Specialist Ophthalmology

Supports and adheres to all hospital departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures.
Supports and participates in the organization’s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes.
Assists with Consultant staff in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all timesAttends Divisional meetings as invitedSupports the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidentsAssumes other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Consultant StaffTechnicalUnder the supervision of the Consultant Physician, diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards of best practice for the post holder’s specialty. The Specialist’s clinical duties include but are not limited to the following:Assists the Consultant Physician in supervising the activities of junior medical staff, and jointly assumes responsibility for the care they provideComplies with all hospital polices regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow up practicesPractices appropriate utilization of the organization’s resourcesLeads ward rounds; reassesses both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis, in line with established best practiceAccurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established proceduresRegularly reviews results of all investigations and modifies treatment as requiredLiaises with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as requiredActively participates in multi-disciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe and holistic care for individual patientsEnsures preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consentAccepts clinically appropriate referrals from the Emergency Department, primary care, other departments, specialty clinics, walk in patients, and patients referred from other hospitalsParticipates in and supports the Consultant Physician in ensuring the provision of out of hours on call) coverage on a rotational basis including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays as requiredCommunicates clinical information to patients and the patient’s family and friends (with consent of the patient) in a timely mannerMaintains a good working relationship with members of staff and promotes collaboration and a team-based approach to patient carePerforms other clinical responsibilities as assignedQuality & SafetyHelps support quality improvement initiatives within the DivisionSupports a culture of regular audit and encourages the use of audit results for improving clinical practiceSupports the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidentsEducationPromotes and participates in clinical research and publicationPromoting and assisting in the instruction, guidance and supervision of junior medical staff (required)Keeps abreast of the current, relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industryParticipates in clinical research and publicationResponsibilitiesManagerial/AdministrationSupports and adheres to all hospital departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures.
Supports and participates in the organization’s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes.
Assists with Consultant staff in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all timesAttends Divisional meetings as invitedSupports the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidentsAssumes other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Consultant StaffTechnicalUnder the supervision of the Consultant Physician, diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards of best practice for the post holder’s specialty. The Specialist’s clinical duties include but are not limited to the following:Assists the Consultant Physician in supervising the activities of junior medical staff, and jointly assumes responsibility for the care they provideComplies with all hospital polices regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow up practicesPractices appropriate utilization of the organization’s resourcesLeads ward rounds; reassesses both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis, in line with established best practiceAccurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established proceduresRegularly reviews results of all investigations and modifies treatment as requiredLiaises with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as requiredActively participates in multi-disciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe and holistic care for individual patientsEnsures preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consentAccept