Paediatric Ophthalmology Consultant

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Job overview Two substantive fulltime Consultant posts in Paediatric Ophthalmology

It's a great time to come and join the Paediatric Ophthalmology team at the Bristol Eye Hospital that is expanding. We are now inviting applications for two substantive Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologists-one replacement post and one brand new role.

Bristol Eye Hospital is a welcoming and highly collaborative unit providing paediatric ophthalmology services to a local population of around 500,000 and acting as a tertiary referral centre for a further 1.5 million people across the region.

We work closely with the Bristol Royal Children's Hospital (recently ranked 4th in the UK for Paediatrics by Newsweek) and benefit from strong links with major paediatric services including Neurosciences, Metabolic Medicine, Haematology/Oncology, and Critical Care, as well as two Level 3 Neonatal Units.

Our partnerships extend to the University of Bristol (a leading research institution), the University of the West of England's School of Optometry, and Sirona, the primary provider of community paediatric services. These relationships offer fantastic opportunities for teaching, research and broader service development. The University of Bristol Department of Ophthalmology has close links with Moorfields/UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and leads its field in research into eye disease and the development of new treatments. The hospital also houses one of only two corneal transplant banks in England.

Main duties of the job These roles will expand our current consultant team (one full time and two part time) to three full time and two part time consultants (4 WTE). With this growth, we aim to strengthen and broaden our subspecialty provision through new MDTs, extended regional services, and enhanced teaching and training for colleagues across the Southwest.
We are seeking colleagues with paediatric subspecialty training and a passion for delivering excellent clinical care. With two posts available, we can offer flexibility in job planning, theatre allocation and timetable design.
Successful candidates will participate in ROP screening and treatment (training can be provided) and support general paediatric outpatient care, including outreach at our coastal Weston super Mare site. Surgical lists including paediatric and adult cataract/strabismus can be shared based on experience and interest.
We also welcome applicants who can bring or develop a special interest, particularly in areas such as Botox, paediatric glaucoma, neuro ophthalmology, or inherited eye disease.

Working for our organisation University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward thinking multi award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further details of this position.

• Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent, OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview
• Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications
• Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register to start Consultant appointment.
• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Paediatric Ophthalmology including ROP screening
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
• Previous Paediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship or TSC (Trainee Selected Component) in Paediatric Ophthalmology
• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements the department

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance and Audit

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence based practice
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme with evidence

Research

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Evidence of peer review research papers
• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department

Teaching and Training

• Experience of teaching medical students.
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
• Formal teaching qualification
• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations
• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Other

• Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
• Meets professional health requirements
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at interview.
• If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
• The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
• By applying for this post, you are agreeing to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
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