Ophthalmology- Specialty doctor
| Posting date: | 11 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £59,175.00 to £95,400.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £59175.00 - £95400.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, RG15AN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9193-25-0664 |
Summary
Clinical Duties: The candidate should be able to 1. Demonstrate competency in diagnosis, investigation and management of paediatric ophthalmic patients in outpatients, inpatients and emergency settings. 2. Have advanced skills to assess vision in children of all developmental ages, and assess and manage refractive error, squint and amblyopia. 3. Understand and be able to order (or refer to specialist services) appropriate tests including metabolic tests, genetic tests and electro-diagnostic tests. 4. Diagnose and plan management of nystagmus in children 5. Manage eye and vision problems relating to brain damage and cerebral visual impairment (such as those caused by premature birth or birth trauma). 6. Co-manage paediatric, glaucoma, corneal and retinal disease and paediatric uveitis with appropriate specialists. 7. Confidently examine and diagnose babies referred with absent red reflex and non accidental trauma. 8. Recognise and refer patients who will benefit from more specialist input. 9. Use highly developed consultation skills efficiently to manage busy clinics whilst managing Patient expectations. 10. Assist with decision-making where there are cognitive impairment barriers, employing Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) services or equivalent if necessary 11. Ability to perform paediatric squint surgery independently is desirable but not essential.