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Job overview

We are advertising for a Substantive Consultant Ophthalmologist with an interest Paediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus and Neuro Ophthalmology.

The Sussex Eye Hospital is a specialist eye hospital with two dedicated ophthalmic theatres (one with anaesthetic cover); one ward; outpatients department and orthoptic departments and a 24hr eye casualty service.  The Orthoptic department is run by the Head Orthoptist and 6 orthoptic colleagues and opticians the new role will work closely with this team to provide the Paedatric, strabismus and Neuro ophthalmology service. The Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital has 3 dedicated paedatric theatres, a day case unit and 3 wards and the Trevor Mann Baby Unit provides level 3 neonatal care.

The service serves a population of approximately 750,000, through the hub at the Sussex Eye Hospital and the spoke unit at Princess Royal Hospital and Lewes Queen Victoria Hospital.

The Sussex Eye Hospital has an active role in research, supported by its own research team and the trust research department.

Main duties of the job

The role involves working in a friendly department which providing a comprehensive paediatric, strabismus and neuro ophthalmology service as described in the timetable.  Working alongside a skilled Orthoptic team, Mrs Victoria Barrett Ophthalmology Consultant with a special interest in Paediatric ophthalmology, strabismus and Neuro ophthalmology and Mr Dominic Heath who is reducing his hours as he moves towards full retirement and Dr Sarah Cooper Neurologist with a special interest in Neuro ophthalmology.  The Oculoplastic team supports the service with oculoplastic and orbital expertise.  The Uveitis Consultant Ed Hughes supports complex paediatric patients with uveitis.  As well as the Neonatal and Paediatric and Neurosurgery teams.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.   Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First.  Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.  We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.   Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.