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Job Title: Ophthalmology Specialist

Practice: North Downs Specialist Referrals (NDSR)

Location: Surrey, Southeast England

Hours: Full and part-time rota options considered, between 3 and 5 days per week.

Job Type: Permanent 

We are looking for a Specialist or board-eligible ophthalmologist to join North Downs Specialist Referrals (NDSR) in Surrey, UK! 

Why Join us?

Purpose built multi-disciplinary hospital in attractive area of Surrey. Work alongside ECVO diplomates as part of a wider 12 discipline team. Fantastic facilities including a Zeiss operating microscope, new Stellaris Elite phaco machine, diode laser (laser indirect ophthalmoscope and endolaser), Keeler cryomatic II, on-site ultrasound, MRI, CT, and an extensive in-house laboratory.Excellent transport links including into London and two major UK airports (Gatwick and Heathrow). Flexible rota options available between 3 and 5 days per week.

The Team: You will work closely in a team of 2 ECVO diplomates and one ECVO board eligible ophthalmologist, supported by a discipline specific intern, a dedicated nurse, and two nursing assistants. We are specialist led with a wider team across 12 disciplines including surgery, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging, oncology, cardiology, neurology, dentistry, anaesthesia and dermatology. We have a small team of residents, rotating interns and an exceptional RVN, SVN and PCA team to support your service.

Hours: Ideally you would join us on a 4-day week basis (32 hours per week) however we offer flexibility to consider different options including 3 or 5 days per week. The weekend rota is currently 1 in 5 (shared with London Vet Specialists), but for existing ophthalmology patients only (no new cases seen).

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday LeaveRCVS & VDS fees paidExternal CPD fundedExtensive free online Linnaeus CPD programCareer progression opportunitiesStaff discount schemesLife AssuranceEnhanced sickness payEnhanced equal family leaveE-car salary sacrifice schemeEmployer contribution pension schemeWellness program including:Employee assistance programEyecare voucher schemeFree annual Flu jabCycle to work schemeRecruitment referral reward scheme

About us

North Downs Specialist Referrals is a single site, well-established multidisciplinary hospital with strength and depth across 12 specialist services. Our hospital is purpose-built and situated in an attractive and sought-after part of Surrey, within easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow Airports and 40 minutes from central London by train

NDSR is an internationally acknowledged centre of excellence for Specialist Veterinary Care, offering access to one of the largest groups of recognised Veterinary Specialists in the UK and Europe.

Our aim is to provide the highest standards of medical and surgical care for pets, in a caring and compassionate environment. We are committed to excellence in the care we provide patients and the service we provide to their owners and referring vets.

To apply, find out more information or arrange a confidential chat contact Natalie at Nataliejay.Shoemark@linnaeusgroup.co.uk

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Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people.

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-    We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets

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-    We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one.

We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future.

Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates.

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