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Ophthalmologist

CHEC

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Job summary

We are committed to high standards of patient care with 99% of patients recommending our services to family and friends. We also take immense pride in our new state of the art hospitals using Bausch and Lomb equipment as we continue to open new clinics across the UK. Due to our services being more in demand than ever before we are looking for an Ophthalmologist to join us in Dorset

Main duties of the job

To continue with our support for the NHS, we are looking for general ophthalmologists of all grades to undertake consultation clinics across the range of services we offer. In addition to contributing to a rapidly expanding organisation across England, working with CHEC provides Excellent remuneration Industry leading technology Experienced clinical support team State of the art hospitals Flexible working

About us

CHEC are the largest provider of community ophthalmology services in the UK, delivering thousands of outpatient appointments per year. Established in 2012 as a provider of NHS eyecare outside the hospital setting, we continue to grow across the UK.

Date posted

12 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

CHEYW838717

Job locations

17 Bargates

Christchurch

BH23 1QD


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be required to perform a range of ophthalmology appointments on patients referred to CHEC and provide supervision of the provision of adult community ophthalmology services delivered by healthcare professionals, working in accordance with CHEC treatment protocols and working practices. Day to day, the post holder will deliver high quality clinical care to patients attending the community ophthalmology service in the following areas: General Ophthalmology High volume phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia Glaucoma services AMD Laser treatment Minor eye surgeries

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be required to perform a range of ophthalmology appointments on patients referred to CHEC and provide supervision of the provision of adult community ophthalmology services delivered by healthcare professionals, working in accordance with CHEC treatment protocols and working practices. Day to day, the post holder will deliver high quality clinical care to patients attending the community ophthalmology service in the following areas: General Ophthalmology High volume phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia Glaucoma services AMD Laser treatment Minor eye surgeries

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • To continue with our support for the NHS, we are looking for experienced general ophthalmologists of all grades to undertake consultation clinics and/or cataract surgery across the range of services we offer. Applicants will be expected to have an excellent clinical quality record and be able to demonstrate the ability to perform efficiently in clinics/theatre. Applicants will also need to demonstrate commitment to excellent teamwork. The post holder will have the opportunity to review their job plan with the Clinical Director at least annually.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • To continue with our support for the NHS, we are looking for experienced general ophthalmologists of all grades to undertake consultation clinics and/or cataract surgery across the range of services we offer. Applicants will be expected to have an excellent clinical quality record and be able to demonstrate the ability to perform efficiently in clinics/theatre. Applicants will also need to demonstrate commitment to excellent teamwork. The post holder will have the opportunity to review their job plan with the Clinical Director at least annually.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

17 Bargates

Christchurch

BH23 1QD


Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

17 Bargates

Christchurch

BH23 1QD


Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Resourcing Specialist

Jasmine Rogers

jasmine.r@chec.uk

07935708195

Date posted

12 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

CHEYW838717

Job locations

17 Bargates

Christchurch

BH23 1QD


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