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Give people better access to the care they deserve.
Bring your expertise and skills in ophthalmic procedures and join our multi-disciplined medical team, working across our Ilford hospital and Gillingham Surgical Centre site.
Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. Our facilities are modern, employing the latest technology with friendly and professional staff. We have strong control processes to ensure we maintain high standards of hygiene and above all, we're passionate about giving our patients the best possible care and helping them feel better, faster.
Reporting to our Hospital Medical Director, you will perform a range of ophthalmology procedures on referred patients, working in accordance with existing protocols and working practices.
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What you'll be doing
As well as being able to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within ophthalmology from your wide training and extensive experience, you will be required to demonstrate a high level of operative skill in the following areas:

• High Volume Phakoemulsification under topical anaesthesia (Essential)


• Oculoplastic (Desirable)


• Medical Retina (Desirable)


You will participate in the outpatients prior to surgery, and in all aspects of the operative care of the patients. It is anticipated that you will spend the equivalent of at least three days in the operating theatre and two days a week in a combination of outpatient assessment; administrative, management and clinical governance duties. You will also work closely with clinical colleagues, both specialists and RMO's, in order to enhance the level of patient care at the centre


• with operative skills in -

+ high volume phakoemulsification under topical anaesthesia
+ Oculoplastic (desirable)
+ Medical Retina (desirable)

• Experienced in high volume cataract surgery under topical anaesthesia
  
  A competitive salary of £147,000


• A performance related incentive scheme


• Support with your ongoing CPD


• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits


• Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments


• The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development


• Outstanding long-term career opportunities