Consultant Ophthalmologist inCambridge inCambridge PUBLISHED
FRI 10 JAN 2025
In addition to clinical responsibilities, the successful candidate will engage in teaching activities within a well-established regional training program, participate in the ophthalmic emergency on-call rota, and benefit from leadership development through a dedicated program. Collaborative work with related specialties such as dermatology, surgery, and ENT is also expected, enhancing patient care across both local and regional contexts.
Applications are invited for a Consultant Ophthalmologist with specialist interest in Oculoplastic, Lacrimal and Orbital Surgery.
The successful candidate will join a team of 22 Consultant Ophthalmologists at an exciting time of new development and investment in the Department of Ophthalmology at Addenbrooke's Hospital.
The successful candidate will help manage and develop the oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbital surgery service in collaboration with fellow consultant Mr Simon Woodruff. There will also be close collaboration with Dr Erika Damato for co-management of orbital inflammatory conditions (particularly thyroid eye disease). The oculoplastic service is supported by a dedicated clinical nurse specialist.
You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Ophthalmology or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.
As part of our commitment to supporting the medical workforce in the part they play in delivering an excellent caring service to patients, all newly appointed Consultants attend our five-day Consultant Development programme within a year of joining the Trust. Leadership is a key requirement of doctors' professional work and this innovative programme is designed to support Consultants to hone the leadership and management skills they need to succeed at CUH.
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The oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbital surgery service provides care for our local patients as well as a regional service for more specialist management in the East of England. The successful candidate will also work closely with consultant colleagues in related specialties including dermatology (particularly Mohs surgery), maxillofacial surgery and ENT surgery.
The successful candidate will participate in the consultant on call rota for ophthalmic emergencies (currently 1 in 11 rota). Emergency eye care is provided in one of our Eye Clinics with support from specialist doctors, clinical fellows and residents including full support from a specialist ophthalmic nursing team.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching activities of the department. There is a well-established regional teaching programme for specialist trainees in ophthalmology in the East of England.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
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