Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join Independent Health Group as an Ophthalmic Surgeon on a practising privileges contract. You will be based within our cataract service at the White Horse Centre in Westbury, but may be offered work in and around Wiltshire. We are looking for a surgeon to work for us on Wednesdays for up to 4 sessions per month, based on 8 patients per session. Pay rate is £120 per eye.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to
- Assess, diagnose, and manage patients referred for cataract evaluation, ensuring all clinical decisions are evidence-based and in line with national ophthalmic guidelines.
- Perform cataract surgery (phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation) to a high clinical standard, ensuring optimal visual outcomes and patient safety.
- Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments, discuss treatment options, obtain informed consent, and ensure patients are fully aware of the risks, benefits, and expected outcomes of surgery.
- Provide post-operative care, including the review and management of any complications or secondary procedures
About us
Established in 2004,Independent Health Group (IHG)has
been dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centred care closer to
home. With a strong commitment to delivering outstanding healthcare in the
community, we have spent the past 20 years building a reputation for
excellence, innovation, and compassionate service. In 2022, our dedication to
patient care was recognised with anOutstanding CQC rating, a
testament to our quality and commitment.
At IHG, we offer an alternative to traditional hospital settings,
ensuring our patients receive personalised care with continuity and
convenience. Our services are based on short waiting times, specific
appointment slots, and one-to-one clinician continuity, creating a
seamless and supportive experience for every patient.
Our teams work in asupportive, flexible environment,
where patient contact remains at the heart of everything we do. We
operateMonday to Friday, with no evening or bank holiday shifts,
allowing for ahealthy work-life balance. We strive to
accommodate flexible working arrangements that support our staffs
professional and personal needs.
At IHG, we are committed toinnovation in healthcare delivery,
providing an opportunity for professionals todevelop their skills,
contribute to the growth of an exceptional organisation, and make a real
impact on patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities:
Clinical
- Ensure a high standard of clinical care in cataract surgery.
- Drive best practice in patient care, efficiency and clinical outcomes ensuring clinical policies and operating practices are updated in response to developments in clinical practice or service changes
- Be responsible for the patients welfare and comfort.
- Ensure the patient understands their options on course of treatment and is provided with relevant information to allow informed choice.
- Explain procedures to the patient before treatment commences.
- Monitor and audit quality clinical practice, including the delivery of random audit and direct observation of peers.
- Look for opportunities for innovation and service improvements to improve patient care and standards of patient safety
- Foster a learning environment where all staff evaluate the quality of patient care, feel able to raise concerns, and where learning is shared.
- Maintain timely and accurate records.
Governance and Risk Management
- Ensure ophthalmology services meet the highest standards of clinical excellence, and that risks are identified and appropriately managed.
- Report and address any complaints, adverse events or other issues and ensure any learning is shared across the organisation.
- Develop and maintain safe systems of work.
Leadership
- Role model behaviours to support IHGs vision and values
- Champion patient safety and clinical excellence
- Help create an environment in which high quality cost-effective services are delivered, where innovation and continuous improvement are the norm and in which each member of staff is recognised and valued.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities:
Clinical
- Ensure a high standard of clinical care in cataract surgery.
- Drive best practice in patient care, efficiency and clinical outcomes ensuring clinical policies and operating practices are updated in response to developments in clinical practice or service changes
- Be responsible for the patients welfare and comfort.
- Ensure the patient understands their options on course of treatment and is provided with relevant information to allow informed choice.
- Explain procedures to the patient before treatment commences.
- Monitor and audit quality clinical practice, including the delivery of random audit and direct observation of peers.
- Look for opportunities for innovation and service improvements to improve patient care and standards of patient safety
- Foster a learning environment where all staff evaluate the quality of patient care, feel able to raise concerns, and where learning is shared.
- Maintain timely and accurate records.
Governance and Risk Management
- Ensure ophthalmology services meet the highest standards of clinical excellence, and that risks are identified and appropriately managed.
- Report and address any complaints, adverse events or other issues and ensure any learning is shared across the organisation.
- Develop and maintain safe systems of work.
Leadership
- Role model behaviours to support IHGs vision and values
- Champion patient safety and clinical excellence
- Help create an environment in which high quality cost-effective services are delivered, where innovation and continuous improvement are the norm and in which each member of staff is recognised and valued.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- FRCOphth / MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification.
- On or eligible to join GMC Specialist Register
- CCT in Ophthalmology (or equivalent training)
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience as a consultant, associate specialist or staff grade Experience in general Ophthalmology
- Experience in cataract surgery
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Able to lead and co-ordinate a multidisciplinary clinical team
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- High standard of written and spoken English
Personal Competencies
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and deal with conflicting demands.
- Ability to solve complex issues.
- Understanding of the cultural differences and diversity in the workplace.
- Ability to travel to sites across the organisation
- A team player Able to work on own initiative with limited supervision Suited to working in a community setting
- Committed to the highest standards of patient care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- FRCOphth / MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification.
- On or eligible to join GMC Specialist Register
- CCT in Ophthalmology (or equivalent training)
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience as a consultant, associate specialist or staff grade Experience in general Ophthalmology
- Experience in cataract surgery
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Able to lead and co-ordinate a multidisciplinary clinical team
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- High standard of written and spoken English
Personal Competencies
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and deal with conflicting demands.
- Ability to solve complex issues.
- Understanding of the cultural differences and diversity in the workplace.
- Ability to travel to sites across the organisation
- A team player Able to work on own initiative with limited supervision Suited to working in a community setting
- Committed to the highest standards of patient care
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).
