Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist

OverviewApplications are invited for a permanent 9.5 PA ophthalmology Locum consultant to The Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Foundation Trust, Department of Ophthalmology.

The post holder will be required to cover general ophthalmology and is expected to be an enthusiastic surgeon who wishes to enhance the current ophthalmic services and develop the department in the future.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical care in general ophthalmology.

Support and contribute to transforming ophthalmology services at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital through application of Royal College and national recommendations, such as Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT).

Work as part of the ophthalmology team to deliver a sustainable and modern department.

Organisation and ServicesWe provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East. We have over 6,000 staff and serve nearly one million people. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including maternity, emergency and children\''s services, in addition to community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.

Trust HighlightsWe are one of the best performing Trusts in the country and one of the top trusts to work for. Staff report being engaged, motivated, and appreciative of the quality of care and facilities. The Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as \''Good\'' in all five domains (safe, effective, caring, responsive, well-led), with an overall rating of \''Good\''. NHS Improvement also awarded an \''Outstanding\'' rating for use of resources. The Trust continues to invest in its facilities, including significant capital projects to expand critical care and redevelopment of the children\''s unit, in partnership with CW+ and generous ..... full job details .....