Job summary
The successful candidate will have a broad experience in the management of Ophthalmology outpatients and daycases, and will have to engage in all aspects of ophthalmology patient pathways.
The appointee will be expected to fulfil the following duties with the agreed Job Plan: Draft Revision Consultant Ophthalmologist (Glaucoma) April 2021
? Development and improvement of Provision of exceptional ophthalmology services
? Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and the proper functioning of the department.
These duties are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee, his/her Consultant colleagues and the Trust.
The locum consultant appointed (10PAs) will be required to devote substantially the whole of his/her time to the duties of the post and give them priority at all times.
PLEASE NOTE: This position is being advertised with a view to becoming substantive
Main duties of the job
The job plan will be subject to agreement and the needs of the service. To maximize utilization of clinic and theatre space applicants should expect that the final job plan may include a regular session outside normal 9-5pm Monday to Friday hours. The final job plan will be subject to change depending on service developments in the future but will be done only after discussion.
About us
Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.
As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive for our teams to innovate and change.
We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and our performance against the four-hour emergency access standard remains challenged, in comparison to many other London trusts.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ophthalmology is primarily an outpatient service delivered from Queens Hospital. The service also has peripheral clinics at King George Hospital. Ophthalmology has no access to inpatient beds on either hospital site.
Currently, eye casualty services are available at Queens Hospital, Monday to Friday, between 08:30 and 17:00 and the medical workforce consists of eleven Ophthalmology Consultants, one Associate Specialist, six Specialty Doctors, two Clinical Fellows and four Trainees. There is a dedicated Orthoptic Team and Eye Unit Nursing team, supported by a Matron and Lead Nurse. The Trust aims to provide a comprehensive 7 day service including out of hours emergency service. This may affect the working patterns currently being advertised for this post. Any changes made to working patterns will be made for the benefit of patient care, and notification of these changes will be explained to you throughout the recruitment process.
We are initially looking for a 12-month locum consultant (10 PAs per week) to join our team of consultants. This post is for a Consultant with a sub-specialty interest in Glaucoma that will complement our current consultant interests. We would like someone to develop the regional Glaucoma service.
Additional duties may include cross-site working not only at Queens Hospital and King Georges Hospital, but at other local independent sector sites where some of our services are hosted temporarily following the covid-19 pandemic.
BHRUT has associate university hospital status and we are a teaching unit with 4 OST trainees. The post holder will be expected to take an active part in training and participate in the weekly and monthly teaching programme.
The job plan will be subject to agreement and the needs of the service. To maximise utilisation of clinic and theatre space applicants should expect that the final job plan may include a regular session outside normal 9-5pm Monday to Friday hours. The final job plan will be subject to change depending on service developments in the future but will be done only after discussion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ophthalmology is primarily an outpatient service delivered from Queens Hospital. The service also has peripheral clinics at King George Hospital. Ophthalmology has no access to inpatient beds on either hospital site.
Currently, eye casualty services are available at Queens Hospital, Monday to Friday, between 08:30 and 17:00 and the medical workforce consists of eleven Ophthalmology Consultants, one Associate Specialist, six Specialty Doctors, two Clinical Fellows and four Trainees. There is a dedicated Orthoptic Team and Eye Unit Nursing team, supported by a Matron and Lead Nurse. The Trust aims to provide a comprehensive 7 day service including out of hours emergency service. This may affect the working patterns currently being advertised for this post. Any changes made to working patterns will be made for the benefit of patient care, and notification of these changes will be explained to you throughout the recruitment process.
We are initially looking for a 12-month locum consultant (10 PAs per week) to join our team of consultants. This post is for a Consultant with a sub-specialty interest in Glaucoma that will complement our current consultant interests. We would like someone to develop the regional Glaucoma service.
Additional duties may include cross-site working not only at Queens Hospital and King Georges Hospital, but at other local independent sector sites where some of our services are hosted temporarily following the covid-19 pandemic.
BHRUT has associate university hospital status and we are a teaching unit with 4 OST trainees. The post holder will be expected to take an active part in training and participate in the weekly and monthly teaching programme.
The job plan will be subject to agreement and the needs of the service. To maximise utilisation of clinic and theatre space applicants should expect that the final job plan may include a regular session outside normal 9-5pm Monday to Friday hours. The final job plan will be subject to change depending on service developments in the future but will be done only after discussion.
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCOphth or equivalent - Up to date sub-specialty fellowship (Glaucoma)
- Experience in making clinical decisions and high degree of managing risk
Desirable
- Experience in Ophthalmic Primary Care and reviewing post-casualty patients
- Experience in Ophthalmic Glaucoma Screening and Monitoring programmes
- Experience of managing and improving theatre utilisation and clinic efficiency
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCOphth or equivalent - Up to date sub-specialty fellowship (Glaucoma)
- Experience in making clinical decisions and high degree of managing risk
Desirable
- Experience in Ophthalmic Primary Care and reviewing post-casualty patients
- Experience in Ophthalmic Glaucoma Screening and Monitoring programmes
- Experience of managing and improving theatre utilisation and clinic efficiency
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).
