Consultant in Ophthalmology with a Special Interest in Glaucoma (NHS Medical & Dental: Consulta[...]

Employer
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
James Paget University Hospital
Town
Gorleston
Salary
£99,532 - £131,964 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/06/2024 23:59
Interview date
21/08/#####
Consultant in Ophthalmology with a Special Interest in GlaucomaNHS Medical & Dental: Consultant The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of around 250,000 people in the Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Waveney areas. The Trust provides an integrated hospital and community children’s service.Patent and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by: Putting patients firstAiming to get it rightRecognising that everybody countsDoing everything openly and honestly ‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England' Job overviewThe James Paget University Hospital is seeking to appoint a ConsultantOphthalmologist with specialist interest in Glaucoma, as a replacement post. The Consultant will have responsibility for providing a specialist glaucoma and comprehensive ophthalmic service in conjunction with their consultant colleagues. We are dedicated to providing high quality care for the population of South East Norfolk and North East Suffolk. The post is based at the James Paget Hospital, with outreach clinics at Beccles, as outlined in the job plan (see above).The position provides an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified specialist to actively contribute to the further development of a modern Ophthalmology service within this highly regarded Trust, with its wide range of acute and community services, which will afford high professional visibility. The successful candidate will have a firstclass opportunity to build a strong reputation as an Ophthalmologist. Job Description and Person Specification is awaiting RCOpht approval. Main duties of the jobThe DepartmentThe outpatient department is run by Sister Julie Mitchell / Sister Louise Nunney and is well-equipped, with:Nine consulting rooms, each containing standard ophthalmic instrumentsTwo orthoptic roomsPhotographic roomLaser treatment roomVisual field examination roomTreatment room.Also available in the department are:-Humphrey (x4) VF analyzers.Ellex pattern frequency doubled Nd:YAG laser, Ellex Nd:YAG laser, and SLT laserA and B Ultrasound standardized echographyFarnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue testDigital Retinal camera(KOWA) and wide-field OPTOS CameraHRA2 Fluorescein, ICG and Autofluorescence cameraSpectralis OCT MACHINES × 4 at JPUH site AND 1 OCTA Angiography system at Beccles.Auto-refractorCorneal Specular MicroscopyMICS cataract surgery equipment - Bausch & Lomb Stellaris (x2)Working for our organisationThe Trust provides comprehensive acute care for the population of Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and the South Waveney area and for many visitors to the area. This acute care provided from the James Paget University Hospital site at Gorleston is supported by other community services at the Newberry Centre, Kirkley Rise North Lowestoft, and outreach clinics. The Trust serves a population of approximately 230,000, with 500 beds, 3,370 members of staff, both full and part time and a budget of £129 million per annum. We are a University Hospital with a medical school; training the next generation of health professionals and developing research.The James Paget University Hospital is a high performing hospital with a history of strong performance both financially and in terms of achieving national and local targets. There is a close working relationship between staff and management with a strong culture of team working which contributes to a friendly working environment.The Trust has successfully undertaken several national pilots.The Hospital has a strong reputation for Education and Training and this has been furthered by the close working relationship with the UEA Medical School. The hospital contributes approximately a third of secondary care teaching. With the hospital’s new University Hospital status there is now a growing emphasis on establishing a research culture within the Trust.Detailed job description and main responsibilities Main Duties 1. Provision with Consultant colleagues of a service to the JamesPaget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, withresponsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illnessand the proper functioning of the department;2. Out-of-hours responsibilities, including participation in Consultanton-call rota where applicable;3. Cover for colleagues’ annual leave and other authorised absences;4. Any responsibility which relates to a special interest;5. Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff;6. Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination andaccreditation duties as required and for contributing toundergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical educationactivity, locally and nationally;7. Participating in medical audit, the Trust’s Clinical Governanceprocesses and in CPD;8. Involvement in research;9. Managerial, including budgetary, responsibilities whereappropriate;10. Where it is agreed between the parties, work on behalf of JamesPaget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust or servicesprovided by the Trust for other agencies, e.g. the prison service.Person specificationEducation and QualificationsMBBS or Basic Medical DegreeFRCOphth or equivalentInclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC and/or hold CCT or have an agreed date for it which is within 6 months of the date of interview.Full GMC RegistrationMD/MSExperience and KnowledgeGlaucoma Fellowship or equivalent experienceProven Clinical experience in Ophthalmology, with a broad experience of the specialtyAbility to carry out high volume cataract surgeryAbility to organise and prioritise work effectivelyAble to plan and develop the serviceExperience of working in and leading a multi disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectivesAcademic AchievementsAbility to use research outcomes in clinical practiceEvidence of active participation in clinical auditExperience of using evidence base to support decision makingUndertaken research projects and published papersKey SkillsAbility to communicate clearly with clinical colleagues, laboratory staff, and other staff and agenciesExperience in teaching junior medical staffCommitment to continuing professional developmentComputer LiterateSub specialty training in GlaucomaExperience in undergraduate teachingFormal training in teaching skillsManagement trainingOtherAwareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives’ dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefsEnergy and Enthusiasm and an ability work under pressureGood previous attendance recordAbility to travel to meet the requirements of the post The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health. The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives such as job share, flexible working and the development of a culture of openness and transparency. The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England' Tier 2 Sponsorship :We are pleased to consider applicants who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK but it is unlikely that we would be able to appoint if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled UK/Right to work candidate is available. Applying for entry clearance into the UK, must provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.Please check your account regularly under “My Applications” to view the progress of your applications. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.In submitting an application form, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process.Please note that should we experience a high level of interest in this post, the vacancy may be closed prior to the stated closing date.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act#####4 (Exceptions) Orde#####75 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Ord#####020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name
Mr Muhammad S Raja
Job title
Consultant Ophthalmologist & Clinical Lead
Email address
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Telephone number
01493 453667
Additional information
Applicants who require further information about the posts are invited in the first instance to contact:Mr Muhammad S ##### Ophthalmologist & Clinical LeadApplicants who wish to visit the hospital are invited to contact:Claire HowlettDivisional Operations ManagerMedical StaffingJames Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustLowestoft Road,GorlestonGreat YarmouthNorfolk NR31 6LATelephone 01493 453435
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