Consultant Ophthalmologist with s/i in Glaucoma
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation TrustBrowse all Consultant Medical Doctor jobs in Derby
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Job overview
There has never been a better time to come and work at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. We provide the highest quality care to patients across Derbyshire, and the surrounding areas. You can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients. University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity. As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The candidate would join a team of 8 consultants, 4 speciality doctors, 1 speciality registrars and 1 GP Trainee, offering a full range of services. The Ophthalmology team are a friendly, dedicated and forward thinking team within the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton.
Main duties of the job
You will be able to participate in departmental teaching and study opportunities and will be able to attend recognised courses where they do not compromise service delivery.
The unit is supported by a full Orthoptic department and a highly trained nursing team, providing a glaucoma service, RMD service and one-stop cataract assessment. The Ophthalmology Department is based in the Treatment Centre at Burton for both out patients and day case procedures. We also provide a range of consultant outreach services in local community settings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
(See job description) The post will be based at Queen's Hospital, Burton, but, we expect flexibility to be able to work across all sites of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Foundation Trust should the need arise.