About the Job

Head Medical have a fantastic opportunity for a

 

Consultant  Ophthalmologist  for work for a leading private hospital in the UK. 

 

The Hospital is based in Emersons Green, Bristol and has a  highly professional, friendly and compassionate team.

 

They are looking for experienced Ophthalmologists with 2+ years experience to join their outstanding, dedicated medical team  at our Emersons Green Hospital in Bristol.


You will have access to great facilities in a well-structured and relaxed environment. They offer high quality treatment in a wide range of specialties and deliver excellent clinical care.  As part of their professional, friendly and compassionate team you will do everything you can to ensure the patient’s treatment is of the highest standard.

Reporting to their Hospital Medical Director, you will perform a range of ophthalmology procedures on patients referred to both services, working in accordance with existing protocols and working practices at their Bristol hospital. There would also be some cross site working at their day surgery centre in Devizes, Wiltshire when required.

What you'll be doing:

As well as being able to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within ophthalmology from your wide training and extensive experience, you will required to demonstrate a high level of skill in the operative and non-operative aspects on the management and assessment of the following areas: 


• Slit-Lamp examination
• Gonioscopy
• Fundoscopy
• Tonometry
• Refraction


You will also be required to demonstrate a high level of operative skill in the following areas:


• High Volume Phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia (essential)
• Eyelid surgery
• Laser treatment

 

What's on offer?

  • Competitive salary of £149,950 per annum 
  • Full-time or part-time positions available.
  • Flexible working patterns (Mon-Sat).
  • Private pension with employer contributions.
  • 25 days annual leave up to a max. of 28 days  + UK Bank Holidays.
  • Access to a wide range of wellness and discounted lifestyle activities.
  • 10 days paid CPD leave with personal allowance.
  • Quarterly performance based bonus if all individual/hospital targets are met.
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  • Requirements to apply?
  • GMC Registration and on GMC Specialist Register 
  • Minimum 2 years NHS experience
  • Right to work in the UK

 

If you are interested , please apply! 

 

**If you know anyone who may be interested, we give up to £500 for referrals ** 

For a discussion about this role or
other opportunities contact Emma today.

emma@headmedical.com / 0131 370 0100

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