Trosolwg o'r swydd

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust with expertise in Paediatrics (optional Adult and Paediatric Strabismus). We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team at the Royal Eye Infirmary working together to make a difference to Ophthalmology services within Plymouth and beyond.

Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and be on the GMC Specialist Register for surgical Ophthalmology or within 6 months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT at the time of interview.

The Ophthalmology unit offers a comprehensive range of routine, urgent and specialist ophthalmic services and the post-holder will be expected to play an active role in the development and provision of the Paediatric sub-specialty services for patients.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

This post is for a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Paediatrics Ophthalmology. It is a maternity cover post which will continue to support the growth or our department, however, there maybe an option to extend the contract for the right candidate.

The post will be based at the REI in Plymouth providing core clinical activities such as triaging, outpatient clinics, surgical operating as well as ROP screening and treatment.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.