At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert care for vitreo-retinal patients and manage emergency cases.
- Company: Leading ophthalmology department with a focus on innovative patient care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with excellent career progression.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real difference in patients' lives.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified ophthalmologist with experience in vitreo-retinal surgery.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 £ per year.
Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist- Vitreo-retinal
The VR service treats conditions at the back of the eye which often require surgical intervention.
A large part of the service are the VR emergencies (VRE) seen in dedicated emergency clinics and operated on emergency theatre lists.
This post will be based across City Road and the Moorfields at St Georges satellite site.
Participation in the consultant on call rota will be expected to cover all aspects of VR emergency work and the post holder will be responsible for the care of Vitreo-retinal service patients of one of our consultant team.
In the year 2024/25, the Vitreoretinal department saw 2,910 elective admissions, 2,075 non-elective admissions and 26,598 outpatient attendances.
The department consists of 9 consultants.
Junior medical staff currently includes two North Thames Specialist Registrars (Fellows) sub-specialising in Vitreo-retinal, five Vitreo-retinal Fellows and five Specialist Registrars.
In addition, we have a Nurse consultant who plays an increasing role in the management of all Vitreo-retinal patients.
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