Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology interest in Vitreoretinal surgery

The post holder will be accountable to the Clinical Director of Ophthalmology and will work alongside Ms Rabia Bourkiza (Vitreoretinal lead) to deliver a comprehensive vitreoretinal service. This will include: ?Ensure that patients with vitreoretinal disease are in an identifiable pathway ? Identify high risk patients and ensure good communication to prevent DNA ?Ensure timely treatment and safe management of patients with vitreoretinal disease ? Teach and train junior medical, nursing and paramedical staff the basics of vitreoretinal disease management ? Update the vitreoretinal management protocols ? Track patients with significant visual loss, identify causes and pathways for improvement ? Develop patient resources, focus groups and provide staff training with feedback

YAG and Argon lasers, digital fundus fluorescein and indocyanine green angiography photography, optical coherence tomography (2 x Spectralis OCT), corneal topography, colour digital photography, anterior segment photography, IOL Master and A scan biometry, B scan ocular ultrasonography, nasal endoscopy and EMG for botulinum toxin administration are available within the clinic areas. There are clinics covering all the sub-specialist areas of ophthalmology as well as general clinics for rapid access to the hospital eye service. Eye Surgery Cataract, glaucoma, retinal, strabismus, corneal, oculoplastic and lacrimal surgery takes place in theatres in ACAD. Minor lid procedures are carried out in the minor procedures theatre in the clinic and intravitreal injections take place in the macular service on the ground floor. Some operating lists are covered by consultant anaesthetists who provide local or general anaesthesia as required. There is a step-down facility In ACAD. Out of hours cover is provided by the 24 hour casualty at the Western Eye which takes emergencies from all over London., London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.