Locum Glaucoma Consultant - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom - University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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This is a 12 month locum post to help manage the increasing demand on the glaucoma service.


The post holder will be expected to contribute to the general ophthalmic and cataract service and flexibility is required to meet the departments service commitment to delivery of efficient, safe and high quality patient care.


The successful applicant will participate in outpatient activity leading and managing both specialist glaucoma and general ophthalmology clinics, be involved in preoperative management prior to surgery, and in all aspects of the operative care of the patients.

It is anticipated that the surgeon will spend the equivalent of at two sessions in the operating theatre and three/four sessions a week in outpatient clinic in addition to administrative, management, clinical governance and supporting professional activity duties.

S/he will work closely with clinical colleague, nursing and other allied health care staff in order to enhance the level of patient care at the Trust.


University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.


Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care.

We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions.

The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.

Flexible working requests will be considered.

A detailed job description and main responsibilities can be found within the job pack attached in the supporting documents.
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