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 POST OF: LOCUM CONSULTANT IN OPHTHALMOLOGY (Medical Ophthalmology)

A part-time 7.5 PA post as a locum Consultant in Medical Ophthalmology is available from 01^st May 2024 at the Oxford Eye Hospital.  The ideal candidate would have post CCT Fellowship in Medical Ophthalmology including training in neuro-ophthalmology and uveitis or CCT in Ophthalmology with fellowship training in Neuroophthalmology. It would particularly suit those with an additional interest in uveitis. This is a locum consultant post fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leave of the substantive potholder. The 7.5PAs are apportioned 6.5 for direct clinical care and 1.0 for supporting professional activity with an on-call commitment. This post is purely a medical post and there are some virtual sessions which can be done remotely.

Candidates are highly recommended to visit the department and hospital and are invited to contact Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology, Mr Jonathan Norris [email protected] or Rebecca Turner ([email protected]) as the contact, Interim Clinical Director.

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The post holder’s duties will be primarily at the John Radcliffe Hospital but it is a condition of the appointment that the post holder will be willing to work in any of the Trust’s locations.

Clinical Duties of post

Aims and responsibilities

The basis for this post is to provide Medical Ophthalmology Services for the Oxford Eye Hospital.

Clinical

The post-holders’ duties will be primarily at the Oxford Eye Hospital. The Oxford Eye Hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities including the full gamut of imaging technologies including OCTA. Our medical ophthalmology team is using virtual clinics in addition to face-to-face appointments.

Facilities for studying and training

The post-holder will be required to keep himself/herself fully up-to-date with their relevant area of practice and to be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trusts.   Professional or study leave will be granted at the discretion of the Trusts, in line with the prevailing Terms and Conditions of Service, to support appropriate study, postgraduate training activities, relevant CME courses and other appropriate personal development needs.

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OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

LOCUM CONSULTANT IN OPHTHALMOLOGY (MEDICAL RETINA)

We are looking for an enthusiastic Locum Consultant Medical Ophthalmologist with an   interest neuro-ophthalmology and uveitis to join our established team of 24 Consultants and work in the Oxford Eye Hospital.

The Oxford Eye Hospital provides a medical ophthalmology service to the Thames Valley Population and supports the Neurosurgery/Neurology Departments in Oxford University Hospitals Trust. In addition, we provide a neuro-ophthalmology service to the national Specialised Services for Neurofibromatosis 2 and Neuromyelitis Optical, based at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust. The Ocular Inflammation Service is a Regional Tertiary Referral service for both adults and children. This post is to provide consultant level cover in neuro-ophthalmology and uveitis. There is one medical ophthalmology fellow, three medical retina fellows and optometrists with extended role and Deanery trainees who work in the service. The post is based Oxford Eye Hospital.  The medical services are using remote consultations as well as face to face appointments.