Consultant Ophthalmologist Medical Retina and Uveitis

Consultant Ophthalmologist Medical Retina and Uveitis

This post has a job plan based across sites Hinchingbrooke, Stamford and Peterborough Hospital and the successful applicant would be expected to provide leadership to deliver a comprehensive and integrated Medical Retina Ophthalmology service across the appropriate NWAFT sites.

The post will provide MR outpatient clinics and theatre sessions primarily, and the appointee would be expected to work as part of our large team. Other additional subspecialty skills which would help the service would be advantageous. Additional cataract operating sessions will be available depending on the candidates operating experience.

The appointee will be also responsible for contributing to and coordinating the training of medical staff, hospital based optometrists and orthoptic staff who work within NWAFT's MR Service.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The advertised post has a job plan based at Hinchingbrooke, Stamford and Peterborough Hospital and the successful applicant would be expected to provide leadership to deliver a comprehensive and integrated Medical Retina Ophthalmology service across the appropriate NWAFT sites.

The post will provide MR outpatient clinics and theatre sessions, and the appointee would be expected to work as part of the team. Other additional subspecialty skills which would help the service would be advantageous. Additional cataract operating sessions will be available depending on the candidates operating experience.

The appointee will be also responsible for contributing to and coordinating the training of medical staff, hospital based optometrists and orthoptic staff who work in NWAFT's MR service.

He/she is responsible for the day-to-day management of his/her clinics and must ensure that in/out-patient services are covered during his/her planned absences.

Participation in episodes of shared care requires the consultant to provide advice and support to clinicians in other services regarding patients who may have a combination of ocular problems.

About us

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Job responsibilities

For more information, please see the documents attached.

Provisional assessment of Programmed Activities in Job Plan Direct Clinical Care: (includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable & unpredictable emergency work) Supporting Professional Activities: Includes mandatory training, appraisal, CPD, audit, teaching & research 6.0 PAs on average per week 4.0 PAs on average per week Proposed Job Plan The following provides scheduling details of the clinical activity and clinically related activity components of the job plan, which occur at regular times in the week. Agreement should be reached between the appointee and their Clinical Director with regard to the scheduling of all other activities, including the Supporting Professional Activities. Depending on the applicants experience and preference cataract surgery may or may not be an option on their job plan. Activities. Depending on the applicants experience and preference cataract surgery may or may not be an option on their job plan

Job description Job responsibilities

For more information, please see the documents attached.

Provisional assessment of Programmed Activities in Job Plan Direct Clinical Care: (includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable & unpredictable emergency work) Supporting Professional Activities: Includes mandatory training, appraisal, CPD, audit, teaching & research 6.0 PAs on average per week 4.0 PAs on average per week Proposed Job Plan The following provides scheduling details of the clinical activity and clinically related activity components of the job plan, which occur at regular times in the week. Agreement should be reached between the appointee and their Clinical Director with regard to the scheduling of all other activities, including the Supporting Professional Activities. Depending on the applicants experience and preference cataract surgery may or may not be an option on their job plan. Activities. Depending on the applicants experience and preference cataract surgery may or may not be an option on their job plan

Person Specification Qualifications and Training

• CCT or equivalent in Ophthalmology and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC or within six months of AAC.
• Full GMC Registration
• Full Registration with Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists

Experience

• Clinical Fellowship experience or equivalent
• High degree of surgical (if operating) and clinical skills
• Teaching at post and undergraduate levels

Research and Development

• Evidence of completed and published research
• Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols
• Evidence of having supervised and supported research

Teaching

• Commitment to ophthalmology education of undergraduate and postgraduates
• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience

Management

• Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
• Administrative or management roles during training of primary or secondary care teams. Recognised qualification/certificate course in management

Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude

• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and clinical colleagues
• Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Commitment to continuing medical education and involvement in clinical governance and audit
• Willing to undertake additional professional responsibilities local, regional or national

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work independently
• Good knowledge of English
• Good team skills
• Disability and equality awareness

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.