Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Ophthalmologist, Specialist Interest Medical Retina and Uveitis. The post is a 12 month fixed term post, with a view to becoming substantive.
This post will be based at Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull Hospital, which provide Ophthalmology outpatient facilities; including injections and lasers and day case ambulatory surgery.
There are 15 consultants who provide an outpatient and surgical service. The entire range of Ophthalmology sub-speciality clinics are provided and there is close communication with consultants in other specialities. As well as consultant ophthalmologists the eye service is supported by staff and specialist doctors, Specialty Registrars, an Orthoptic Department, Optometrists and imaging technicians, clinical nurse specialists as well as nurses. Pre-operative assessments and Biometry are done on site as well as fundus fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography with ultra-wide field Optos imaging, Optical coherence tomography, corneal topography, Heidelberg retinal tomography as well as ocular ultrasound and UBM.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate is expected to have a minimum of 4 years post-graduate training in general ophthalmology and in addition have further training and experience in managing medical retina patients. The applicant is expected to have a good understanding of medical retina and be capable of managing routine, acute and complex medical retina cases. The applicant should also be able to undertake all retinal laser treatment (focal, PRP) and be independent in performing intravitreal injections. Candidate is expected to diagnose and manage low complex uveitis cases and support the uveitis service also. A special interest in uveitis is desirable. Experience in cataract surgery is also essential but not mandatory. Knowledge of management of general ophthalmology conditions, both acute and chronic, is expected to a standard of that required to gain CCT or equivalent in ophthalmology. Candidates are expected to support medical retina service by training and supervising AHP injectors and virtual reviewers.
In addition, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in audit and governance activities and research clinics.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be an empathetic, hard-working, conscientious doctor with excellent communication skills, who works well in a team and has an analytical mindset for problem-solving. A high level of organisational skill, good time-management and ability to appropriately triage complex cases and prioritise management as well as follow-up is also required.
This post is to support the Uveitis (Ophthalmology) service and the post holder will be expected to fulfil the following duties;
1.25 PAs -- Cataract theatre
5.5 PAs -- Specialised medical retina/uveitis clinics; including laser and injection clinics
1 PA -- General Clinic
2 PAs - admin/study/research/Revalidation
Clinical sessions deemed clinical activities are 4 hours each clinic PA.
The appointee will be expected to participate in all aspects of clinical governance as developed by the Trust to monitor, maintain and develop the quality and effectiveness of care.
The successful appointee will be expected to participate in 8 clinical sessions including clinics, inpatient ward reviews as required, triaging and managing patient-initiated follow-ups/PIFU and referrals via the CNS and attend regional as well as national medical retina/uveitis meetings. There are two sessions of postgraduate education, and the expectation is that these will be used for either education or research. A degree of flexibility for these sessions is built into the timetable and the successful appointee will be expected to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be an empathetic, hard-working, conscientious doctor with excellent communication skills, who works well in a team and has an analytical mindset for problem-solving. A high level of organisational skill, good time-management and ability to appropriately triage complex cases and prioritise management as well as follow-up is also required.
This post is to support the Uveitis (Ophthalmology) service and the post holder will be expected to fulfil the following duties;
1.25 PAs -- Cataract theatre
5.5 PAs -- Specialised medical retina/uveitis clinics; including laser and injection clinics
1 PA -- General Clinic
2 PAs - admin/study/research/Revalidation
Clinical sessions deemed clinical activities are 4 hours each clinic PA.
The appointee will be expected to participate in all aspects of clinical governance as developed by the Trust to monitor, maintain and develop the quality and effectiveness of care.
The successful appointee will be expected to participate in 8 clinical sessions including clinics, inpatient ward reviews as required, triaging and managing patient-initiated follow-ups/PIFU and referrals via the CNS and attend regional as well as national medical retina/uveitis meetings. There are two sessions of postgraduate education, and the expectation is that these will be used for either education or research. A degree of flexibility for these sessions is built into the timetable and the successful appointee will be expected to work flexibly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- *Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- *Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME
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).
