Job summary
We are looking to offer a Locum Consultant Post for a 6 month fix term contract with a special interest in Glaucoma for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to complement the current Glaucoma service provision.
Main duties of the job
THE POST
Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Glaucoma for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to complement the current Glaucoma service provision.
The successful candidate would also be expected to contribute to, acute ophthalmology, general ophthalmology and would have on-call commitments.
As part of our commitment to provide the best care to our patients, we are extending our Ophthalmology service to include some consultant led evening and weekend work. This will be mutually agreed as part of the job plan and the number of PAs adjusted accordingly.
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
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities DUTIES The appointee will be expected to fulfil the following duties with the agreed Job Plan. Clinical A full range of Ophthalmology emergency and elective patients are admitted to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the appointee will be responsible for the management of those patients admitted under his/her care. Provision with Consultant colleagues of a comprehensive elective and emergency Ophthalmic service. Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave. 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 person appointed 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. Governance and Audit Each consultant is expected to take an active role in clinical governance activities including (but not restricted to) clinical audit, incident reporting, review of complaints, risk management, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Evidence-Based Practice. Each directorate has a Consultant Clinical Governance lead. Teaching Both main campuses of the Trust are major centres for undergraduate and postgraduate education and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to play a significant role in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. The Trust works to ensure the best possible placements and training for both undergraduates and junior doctors and to ensure consultant trainers & teachers are developed and supported. The Trust facilitates this through agreeing appropriate job plans, a clear framework for the delivery of medical education, and the opportunity to enhance clinical and teaching skills through CPD. Research The Trust has extremely close links with Nottingham University and has academic departments in the majority of its clinical specialties. There are University and Trust research facilities. The Trust has a research strategy and management framework which aligns its funding for research with the research and innovations activities it supports. Consultants who wish to undertake research require the approval of the Trust R&I Department and relevant ethical approval and must adhere to the National Framework for Research Governance. Other Duties as Agreed The appointee may wish to take on other roles alongside their clinical role. Any positions offered by bodies outside the Trust, (e.g. Training Programme Director, Regional College Advisor, Royal College Representative etc,) must be discussed and agreed by the Head of Service in advance of the position being accepted, so that the impact upon the specialty can be fully considered and any job plan amendments undertaken should the additional role be accepted. Working Conditions JOB PLAN & TIMETABLE The following draft Job Plan reflects our best assessment of what the final plan will be. This service provided by the Ophthalmology Specialty and your main base is Queens Medical Centre, you might have to attend City Campus on occasion. EXAMPLE TIMETABLE Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday AM Face to Face Clinic Face to Face Clinic Virtual Clinic Face to Face Clinic PM Face to Face Clinic Once finalised, activities may not be scheduled on the actual sessions shown but will be agreed with the post holder prior to starting. PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES: Direct Clinical Care: Emergency duties - predictable Emergency duties - unpredictable Operating session (including pre/post op) Ward rounds Out-patient or other clinics 5 Clinical Diagnostic Work Other patient treatment / consultation Multi-disciplinary meetings Patient administration and e-Vetting 2 Travelling time between sites Sub Total Supporting Professional Activities Training (Postgraduate) Medical Education (Undergraduate) CPD, Appraisal, Job Planning 1 Audit Research Clinical Management Other Sub Total 1 TOTAL PAs 8 The department is introducing extended working weekdays (7.00am to 8.00pm), including Saturday and Sunday working as part of the regular timetable. The successful candidate will be expected to support this. Out-patient clinic booking rules are being standardized for general and specialist clinics. For most subspecialties the basic rule is 4 new and 8 follow up for a 1 PA list for the consultant. Additional 8 follow up cases for first junior (ST5 Fellow, SAS grade and optometrist), and 6 for the second junior allocated to the list. The final numbers can be decided and agreed at the first formal job planning session, but a very compelling reason will be expected to deviate from these numbers. Clinics will run as a combination of face to face and virtual review clinics. Flexibility within clinics and theatre sessions may be required according to the needs of the service. If the post holder is required to work weekends, then time off in lieu will be given. Successful candidates are encouraged to take on Additional Programme Activities once they have settled into their post. This will be discussed at yearly job planning meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities DUTIES The appointee will be expected to fulfil the following duties with the agreed Job Plan. Clinical A full range of Ophthalmology emergency and elective patients are admitted to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the appointee will be responsible for the management of those patients admitted under his/her care. Provision with Consultant colleagues of a comprehensive elective and emergency Ophthalmic service. Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave. 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 person appointed 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. Governance and Audit Each consultant is expected to take an active role in clinical governance activities including (but not restricted to) clinical audit, incident reporting, review of complaints, risk management, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Evidence-Based Practice. Each directorate has a Consultant Clinical Governance lead. Teaching Both main campuses of the Trust are major centres for undergraduate and postgraduate education and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to play a significant role in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. The Trust works to ensure the best possible placements and training for both undergraduates and junior doctors and to ensure consultant trainers & teachers are developed and supported. The Trust facilitates this through agreeing appropriate job plans, a clear framework for the delivery of medical education, and the opportunity to enhance clinical and teaching skills through CPD. Research The Trust has extremely close links with Nottingham University and has academic departments in the majority of its clinical specialties. There are University and Trust research facilities. The Trust has a research strategy and management framework which aligns its funding for research with the research and innovations activities it supports. Consultants who wish to undertake research require the approval of the Trust R&I Department and relevant ethical approval and must adhere to the National Framework for Research Governance. Other Duties as Agreed The appointee may wish to take on other roles alongside their clinical role. Any positions offered by bodies outside the Trust, (e.g. Training Programme Director, Regional College Advisor, Royal College Representative etc,) must be discussed and agreed by the Head of Service in advance of the position being accepted, so that the impact upon the specialty can be fully considered and any job plan amendments undertaken should the additional role be accepted. Working Conditions JOB PLAN & TIMETABLE The following draft Job Plan reflects our best assessment of what the final plan will be. This service provided by the Ophthalmology Specialty and your main base is Queens Medical Centre, you might have to attend City Campus on occasion. EXAMPLE TIMETABLE Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday AM Face to Face Clinic Face to Face Clinic Virtual Clinic Face to Face Clinic PM Face to Face Clinic Once finalised, activities may not be scheduled on the actual sessions shown but will be agreed with the post holder prior to starting. PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES: Direct Clinical Care: Emergency duties - predictable Emergency duties - unpredictable Operating session (including pre/post op) Ward rounds Out-patient or other clinics 5 Clinical Diagnostic Work Other patient treatment / consultation Multi-disciplinary meetings Patient administration and e-Vetting 2 Travelling time between sites Sub Total Supporting Professional Activities Training (Postgraduate) Medical Education (Undergraduate) CPD, Appraisal, Job Planning 1 Audit Research Clinical Management Other Sub Total 1 TOTAL PAs 8 The department is introducing extended working weekdays (7.00am to 8.00pm), including Saturday and Sunday working as part of the regular timetable. The successful candidate will be expected to support this. Out-patient clinic booking rules are being standardized for general and specialist clinics. For most subspecialties the basic rule is 4 new and 8 follow up for a 1 PA list for the consultant. Additional 8 follow up cases for first junior (ST5 Fellow, SAS grade and optometrist), and 6 for the second junior allocated to the list. The final numbers can be decided and agreed at the first formal job planning session, but a very compelling reason will be expected to deviate from these numbers. Clinics will run as a combination of face to face and virtual review clinics. Flexibility within clinics and theatre sessions may be required according to the needs of the service. If the post holder is required to work weekends, then time off in lieu will be given. Successful candidates are encouraged to take on Additional Programme Activities once they have settled into their post. This will be discussed at yearly job planning meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
- CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
- FRCS, FRCOphth. or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Full general ophthalmic surgical training with sub-specialty expertise in Glaucoma
- Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Glaucoma service.
Personal
Essential
- Demonstrate a good manner with patients, being sensitive to their needs and fears.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Planning and practical
Essential
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
- Able so supervise junior staff effectively
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
- CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
- FRCS, FRCOphth. or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Full general ophthalmic surgical training with sub-specialty expertise in Glaucoma
- Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Glaucoma service.
Personal
Essential
- Demonstrate a good manner with patients, being sensitive to their needs and fears.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Planning and practical
Essential
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
- Able so supervise junior staff effectively
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
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).