Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology - Luton, United Kingdom - Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Luton, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology (Full time-10PAs)

With a sub-specialty interest in Cataracts, Oculoplastics and Corneal

We are looking for a Locum Consultant to support the service recovery plan over the coming 6 months, participate in service development projects and work closely with the wider MDT to deliver the best care to our patients.

There are many service improvements underway within the Ophthalmology department at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital and in the region.

There are many opportunities for this role to support developments alongside the Ophthalmology leadership team and MDT. Such developments include;
- the implementation of an Ophthalmic EPR
- the development of the out of hours service for the Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) region

The theatres pathway improvement project
The development of a business case to relocate the Ophthalmology service offsite to increase capacity
Developing allied health professional and nursing roles
To provide high quality care to all patients presenting to the Ophthalmology Service.
To support the subspecialty areas of Cataracts, Oculoplastics and Corneal. This includes delivery of clinics, elective theatre sessions, minor procedures and involvement in service developments.
To work collaboratively with the Ophthalmology triumvirate (Clinical Director, Head of Nursing and General Manager) and the wider multidisciplinary team to actively support service improvements within the service.
Teaching, training and supervision of the Ophthalmology multidisciplinary team.
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust meetings and matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit. This includes responding to incident investigations and complaints.
To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).

Ophthalmology is the busiest outpatient specialty, with the Luton and Dunstable Hospital (L&D) providing approximately 35,000 outpatient appointments and 14,000 interventions or procedures annually prior to the coronavirus pandemic.

The service at the Luton and Dunstable hospital supported by a large team of medical, nursing, allied health professionals (AHPs) and the administrative team.

The team are working towards improved pathways and elective recovery.

There are a number of exciting developments underway to enable to service provide the best clinical care to the local population.

Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.

Travel between hospital sites may be required.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care.

The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Residence is required within ten miles by road or thirty minutes travelling time of the Hospital.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.