Consultant Ophthalmologist with interest in Uveitis

Job overview

We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individuals to join our well- integrated team.

The post is to support the uveitis service which is the tertiary referral centre in the Northeast.  The post is a proleptic appointment as our main uveitis specialist is due to retire.

Being involved in and leading clinical trials would be encouraged. The post is suitable for a doctor with a certificate of training in either surgical ophthalmology with an interest in uveitis and another subspecialty or those who have completed medical ophthalmology training.

Management of complex uveitis cases would be expected. We have a close working relationship with other medical specialties including rheumatology to provide support with management of systemic conditions associated with uveitis.

Main duties of the job

The post is to work in and develop the uveitis service. There is a 1:21 on call commitment.

This post will be based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, but may involve clinics and operating at outreach sites. All routine cataract surgery takes place at the Newcastle Westgate Cataract Centre which is a mile from the RVI. The department provides all specialities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide clinical expertise in line with agreed job plan. This will include specialist uveitis clinics and depending on the interest of the candidate, another sub-specialist interest. You will be responsible for the patients under your care which includes those being seen by your team. The post will include working with the whole team and the wider department and being available for internal as well as external referrals.  There might be a need to cover other sessions on an ad hoc basis depending on the needs of the department. The post may include being involved in the ophthalmology consultant on call rota for emergencies, again depending on job plan, this includes being overall responsible for the patients coming through the eye emergency department on that day. You would also triage general referrals on that day. There is a requirement to keep up to date with ophthalmic practice.

The post holder will be expected to abide by the GMC good medical practice guidelines.