Job Title - Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist - General
Hours per week-10 Programmed Activities per week - No On calls
Perm/Fixed Term- Fixed Term 6 months (with a view to possibly extend)
Salary - £99,532 - £131,964 per annum
Closing date-19th July 2024
Interview Date-6th August 2024
The service is looking to recruit consultants who have an interest in one of the following subspecialties: Medical Retina, General and or paediatric Ophthalmology. Must have UK experience.
Applicants will be encouraged to develop their subspecialty expertise and to support the development of a leading ophthalmic consultant team. The ophthalmology department offers general ophthalmic care, a high-volume cataract service, medical retina service, glaucoma service, ROP screening and paediatric outpatients.
The Clinics are well supported by a team of experienced nurses, optometrists, orthoptists, clinic technicians and dedicated administrators.
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

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The Ophthalmology department is well established at George Eliot Hospital though has until recently been delivered via an insourced company. This is two of three new posts to be recruited to for the new George Eliot ophthalmology service and will further enhance and expand our localised services.
We are a busy and expanding department well supported by the ‘orthoptic’ and ‘optometric’ services. The department is fully equipped with fluorescein angiography facilities, B-scan, OCT, Humphrey’s visual fields and lasers such as YAG and SLT. This is provided in the dedicated ‘ophthalmology outpatients department’ on site.
Applicants will be encouraged to develop their subspecialty expertise and to support the development of a leading ophthalmic consultant team. The ophthalmology department offers general ophthalmic care, a high-volume cataract service, medical retina service, glaucoma service, ROP screening and paediatric outpatients.
The Clinics are well supported by a team of experienced nurses, optometrists, orthoptists, clinic technicians and dedicated administrators.
Day case cataract surgery is well established with two full lists per week, held in our ‘day procedures unit, well supported by dedicated ophthalmic theatre staff including a lead ODP.
Here at George Eliot our vision to ‘ excel at patient care’ takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
E ffective Open Communication
e x cellence and safety in everything we do
C hallenge but support
E xpect respect and dignity
L ocal health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Please refer the Job description for details