Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Consultant Ophthalmologist at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust with expertise in Vitreo-Retinal and Medical Retina. We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our growing team of 23 Ophthalmic Consultants at Queen's Medical Centre working together to make a difference to Ophthalmology services within Nottingham and beyond.
Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and be on the GMC Specialist Register for surgical Ophthalmology or within 6 months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT at the time of interview.
Main duties of the job
This post is a permanent Consultant post in Ophthalmology with specialist interest in Vitreo-Retinal (VR) and Medical Retina (MR), to complement dynamic VR and MR teams. The successful candidate would have timetables clinic, theatre and SPA sessions, and would also be expected to contribute to general ophthalmology clinical activity and on-call commitments.
The department has a heavy teaching and training commitment towards medical students, specialist trainees, nurses and other visiting doctors. The appointee will be expected to contribute to this educational activity from time to time.
About us
This is an opportunity to join a team of highly qualified and experienced ophthalmologists and be responsible for providing the management of patients in all aspects of the Vitreo-Retinal and Medical Retina sub-specialisms.
The Ophthalmology unit offers a comprehensive range of routine and specialist ophthalmic services and the post-holder will be expected to play an active role in the development and provision of the Vitreo-Retinal and Medical Retina sub-specialty services for patients at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of the post's role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of the post's role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
- CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS, FRCOphth. or equivalent.
Desirable
- Higher professional degree ChM, DM, PhD or equivalent.
Clinical Skills/Experience
Essential
- Full general ophthalmic surgical training with extensive experience of general ophthalmology with sub-specialty expertise in Vitreo-Retinal and / or Medical Retina.
- Fellowship level in Vitreo-Retinal and / or Medical Retina.
- Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description.
Desirable
- Specific training in communication skills.
- Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors.
- Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors.
- Able to perform phacoemulsification cataract surgery independently including enhanced cataract procedures (for those who wish to undertake surgery).
Management Skills
Essential
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
- Able to delegate appropriately
- Able to work in a team.
Desirable
- Higher management degree or qualification or training
- Experience of change management
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.
Desirable
- Original Research Publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
- CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS, FRCOphth. or equivalent.
Desirable
- Higher professional degree ChM, DM, PhD or equivalent.
Clinical Skills/Experience
Essential
- Full general ophthalmic surgical training with extensive experience of general ophthalmology with sub-specialty expertise in Vitreo-Retinal and / or Medical Retina.
- Fellowship level in Vitreo-Retinal and / or Medical Retina.
- Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description.
Desirable
- Specific training in communication skills.
- Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors.
- Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors.
- Able to perform phacoemulsification cataract surgery independently including enhanced cataract procedures (for those who wish to undertake surgery).
Management Skills
Essential
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
- Able to delegate appropriately
- Able to work in a team.
Desirable
- Higher management degree or qualification or training
- Experience of change management
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.
Desirable
- Original Research Publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
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
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).