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Consultant in Ophthalmology (Corneal)
| Posting date: | 20 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £99,532.00 to £131,964.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £99532.00 - £131964.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2024 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS9 7TF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9298-CON-842 |
Summary
In relation to this post, the Ophthalmology department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals strives to offer the very best care to all our patients through the delivery of high quality clinically services underpinned by excellent research, innovation and teaching. This role combines each element in the sub-specialties of genetic eye disease and medical retina, placing the post-holder at the heart of both a busy service for the local population and a highly specialised commissioned service with a thriving research portfolio for the region. 2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST The primary objectives of this post are to support and develop the emergency eye clinic including supervision of junior trainees and AHPs. In addition support for the regional corneal and refractive surgery service. In addition the role will involve developing the basic science and clinical research portfolio and to develop new pathways and models of care. In addition the post holder will contribute to the overall function of the ophthalmology department by supporting all colleagues and points of service delivery as required. As part of this, the consultant will provide clinical leadership and drive service improvement, efficiency and innovation in their area of specialism. The post holder will be expected to engage fully in all aspects of clinical audit, clinical governance and patient experience pertaining to their area of specialism.