Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology - Hereford
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £100 to £120 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 May 2024 |
| Location: | Herefordshire, Herefordshire, HR1 2ER |
| Company: | Medacs Healthcare |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | DRS-Opth/HQ02ZCFW_1714128330 |
Summary
Client Name: Wye Valley NHS Trust
Role: Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology
Rates: £100 - £120 per hour (PAYE)
Shifts: Full time, Monday to Friday
Requirement: Tbc
Location: County Hospital (Hereford)
Benefits:
- We supply 95% of all NHS trusts and Health boards across the UK (more than any other agency)
- Free Revalidation & Appraisal support
- Designated body GMC connection with Medacs Healthcare
- Weekly Payroll
- Access to The Support Hub - our support service to help support your mental health and well-being and enable you to deliver outstanding care
- First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts
- A dedicated placement officer
- Free CPD courses and career support with Medacs Academy
- Hundreds of new shifts available every day
- Long term jobs and short shifts available
- Lucrative referral scheme
- 24/7/365 support - we're here when you need us
In your role as an Ophthalmology Doctor at Wye Valley NHS Trust, you will rely on your superior surgical skills, dexterity, and coordination to treat a diverse range of disorders, improving or in some cases fully restoring a patient's sight. Your extensive knowledge will help you explore all the treatment possibilities and enjoy a gratifying career.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
As an Ophthalmology Doctor with Wye Valley NHS Trust you will:
- Provide routine care, diagnosing and treating eye diseases and injuries as well as performing corrective surgeries.
- Manage emergency and specialist eye treatment clinics.
- Liaise with medical and non-medical staff to ensure quality treatment.
- Actively support patients and their families, communicating clinical information to explain findings using a variety of methods to ensure practical understanding.
- Communicate with patients on shared patient decision making
- Work in and where appropriate, lead a multidisciplinary team
- Assess and prioritise patient/client requirements, delegating effectively to others.
- Recognise, review, and report a patient's condition and any changes to the patient and the multidisciplinary team.
- Performing basic administrative and clerical tasks.
Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications
Essential
- Be a GMC registered Doctor (you do NOT need to be on the Specialist Register).
- Have relevant experience at Consultant level, or references to support your transition up to Consultant level.
- Hold evidence of stand-alone Right to Work in the UK (unfortunately locum jobs aren't able to offer visa sponsorship)
- You will need to pass an enhanced background check (DBS).
So, if you are an experienced Ophthalmology Doctor with the determination to ensure the highest standards of care are provided to all, apply today and be a part of the outstanding team at Wye Valley NHS Trust.