Ophthalmology Specialist Doctor in Medical Retina

Job overview

We warmly welcome you to our busy and dynamic team, which delivers a comprehensive and specialised Ophthalmology service to a population of over 750,000. Our team boasts of highly experienced specialists in Medical Retina, Cornea, Paediatrics, Neuro-Ophthalmology , Glaucoma and Oculoplastics. We have a close working relationship with other specialties within the Trust that further support the service.  We are supported by efficient, innovative and well led Nursing, Orthoptic and Optometrist teams.

We are excited to recruit a full time Medical Retina Specialist Doctor to provide excellent care to our patients. The post is fixed term for 12 months and it is anticipated that a substantive appointment will follow.

We expect the right candidate to be a role model and be to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team through effective communication and influencing skills.

As well as being a highly skilled and experienced Medical Retina doctor, who will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and under the care of consultant ophthalmologists within the medical retina service, the successful candidate will have a broad experience in the management of ophthalmology outpatients and will engage in all aspects of ophthalmology patient pathways, including in programmed Eye Casualty sessions.

Main duties of the job

To provide high-quality clinical care to our patients and ensure that the departmental vision is maintained in line with National and Local policy. We expect the right candidate to be a role model and be to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team through effective communication and influencing skills.  This role requires a highly skilled and experienced Medical Retina doctor, who will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and under the care of consultant ophthalmologists within the medical retina service. To work with the Medical Retina consultants to look at innovative ways to improve the service we provide for our patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post of Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology (10 programmed activities) will be based at Queens hospital but will be expected to work across sites.

The successful applicant will join 2 Consultant Led teams covering Medical Retina.

The post holder will be trained in diagnosing and managing retinal conditions.

Access to theatre sessions can be considered for suitable candidates.

The successful applicant will work innovatively with our clinical team and a range of partners to research, design and deliver this service.  Key partners will be the Trust A&E Departments, Optometrist, GPs, Nurses and Managers in primary and secondary care.