Lead a growing ophthalmology referral service with real clinical autonomy, no out-of-hours or on-call, and the chance to shape how the department develops next. This is a full-time or part-time leadership role within a multidisciplinary referral hospital in Colchester.
Colchester Referral Hospital is in a new phase of growth, and this role offers you the chance to lead its ophthalmology referral service with genuine clinical autonomy. You will shape the direction of a department that is described as varied and growing, with the opportunity to influence future investment in equipment and service development.
The post sits within a modern multidisciplinary referral hospital and includes collaboration with surgery, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging and emergency and critical care colleagues who are on site 24 hours a day. You will also have support from an experienced nursing team, including dedicated ophthalmology RVNs, and a culture where clinicians discuss cases together and support one another.
The role is based in Colchester, with a mix of clinical leadership, teaching and service development. It is open to full-time or part-time working, and there is no out-of-hours or on-call because the night ECC team provides 24/7 inpatient care.
Colchester Vets for Pets Referral Hospital is part of the VetsforPets and Pets at Home Vet Group. The role sits within a modern multidisciplinary referral hospital that is building its ophthalmology service and aiming to become a partner of choice for practices across Essex and East Anglia.
The hospital has on site CT, high quality ultrasonography, comprehensive ophthalmic diagnostic equipment, a Zeiss OPMI Visu 200 operating microscope, an Alexos 3 phacoemulsification system, dedicated ophthalmology RVNs and surgical facilities.
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