Job description: Bring your specialist knowledge and experience of Ophthalmology to a more progressive and rewarding environment at our Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth. One where, as part of a highly professional but friendly and compassionate team, you will get to provide both NHS and private patients with the very highest standards of care.
We are looking for a part-time Ophthalmologist to join our team to deliver excellent care and a range of ophthalmic procedures.
Applications from outside of the local area are welcome, there is a very generous relocation package available to support you.

About The Candidate
What we’re looking for:

• Current GMC specialist registration in Ophthalmology
• a high level of operative skill in high volume Phakoemulsification under topical anaesthesia, Occuloplastics , Glaucoma and Wet AMD
• Experience at Consultant level within the UK
• Committed to your own continuing medical education and professional development.

What you can expect in return:

• Competitive salary plus performance related incentive scheme
• The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development including 10 days CPD per year
• Outstanding long-term career opportunities
• Mandatory training through our excellent in house education programme
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

About The Company
From ear, nose and throat treatments, to foot and ankle surgery, here at Practice Plus Group, the secondary care we provide is second to none. The consistently high CQC ratings our hospitals and surgical centres receive bear testimony to that. And our success is all down to the care, skill and commitment shown by our teams across the UK.
To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact lauren.mackie@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team.

Join us to work in partnership with the NHS, delivering scheduled treatments to private and NHS patients. It’s a chance to be part of an agile and innovative healthcare company that’s determined to help our partners introduce new ideas and new ways of working. And it’s an opportunity to pursue a rewarding career as a key member of a caring team.
We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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Location: Plymouth

Job date: Sat, 23 Dec 2023 02:22:01 GMT

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Job description: Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Ophthalmologist with an interest in Vitreoretinal Surgery and Medical Retina.

The Cardiff Eye Unit based at University Hospital of Wales provides a comprehensive ophthalmic service for Cardiff and Vale and surrounding areas. The department also contracts with purchasing authorities in most other parts of South Wales.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services.

You will be able to take advantage of the excellent Consultant contract for Wales. The basic salary range for this post is £91,722 per annum to £119,079 per annum plus a further £26,672 per annum available in Commitment Awards. Consultants in Wales paid on one of the first three points of the substantive Consultant pay scale also receive a Wales recruitment incentive payment.

Applicants must ensure they provide names and contact details of referees covering at least the last 3 years of their employment/training history in full. In addition, applicants who are currently or have most recently been employed as a substantive Consultant or as a Locum Consultant in post for more than 12 months must also provide the name of their Medical Director as an additional referee.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will join an established team of 17 Consultant Surgeons providing a comprehensive and high quality patient care service across all ophthalmology practice.

Cardiff and Vale UHB is committed to expanding the Consultant cover in the Ophthalmology service in the near future. There are excellent training and career development opportunities in the department.

Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.

Applicants should either be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT / CESR(CP) at the time of interview.

Academic interests will be encouraged research and teaching in collaboration with Cardiff University’s School of Medicine will be expected.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission isCaring for People, Keeping People Well and ourvision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

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Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• On GMC Specialist Register for specialty / Specialist Registrar with CCT/CESR(CP) due within 6 months of interview date

Experience
Essential

• Broad training and experience in Ophthalmology
• Specialist training, research, audit, service development activities and experience in Medical Retina
• Completion of at least 1 year Vitreoretina Fellowship training

Skills
Essential

• Evidence of effective team and multi-disciplinary working
• Effective and demonstrable communication skills

Clinical Governance
Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
• Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation

Research
Essential

• Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication

Teaching
Essential

• Evidence of teaching medical students, junior doctors and allied health practitioners

Management
Essential

• Evidence of effective leadership skills

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Expected salary: £91722 – 119079 per year

Location: Cardiff

Job date: Sat, 23 Dec 2023 03:18:25 GMT

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