Role Summary
Applications are invited for this exciting opportunity as a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist to join the dynamic and expanding Ophthalmology Department at North Devon District Hospital, which is part of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. There are currently six consultants, with special interests including paediatric ophthalmology, ocular motility, medical retina & uveitis, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, oculoplastics and vitreoretinal. The department also has two experienced associate specialists, several specialty doctors, GPs with a special interest and specialty trainees from the regional training programme. The unit is well-regarded within the region for training of ST3-level ophthalmology trainees and supporting SAS doctors.
We are looking to appoint a locum consultant, initially for 12 months who wishes to retain a broad-based portfolio but with a subspecialty interest that will complement our department. The successful applicant will provide comprehensive ophthalmology services for patients across North Devon and applications from candidates with sub-specialty interests will be considered. However, medical retina sub specialty experience and knowledge would be preferred, to fulfil the current service requirements.
About the Role
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. Our Medical workforce has separate arrangements.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Clinical activity includes outpatient clinics, theatre sessions and on-call duties.
Working Pattern:
This is an example of a likely weekly timetable which is subject to individual and team job planning agreement.
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Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Clinic |
SPA |
Clinic |
SPA |
Clinic |
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Admin |
Theatre |
Clinic |
Clinic |
CCR/Teaching |
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On-Call |
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2 |
Clinic |
Clinic |
Clinic |
SPA |
Clinic |
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SPA |
Admin |
Theatre |
Virtual Clinic |
CCR/Teaching |
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On-Call |
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On-call weekend (non-resident) will be a 1:7 frequency with prospective cover upon appointment.
Interview Date: TBC
For further information please contact; Either Mr Muhammad Razzaq (Lead Clinician), on 01271 314170 or Lauren Oke (Interim Group Manager) on 01271 311569. Informal visits are encouraged.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
It’s never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you'll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
