Consultant Ophthalmologist -Emersons Green
Practice Plus Group
The closing date is 30 April 2025
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our multidisciplinary team at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emerson's Green and Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre, Devizes. If you are an innovative individual who would like to support a world class service and bring your expertise and skills in ophthalmology procedures to the team then we would like to hear from you. As a Practice Plus Group Consultant you will have access to great facilities in a well-structured and relaxed environment. We offer high quality treatment in a wide range of specialties and deliver excellent clinical care. As part of our professional, friendly and compassionate team you will do everything you can to ensure the patients treatment is of the highest standard. Reporting to our Hospital Medical Director, you will perform a range of ophthalmology procedures on patients referred to both services, working in accordance with existing protocols and working practices.
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 required to demonstrate a high level of skill in the operative and non-operative aspects on the management and assessment of the following areas: Slit-Lamp examination Gonioscopy Fundoscopy Tonometry Refraction You will also be required to demonstrate a high level of operative skill in the following areas: High Volume Phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia (essential) Eyelid surgery Laser treatment
About us
We look for the following:
- UK Registered Medical professional
- several years UK based experience
- Specialist GMC registered
In return we offer
- Competitive salary
- Private pension
- 25 days annual leave (+Bank Holidays)
- Private Health cover
- Continuous Training and Development with 10 days CPD
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lease ensure that your CV used in applying includes details of what interested you in the role as well as describing relevant experience within the past 3 years i.e. number of cases performed and outcomes from national database (when relevant).
We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded. So we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. We also recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance so we always try to be flexible, helping you fit your working life around your home life.
To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact Thomas.Quirke@practiceplusgroup.com 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have an exciting opportunity to join our multidisciplinary team at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emerson's Green and Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre, Devizes. If you are an innovative individual who would like to support a world class service and bring your expertise and skills in ophthalmology procedures to the team then we would like to hear from you. As a Practice Plus Group Consultant you will have access to great facilities in a well-structured and relaxed environment. We offer high quality treatment in a wide range of specialties and deliver excellent clinical care. As part of our professional, friendly and compassionate team you will do everything you can to ensure the patients treatment is of the highest standard. Reporting to our Hospital Medical Director, you will perform a range of ophthalmology procedures on patients referred to both services, working in accordance with existing protocols and working practices.
Please download the attached Job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have an exciting opportunity to join our multidisciplinary team at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emerson's Green and Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre, Devizes. If you are an innovative individual who would like to support a world class service and bring your expertise and skills in ophthalmology procedures to the team then we would like to hear from you. As a Practice Plus Group Consultant you will have access to great facilities in a well-structured and relaxed environment. We offer high quality treatment in a wide range of specialties and deliver excellent clinical care. As part of our professional, friendly and compassionate team you will do everything you can to ensure the patients treatment is of the highest standard. Reporting to our Hospital Medical Director, you will perform a range of ophthalmology procedures on patients referred to both services, working in accordance with existing protocols and working practices.
Please download the attached Job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UK registerable Medical Degree.
- MRCOphth/FRCOphth/FRCS
- Past record of academic achievement
- Full and Specialist GMC Registration in relevant speciality.
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Teaching qualification
- Experience in training medical trainees and other professionals
Experience
Essential
- Wide training and experience in general ophthalmology
- Able to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems within ophthalmology
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- Experience of high volume cataract surgery under topical anaesthesia
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Evidence of clinical outcomes
Desirable
- Training in management
- Experience of working in a surgical centre
- Fellowship level training
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Innovative approach to provision of ophthalmology services with ability to embrace change to improve the provision of care
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Excellent clinical skills
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
- Awareness of personal limitations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UK registerable Medical Degree.
- MRCOphth/FRCOphth/FRCS
- Past record of academic achievement
- Full and Specialist GMC Registration in relevant speciality.
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Teaching qualification
- Experience in training medical trainees and other professionals
Experience
Essential
- Wide training and experience in general ophthalmology
- Able to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems within ophthalmology
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- Experience of high volume cataract surgery under topical anaesthesia
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Evidence of clinical outcomes
Desirable
- Training in management
- Experience of working in a surgical centre
- Fellowship level training
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Innovative approach to provision of ophthalmology services with ability to embrace change to improve the provision of care
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Excellent clinical skills
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
- Awareness of personal limitations
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
