Consultant Ophthalmologist - General

Job Title -Consultant Ophthalmologist - GeneralPermanentSalary - £93,666 - £126,281 per annumInterview date: 06th June 2024The service is looking to recruit consultants who have an interest in one of the following subspecialties: Medical Retina, Glaucoma and or paediatric Ophthalmology.Applicants will be encouraged to develop their subspecialty expertise and to support the development of a leading ophthalmic consultant team. The ophthalmology department offers general ophthalmic care, a high-volume cataract service, medical retina service, glaucoma service, ROP screening and paediatric outpatients.The Clinics are well supported by a team of experienced nurses, optometrists, orthoptists, clinic technicians and dedicated administrators.Day case cataract surgery is well established with two full lists per week, held in our 'day procedures unit, well supported by dedicated ophthalmic theatre staff including a lead ODP.This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.Main duties of the jobThe Ophthalmology department is well established at George Eliot Hospital though has until recently been delivered via an insourced company. This is two of three new posts to be recruited to for the new George Eliot ophthalmology service and will further enhance and expand our localised services.We are a busy and expanding department well supported by the 'orthoptic' and 'optometric' services. The department is fully equipped with fluorescein angiography facilities, B-scan, OCT, Humphrey's visual fields and lasers such as YAG and SLT. This is provided in the dedicated 'ophthalmology outpatients department' on site.Applicants will be encouraged to develop their subspecialty expertise and to support the development of a leading ophthalmic consultant team. The ophthalmology department offers general ophthalmic care, a high-volume cataract service, medical retina service, glaucoma service, ROP screening and paediatric outpatients.The Clinics are well supported by a team of experienced nurses, optometrists, orthoptists, clinic technicians and dedicated administrators.Day case cataract surgery is well established with two full lists per week, held in our 'day procedures unit, well supported by dedicated ophthalmic theatre staff including a lead ODP.The main purpose of this post is to support the department and the Trust in maintaining a high-quality service and to improve and maintain the RTT standards.About usHere at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:Effective Open Communicationexcellence and safety in everything we doChallenge but supportExpect respect and dignityLocal health that inspires confidenceBenefits:On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.Job responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesThe appointee will be expected to:Take his/her share of the consultant clinical responsibilities within the department, develop the medical retina and Glaucoma / paediatric service. The precise allocation of session time will be agreed with consultant colleagues, but it is envisaged that there will be 2 operating theatre sessions per week plus 5 clinics (including a one stop cataract pre-assessment clinic).Provide cover for colleagues during leave and other authorised absences.Medical members of staff are expected to contribute to the general management of the hospital and to develop valued links with the community. They are also expected to work as members of the team with Resource Management accountability to the Clinical Director.Person SpecificationQualifications and Professional TrainingoFull GMC RegistrationoSuccess in Intercollegiate Speciality Examination or Overseas EquivalentoFRCOphth or EquivalentoEntry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months)Experience and KnowledgeoClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in relevant specialtyoAbility to offer expert clinical opinion and proficiency in cataract surgery.oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients with Eye conditionsoExpertise in cross sectional imaging where specifiedoThorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practiceoUnderstanding of the Clinical Governance processExperience of service developmentSkills and AbilitiesoAbility to work in a teamoGood interpersonal SkillsoEnquiring, critical approach to workoAbility to lead, communicate, liaise and negotiate with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agenciesoAbility to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplinesoAbility to manage and lead clinical teamoWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levelsoAwareness of health service reforms and issues across all healthcare economyTeaching and EducationoExperienced in demonstrating clinical procedures/techniques to other healthcare professionalsoCommitment to continuing medical educationoAbility to organize and participate in and evidence of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate studentsAppraisal and assessment training skillsAudit / Research and PublicationsoAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical practiceoKnowledge of clinical governance issuesoInterest and awareness of research methodologyoAbility to demonstrate recent evidence of relevant and continued researchoAbility to demonstrate recent evidence of relevant and continued researchoPublished research in peer-reviewed journalsPersonal QualitiesoAbility to work in a teamoEnquiring, critical approach to workoAbility to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agenciesoCommitment to Continuing Medical EducationoAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in EnglishoCaring attitude to patientsoEnquiring, critical approach to workoAbility to listen and communicate effectively (written, public speaking and presentational)oAbility to achieve objectivesoGood organizational skillsDisclosure 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.
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