Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist YC73

West Herts Hospitals is seeking to appoint a fixed term consultant ophthalmologist with a special interest in Medical Retina. The job is comprised of 6 Programmed Activities (PAs). Main base will be Watford General Hospital but there may be clinics at other sites within West Herts. The successful applicant will be a committed clinician with subspecialist skills in medical retina and a track record of excellent clinical service delivery, service improvement, teaching, training and other qualities as identified in the person specification. The position provides an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified specialist to actively contribute to the further development of a modern Ophthalmology service within this highly regarded Trust, with its wide range of acute and community services, which will afford high professional visibility. The successful candidate will have a first-class opportunity to build a strong reputation as an Ophthalmologist., The successful applicant will join a team of 6 consultants in the West Herts ophthalmic department, providing a comprehensive service to the wider community. The post holder will have a job plan comprising of glaucoma clinics and surgical sessions.

• Lead and develop a specialised medical retina service for the diagnosis and medical and surgical management of patients. The Trust is keen on increasing virtual clinics and care in all sub-specialities and will expect such clinics as part of the medical retina service.
• Participate on a weekly basis in the running of the Urgent Eye Clinic
• Contribute to Clinical Governance, Clinic Audit and evidence-based practice within the department.
• Participate in teaching and supervision of undergraduates and postgraduates and other health care professionals.
• To actively support the Clinical Director/Clinical Lead and Trust in continually developing the service, introducing new innovations and working practices and continually improving efficiency.
  
  There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce. We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

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