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Job overview

Interviews will be taking place on 29^th May

We are looking to appoint a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special Interest in Vitreoretinal Surgery to join the Ophthalmology team at UHCW NHS Trust.

The post holder will actively provide and support the further development of excellent ophthalmology services for the Trust, working in collaboration with clinical colleagues in all disciplines to provide an integrated service for patients.

This post is principally a Vitreoretinal specialist post to work alongside another Vitreoretinal consultant. The post will be for 10 programmed activities per week, giving adequate time for SPA duties.

The department has a regular commitment to audit, with 10 sessions per year committed to audit and clinical governance. Teaching is an integral part of the unit, with junior doctors, medical students, Orthoptic and optometry students rotating through the department.

The applicant will be expected to participate in seminars and lectures for medical students, junior doctors and other professional or lay groups with health interests. The current on call rota is 1 in 14, third on call.

Main duties of the job

To work as a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a Speciality Interest in Vitreoretinal Surgery in the Ophthalmology Department working across a large multi-disciplinary department providing outpatient, surgical and emergency services at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire and St Cross Hospital, Rugby.Ìý

To actively provide and support the further development of first-class ophthalmology services for the Trust, working in collaboration with clinical colleagues in all disciplines to provide an integrated service for patients.

The post will be for 10 programmed activities per week, giving adequate time for SPA duties.

In addition, the post also has one session in the acute eye clinic and one general clinic to support the routine general ophthalmic service.

The department has a regular commitment to audit, with 10 sessions per year committed to audit and clinical governance. Teaching is an integral part of the unit, with junior doctors, medical students, orthoptic and optometry students rotating through the department. The candidate will be expected to participate in seminars and lectures for medical students, junior doctors and other professional or lay groups with health interests. The current on call rota is 1 in 11, third on call.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.