Locum Speciality Doctor in Ophthalmology

Job Description

Job title: Locum Speciality Doctor in OphthalmologyLocation: PlymouthPay: Negotiable Hours: Locum Cover 2 days per week (6 months)Type: Agency Temporary / LocumRef: 0009About the Job:We are looking to appoint a specialty doctor in ophthalmology for two days a week (flexible by agreement in advance). The post will cover Urgent Care and some general / cataract clinics as required.The Trust is the main ophthalmic centre for the district, with a catchment population for secondary work of approximately half a million. The Trust provides some tertiary services to the population of Devon and Cornwall - Oculoplastic, Cornea and Vitreoretinal Surgery, and there are further opportunities to extend the present service in tertiary roles.The department is currently served by ten consultants and supporting medical and ancillary staff. As of January 2013, they relocated to a new purpose-built unit housed within Derriford. The Trust has its own theatres and day case unit and its own outpatient’s department.The post is intended for applicants who have at least 4 years of clinical experience in the field of ophthalmology, are willing to further their knowledge and skills, and are happy to pursue high quality eye care and improve our cost-effectiveness. We expect potential candidates to have successfully passed recognised exams, i.e. M/FRCOphth, M/FRCS (ophthalmology), FEBO or similar. We would therefore expect the applicant to be competent at independently running general and urgent care ophthalmic clinics, and to participate in sub-speciality clinics, laser treatments and theatre lists. There will be the opportunity to develop further clinical, teaching and research skills. The appointee will be required to work with his/her colleagues in providing a service in Ophthalmology which is of a high quality and which meets the government set waiting list targets and the Trusts quality standards.The appointee will be expected to take an active role in the training of junior doctors and nursing and ancillary staff both within the Trust and Externally. The appointee will be required to actively participate in providing first class clinical governance.Requirements / Skills / Knowledge:• Full GMC registration• The post holder will work under the supervision of the Consultants in outpatients• The post is intended for applicants who have at least 4 years of clinical experience in the field of ophthalmology• We expect potential candidates to have successfully passed recognised exams, i.e. M/FRCOphth, M/FRCS (ophthalmology), FEBO or similar.• Competent at independently running general and urgent care ophthalmic clinics• Take an active role in the training of junior doctors and nursing and ancillary staff• Demonstrate evidence of a sound ophthalmic training (formal / informal)Benefits:• Weekly payroll • Choice of payment options - PAYE, umbrella and limited company• Volume and variety - thousands of shifts available across NHS and private healthcare providers• Flexible shift options - ad hoc and block bookings available• Faster registration - with a one-stop registration, interview and compliance process, you can start your first shift in as little as ten days• Competitive pay rates - all pay rates include holiday pay• Excellent referral scheme • First sight of NHS shifts - as preferred suppliers with several NHS trusts, you’ll get the pick of shifts before they reach other agencies• Free mandatory training• Support with revalidation and appraisalsTo find out more, simply register your interest and apply todayDisclosure 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. Required skills

Clinical

SPR

nhs

doctor

opthalmology

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Clinical SPR nhs doct opthalmology