Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmologist with interest in Retina
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
- Contract
- 0 months (Bank)
- Hours
- Flexible working - 37.5 hours per week (Bank)
- Job ref
- 343-6592718-AL-CJ-Y
- Employer
- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Epsom and St. Helier Hospital
- Town
- Carshalton
- Salary
- £100 - £125 Bank
- Salary period
- Hourly
- Closing
- 30/09/2024 23:59
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Ophthalmology Locum Consultant with interest in Retina
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
"At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values"
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At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values
Job overview
Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with Special Interest in Retina.
This post lien of work locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in retina and AMD. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment/ management of patients attending retina/ AMD clinics and the acute eye service. The clinical team is supported by specialist nurses, orthoptists, HCAs, technicians and a dedicated admin team including a diabetic failsafe officer. This post holder will be required to work across both sites and the role may change depending on service needs. The post could include some ad hoc cataract surgery to cover for leave.
Main duties of the job
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients.
- To at all times, comply with the GMC’s guidance on ‘Good Medical Practice’ as amended or substituted from time to time.
- To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director.
- To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
- On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust’s corporate induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).
- To participate in the Trust’s Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
- To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients under your care.
Working for our organisation
"At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values."
OUR MISSION: 'TO PUT THE PATIENT FIRST BY DELIVERING GREAT CARE TO EVERY PATIENT, EVERY DAY'
There's never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Onsite team for support
- Priority over agency
- Free annual training
- Competitive pay
- NHS Pension scheme.
- NHS email
- Eligible to a Blue light card.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Proposed Job Plan
The proposed job plan for this post is below. This will be discussed in detail with the post holder on appointment.
Monday |
0900-1300 |
Epsom OPD |
Retina clinic |
1300- 1700 |
Epsom OPD |
Retina clinic |
|
Tuesday |
0900 - 1300
|
St Helier |
Retina clinic |
1300 – 1700 |
St Helier |
Triage /Admin |
|
Wednesday |
0900 - 1300 |
St Helier |
Retina clinic / cover for Acute Eye Service |
1300 - 1700 |
St Helier |
Retina clinic |
|
Thursday |
0900-1300 |
Epsom |
Retina Clinic |
1300-1500 |
Epsom |
Retina Clinic |
|
Friday |
0900-1300 |
St Helier |
Retina clinic |
1300-1700 |
St Helier |
Retina clinic / cover for Acute Eye Service |
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
- Fellowship training in Retina
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- 6 months NHS experience as a consultant
- Evidence of Retina interest with particular emphasis on surgical and laser experience at a super specialist level
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Chloe Jackson
- Job title
- Recruitment consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02082962626
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