Consultant Ophthalmologist

• Location: Emersons Green, Bristol
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £140,000 - £150,000

We are recruiting for an independent sector healthcare company renowned for high-quality patient care, excellent clinical outcomes, and innovation. We are seeking a Consultant Ophthalmologist to join our dedicated team Emersons Green. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Perform a range of ophthalmology procedures on patients referred to the treatment centre, adhering to centre protocols and practices.
• Conduct preoperative and postoperative activities, including clinical support work.
• Engage in outpatient assessments prior to surgery and manage all aspects of post-operative care.
• Demonstrate high-level skills in both operative and non-operative management and assessment of ophthalmology-specific procedures such as Slit-Lamp examination, Gonioscopy, Fundoscopy, and High Volume Phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia.
• Participate in the potential development of Medical Retina/Glaucoma services.
• Collaborate closely with both surgical and non-surgical colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
• Engage in audit, research, and management of services, contributing to departmental meetings and treatment centre management in agreement with the Medical Director.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience and high skill level in ophthalmology, particularly in surgical procedures and patient management.
• Ability to perform the listed procedures independently with an excellent clinical quality record.
• Commitment to teamwork, developing clinical care pathways, and improving these pathways over time.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude towards patient care.
• Willingness to provide out of hours on-call cover on a rota basis.
• Engagement in management tasks and clinical supervision of junior medical and/or other clinical staff.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Participation in innovative projects and the potential to lead new services.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

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