Job Summary
The Department of Ophthalmology is the sole provider of eye care to the population of Jersey and visitors to the Island. The department is in the process of active expansion in staff and facilities. The department is a dedicated self-contained unit. The Medical Staff currently comprises three Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeons, Mr E Zinicola (Medical & Surgical Retina), Mr G Bowler (Oculoplastic, Adnexal & Lacrimal) and Mr A Spiteri (Cornea & Ocular Surface); Two Associate Specialists and one Staff Grade (this post). The department has its own nursing team headed by a full time Department Manager/CNS supported by a Deputy Sister/CNS and 3 Staff Nurses, 3 Assistant Practitioners and 6 Health Care Assistants. Two senior orthoptists are responsible for orthoptic services on the Island, which includes a school entry screening programme as well as, uniquely, screening of all stroke in-patients for visual problems. Low Vision and paediatric refraction clinics are provided i...