Job summary
There is an opening for an Ophthalmology Consultant with Specialist interest in oculoplastic at the University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is a part time job with 8 PA allocation, working across all sites.
The Ophthalmology department in UHB is spread across 4 sites -- Queen Elizabeth hospital, Good Hope hospital with the responsible hospital being Solihull hospital. The Department covers a breadth of Ophthalmology Services including Glaucoma, Cornea, Medical Retina, Paediatric Ophthalmology, VR Surgery and General Ophthalmology. The department consists of 40 consultants across the sites.
The Oculoplastic subspecialty is supported by a multidisciplinary network with ENT, Plastics, Dermatology and MOHS team, Maxillofacial, Neurosurgery.
There are currently no on-call commitments during the evening and weekend but the successful candidate will be responsible for day time management of emergency patients on the ward. This is subject to change.
For further information please contact Reena Kumari, Clinic Service Lead and Lead Oculoplastic Consultant.
Main duties of the job
The Ophthalmology department in UHB is spread across 4 sites -- Queen Elizabeth hospital, Good Hope hospital with the responsible hospital being Solihull hospital. The Department covers a breadth of Ophthalmology Services including Glaucoma, Cornea, Medical Retina, Paediatric Ophthalmology, VR Surgery and General Ophthalmology. The department consists of 40 consultants across the sites.
This is a part time job with 8 PA allocation. The successful candidate will specialise in Oculoplastic and will be expected to cover more than 1 site.
The Oculoplastic subspecialty is supported by a multidisciplinary network with ENT, Plastics, Dermatology and MOHS team, Maxillofacial, Neurosurgery.
There are currently no on-call commitments during the evening and weekend but the successful candidate will be responsible for day time management of emergency patients on the ward. This is subject to change.
The tentative timetable (Subject to change) will be based on
Minor ops/Theatre 3 PA allocation. This will include 1 flexible theatre session.
Specialist clinic 2.5 PA allocation
Core SPA 1 PA allocation
Skin MDT 0.25 PA allocation
Admin 1 PA/ EHRA 0.25 PA
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About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All aspects of ophthalmology with a specialist interest in Oculoplastic:
*Capacity to operate under pressure and remain objective.
*Good communications; both verbally and written
*Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate leadership where appropriate.
*Manage time and prioritise workload
*Understand the importance and impact of information systems.
*Reliable and self-motivated.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Governance:
a. Ensures service delivery by the department is within the resources available.
b. helps manage demand and prioritises on the basis of urgent ophthalmology cases as required.
c. Demonstrates excellence in patient quality care.
d. To cover for ophthalmology colleagues as required during time of leave in order to maintain
a good service.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills:
a. The post holder must be willing to join an established collaborative department which involves working closely with colleagues from all four sites to provide a comprehensive and cohesive service.
b. Contribute to the design and implementation of service by applying the latest evidence and delivering high quality patient care.
c. Have excellent report/letter writing skills and be able to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues. To develop and maintain effective networks within the region enabling best practice to be identified and implemented by the Trust.
d. The post holder must have well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to interact effectively with a wide range of clinicians, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust.
Planning and organising:
a. Contribute to the discussion on the future development of ophthalmology services within the department.
b. Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement.
c. Effectively plan, communicate and execute changes ensuring engagement and involvement.
d. Support the department in achieving its financial and performance targets.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All aspects of ophthalmology with a specialist interest in Oculoplastic:
*Capacity to operate under pressure and remain objective.
*Good communications; both verbally and written
*Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate leadership where appropriate.
*Manage time and prioritise workload
*Understand the importance and impact of information systems.
*Reliable and self-motivated.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Governance:
a. Ensures service delivery by the department is within the resources available.
b. helps manage demand and prioritises on the basis of urgent ophthalmology cases as required.
c. Demonstrates excellence in patient quality care.
d. To cover for ophthalmology colleagues as required during time of leave in order to maintain
a good service.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills:
a. The post holder must be willing to join an established collaborative department which involves working closely with colleagues from all four sites to provide a comprehensive and cohesive service.
b. Contribute to the design and implementation of service by applying the latest evidence and delivering high quality patient care.
c. Have excellent report/letter writing skills and be able to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues. To develop and maintain effective networks within the region enabling best practice to be identified and implemented by the Trust.
d. The post holder must have well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to interact effectively with a wide range of clinicians, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust.
Planning and organising:
a. Contribute to the discussion on the future development of ophthalmology services within the department.
b. Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement.
c. Effectively plan, communicate and execute changes ensuring engagement and involvement.
d. Support the department in achieving its financial and performance targets.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration.
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register. FRCS, FRCOphth. or equivalent.
- CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
- Higher professional degree ChM, CCST, MD, PhD, or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration.
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register. FRCS, FRCOphth. or equivalent.
- CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
- Higher professional degree ChM, CCST, MD, PhD, or equivalent
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.
Applications 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).
Additional information
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.
Applications 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).
