The Ophthalmology Department is seeking to appoint a full-time Associate Specialist with a specialist interest in Cornea and Cataract to support and further develop a comprehensive ophthalmology service. The post will contribute to the delivery of high-quality elective and emergency ophthalmic care for adult patients, with a primary focus on corneal disease, cataract management, and anterior segment surgery.
The post holder will be expected to participate fully in departmental activities, including outpatient clinics, day case and general theatre activity, and emergency care where appropriate. The successful applicant will work closely with consultant colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
This is a 10 PA post comprising both face-to-face and virtual consultations, with a balance of clinical, surgical, and supporting professional activities. The post will consist of 8 DCC sessions and 2 SPA sessions.
The department has a strong reputation for training, service development, and clinical governance. The post holder will be supported in maintaining and developing advanced skills in corneal and cataract care and surgery.
Key Responsibilities:
To provide high-quality outpatient and emergency ophthalmology services for adult patients, with a focus on corneal and cataract conditions.
To independently assess, diagnose, and manage patients with corneal disease, cataract, and anterior segment pathology within agreed protocols.
To perform cataract surgery and anterior segment procedures including corneal graft surgery in accordance with experience, competence, and departmental guidelines.
To contribute to corneal clinics, cataract assessment clinics, and post-operative follow-up services.
To provide consultation and advisory support to medical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust when required.
To supervise, support, and appraise junior medical staff and allied health professionals, in conjunction with consultant colleagues.
To participate in the education and training of junior doctors, medical students, nurses, optometrists, orthoptists, and general practitioners.
To maintain effective communication with general practitioners and community providers, including optometrists.
To demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of clinical governance, quality improvement, and patient safety.
To participate in audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement projects.
To engage with the Trust’s Safety Learning Event reporting system.
To attend and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings relevant to ophthalmology and anterior segment services.
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
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