Consultant Ophthalmologist – Oculoplastic Surgeon

Job summaryWe are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Consultant Ophthalmologist - Oculoplastic Surgery to complete a supportive team of specialists covering North Cumbria. Voted one of the best places to live in the UK, North Cumbria houses the Lake District, one of the country's most outstanding places of natural beauty and the region is an attractive, largely rural area with access to good road, rail and air communications. Housing is relatively inexpensive and there are excellent state and private education establishments. Quality of life is excellent.Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will join a team of consultant ophthalmologists, with specialist interests, who provide general ophthalmic services across North Cumbria to serve a population of approx. 360,000 with some referrals also coming from part of South West Scotland and West Northumbria.The successful applicant will need to be competent in their subspeciality and be a skilled cataract surgeon. A sub-speciality interest in vitreo-retinal ophthalmology and high volume cataract surgery would be particularly welcomed.About usAt NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':Being a clinically led organisationQuality and safety at the heart of our TrustA positive patient experience every timeA great place to workManaging our money wellAs an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicyfor eligible vacancies.Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.Important InformationCandidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:Junk Mail is checked regularlyDisclosure and Barring Service:On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.The changes mean that:youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosurethe multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email:##### Tel: 01634 247350,##### complete theonline form on the Unlock websiteThe Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:Standard Check: 18 + Administration cost of 3.85 = 21.85. Deducted at 6.85 from 1st month salary and 5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.Enhanced Check: 38 + administration cost of 3.90 = 41.90. Deducted at 11.90 from 1st month salary and 10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.Flexible working SchemeExcellent opportunities for developmentCompetitive NHS Pension schemeAccess to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companiesEAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problemsThese schemes are subject to availabilityPerson Specification

Education and Qualifications

EssentialFRCOphth or equivalentFull GMC registrationInclusion on the Specialist Registrar in Ophthalmology (or within six months of inclusion on GMC specialist register)Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interviewDesirablePost CCT fellowship in applicable sub-specialty

Experience and Knowledge

EssentialHigh standard of clinical skill and expertise in clinical OphthalmologyClinical GovernanceAbility to offer expert clinical opinion on range of clinical Ophthalmology problems both emergency and elective and in primary careAbility to take full and independent responsibility for liaising with clinical staff for the clinical care of patients.DesirableExperience in High Volume Cataract surgery

Management and Admin

DesirableExperience of audit management

Teaching

EssentialExperience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.Ability to teach clinical and personal skills required for Ophthalmic careDesirableExperience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduatesTeaching of non-medical health professionals.Educational Qualification

Research, Audit and Clinical Governance

EssentialExperience of, and commitment to, medical auditDesirableAbility to supervise postgraduate researchPublications in referred journalsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation TrustAddressCross-siteCarlisleCA2 7HYEmployer's websiteFor questions about the job, contact:Recruiting ManagerDr Gerard ##### posted23 April 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
93,666 to 126,281 a year

per annum

ContractPermanentWorking pattern


Full-time


Reference number262-A-24-6192823Job locationsCross-siteCarlisleCA2 7HY