivering scheduled treatments to private and NHS patients. Its a chance to be part of an agile and innovative healthcare company thats determined to help our partners introduce new ideas and new ways of working. And its an opportunity to pursue a rewarding career as a key member of a caring team.

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team.

We will contact all shortlisted candidate but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.