Consultant in Ophthalmology (Paediatric & Strabismus)

Job summary

Main duties of the job

You will hold FRCOphth qualification or equivalent and ideally have spent a substantial period of time in sub-specialist training (i.e one year Fellowship prior to taking-up Post), with at least some of this in an Internationally-recognised centre.

Overall Responsibilities

Support the current Consultants in keeping within the Trust targets for new patients and to continue to achieve 18 weeks RTT.

To support the current Consultants in keeping within the NPSA Directive for review patients (http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/news/delayed-appointments-can-lead-to-blindness-npsa-report/) avoiding cancelled follow-ups.

To maintain the high levels of patient satisfaction in the Unit by helping to provide a Consultant-led service.

To support the current Consultants in the medical and surgical management of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. To audit outcomes and compare to the standards currently being set.

To help with teaching and training of junior doctors, optometrists, ophthalmic nurses and medical students.

To actively-participate in service development within the sub-speciality and across entire Ophthalmology unit.

Informal enquiries welcome; contact: Mr Ajay Kotagiri, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Director for Ophthalmology on 0191 569 9954 or Ajay.Kotagiri@nhs.net or Mr Lawrence Gnanaraj, Consultant Ophthalmologist (Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus), via lawrence.gnanaraj@nhs.net

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.