Consultant in Ophthalmology- Paediatrics & Strabismus

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust welcomes applicants to apply for this Substantive consultant post in Ophthalmology with special interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus and Cataract. This is a full time post within the Ophthalmology service. Management of general and complex paediatric ophthalmology cases, including screening and treatment of ROP, would be expected. We have a close working relationship with ophthalmology subspecialties and other medical specialties to provide support with management of other secondary conditions. The role will also be job planned to session in the Ophthalmic emergency department located at The Western eye hospital and a weekly adult cataract training list. Adult motility cases are done on this list as required The post offers an exciting opportunity for an energetic and innovative person to join the ophthalmic service for the UK's first Academic Health Science Centre and the largest trust in the country., The post holder will be involved in:

• Outpatient and inpatient care of general and complex paediatric patients.
• Undertaking ROP screening and treatment at Queen Charlotte & Chelsea Hospital
• Undertaking A&E sessions at the Western Eye Hospital.
• Undertaking Adult Cataract lists and Adult motility clinic and list.
• To maintain good communication with GP, optometrists, hospital clinicians and other allied professionals
• To provide teaching to medical students, other junior doctors, optometrists, nurses
• To assist in academic and pharmaceutical research activities within the department
• To assist in the management and development of the clinical serviceAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

• Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.
• Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.

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