Job overview

This is a full time Consultant post within the Department of Ophthalmology and the successful candidate will work with existing substantive Consultants to provide a comprehensive service for Ophthalmology patients.  This post is based at the Luton & Dunstable University Hospital and includes duties at Moorfields, Bedford Hospital. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and energetic Ophthalmologist to play a key role across multi-disciplinary teams focussed on further developing efficient and safe pathways. The key service priorities that the role will actively support are strategic planning for the future of  elective recovery  and digitalisation of Ophthalmology processes.

 

The successful candidate will have demonstrable specialist knowledge and skills in Ophthalmology with a subspecialty focus on Oculoplastics with a subspecialty interest in orbital and thyroid eye disease and Adnexal Cancer. We are looking for a candidate who is flexible about ways of working and keen to work as part of a multi-professional team to deliver high quality care. In particular, the post holder should have an innovative approach to the elective pathway supporting with flexible cross cover of lists, the implementation of high volume low complexity lists and other improvements to patient care.

Main duties of the job

·       Maintain the highest clinical standards in the Ophthalmology management of all patients.

·  Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit. Regular contribution to departmental meetings, Journal club and Medical Grand rounds of the hospital.

 

·  Have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD) appraisal and revalidation.

 

·       Be required to provide a senior level of support to the department.

 

·       Provide outpatient clinics which may be supported by junior staff. To provide supervision and support to the MDT.

 

·   There will be administrative duties such as letter dictations and approvals, following up on patient results, discharge letters and other clinical paperwork. Outpatient correspondence should be received by the referrer and patient within 7 days. Electronic Discharge Letters (EDLs) following an admission, such as for surgery, should be completed within 24 hours.

 

·       Assess and manage where appropriate patients with a range of eye conditions across the Ophthalmology sub-specialties including acute / general Ophthalmology.

 

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.  Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

It is an exciting time to join Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.