Consultant Ophthalmologist Glaucoma

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in Glaucoma to join the Ophthalmology Department at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn.

This substantive post offers the opportunity to play a key role in the development of the Trust's glaucoma service while delivering high-quality care for patients with glaucoma and other ophthalmic conditions, contributing to service development, innovation and waiting list recovery

The department is based within the dedicated West Norfolk Eye Centre and benefits from modern diagnostic and surgical facilities, including dedicated ophthalmic theatres, advanced retinal imaging and an exciting programme of digital transformation through the implementation of a dedicated ophthalmology Electronic Patient Record system.

As a senior member of the Trust, the post-holder will work in partnership with clinical, professional and managerial colleagues to uphold the highest standards of patient care. Core responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the provision of a first-class clinical glaucoma service
• Providing effective leadership within the specialty
• Supporting and developing teaching and research activities
• Working in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies
• Delivering clinical practice aligned with contractual requirements and the Trust's service plans

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to have completed senior subspecialty fellowship training in glaucoma, providing the knowledge, clinical expertise and surgical skill necessary to practise independently within the glaucoma service. They must have experience managing the full spectrum of complex glaucoma conditions.

The post holder should demonstrate expertise in interpreting glaucoma diagnostics--including OCT, visual fields, optic nerve imaging and anterior segment imaging--and have the ability to formulate and deliver safe, evidence-based management plans. Surgical competence is desirable but not essential.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.

Job responsibilities

For further information and details of this post, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCP/FRCS or equivalent completed

Desirable

• MD, PhD or evidence of further training and experience in Ophthalmology

Entry Criteria

Essential

• Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council.
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at time of interview

Experience

Essential

• A wide range of clinical skills and practice in the specialty, cataract and glaucoma management.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the emergency care of patients, both paediatrics and adults.