Job summary
Applications are invited from suitably experienced and enthusiastic consultant ophthalmologist colleague to join our ambitious and caring team. We would welcome a colleague to work within the team on a full time basis alongside our six consultant and four specialty doctor colleagues, two STR's and one F2.
We currently provide a range of services including general and acute ophthalmology, oculoplastic, paediatric ophthalmology, medical retina, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, cataract, and corneal (currently vacant) sub-specialty areas across two sites. We have modern, dedicated ophthalmology service within Rotherham town centre and also undertake day case, in-patient and emergency work at the main hospital site where theatres are based. A sub specialty interest to complement the existing subspecialties is welcomed. A cornea sub-specialty is particularly welcomed.
See job pack for additional considerations to the person specification that need to be clearly identified in your application.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide a Consultant Ophthalmology service for in-patients, day cases and out-patients, with continuing responsibility for the patients under their care. On call out of hours provides cover to the main TRFT site, supervising and providing advice to the trainee or locally employed doctor on call.
The indicative job plan includes some general work but we can also accommodate an area of sub-speciality interest tailored to the interest and expertise of the successful candidate.
In addition, the successful applicant will participate in teaching duties as required and to take an active part in the education programme of junior medical staff, nurses and AHPs. The department has a strong ethos of education and support and this is reflected in a departmental teaching programme and departmental meetings.
There are significant development opportunities within this role, in management and leadership, education and quality improvement. We have close links with other ophthalmology services in the local area.
For further information please contact:
Dr Katy Shuker. Divisional Director for Surgery or Mr Mohammed Shahin, Consultant Ophthalmologist email : mohamed.shahin@nhs.net or Mr Mohamad Jabir, Consultant Ophthalmologist email: mohamad.jabir@nhs.net
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community provider delivering a range of health care services to people in Rotherham and across South Yorkshire.
We are ambitious about our future and the part we will play in meeting the health and social care needs of the local community and the wider region. Our innovative and forward thinking approach means we are at the forefront of care delivery for people at home, in the community and in hospital.
At the heart of the Trust are more than 4,500 members of staff who are working out of the main Rotherham Hospital site and a number of community locations. A range of specialist services are delivered across the South Yorkshire region and nationally.
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from everyone. The Trust seeks to establish a workforce as diverse as the population it serves. We will consider applications to work flexibly. If you are disabled and require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact the Medical Recruitment Team to discuss.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department consists of seven consultants (one post currently vacant) and four Speciality Doctors. There are three trainees rotating through training posts. There are four specialist nurses practising in advanced roles such as cataract clinics, post-operative cataracts and glaucoma clinics. We have AHPs working in Orthoptist roles. The department is also supported by an eye clinic liaison officer and a medical photography team.
The department sees 44,000 patients in an outpatient capacity each year and we have clinics in oculoplastic, paediatric ophthalmology, medical retina, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, cataract, and corneal sub-specialty areas. A sub specialty interest to complement the existing subspecialties is welcomed.
The majority of our outpatient clinics take place at the modern Rotherham Community Health Centre in Rotherham town centre.
Surgical work predominantly takes place in the theatre suite at the main Rotherham Hospital site. More than 90 percent of our surgery is carried out under local anaesthetic as day surgery cases and the department is well supported by the day surgery unit. Cataract, glaucoma surgery, laser surgery, squint surgery, corneal grafts, oculoplastic surgery and other ocular operations are undertaken.
The success rates of cataract surgery undertaken at the Trust are higher than the national rates and the complication rates of surgery are a lot less than the national ones. We are a modern department with state-of-the-art surgical equipment.
The department is supported by Service Manager, Mr Mike Flint and Orthoptics Service Manager, Ms Caroline Pollard.
Departmental educational, governance and clinical business meetings occur monthly. The weekly educational programme is inclusive and robust and supports strong team working. Nominated educational supervisors support trainees within the department, with the oversight of the College Tutor.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department consists of seven consultants (one post currently vacant) and four Speciality Doctors. There are three trainees rotating through training posts. There are four specialist nurses practising in advanced roles such as cataract clinics, post-operative cataracts and glaucoma clinics. We have AHPs working in Orthoptist roles. The department is also supported by an eye clinic liaison officer and a medical photography team.
The department sees 44,000 patients in an outpatient capacity each year and we have clinics in oculoplastic, paediatric ophthalmology, medical retina, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, cataract, and corneal sub-specialty areas. A sub specialty interest to complement the existing subspecialties is welcomed.
The majority of our outpatient clinics take place at the modern Rotherham Community Health Centre in Rotherham town centre.
Surgical work predominantly takes place in the theatre suite at the main Rotherham Hospital site. More than 90 percent of our surgery is carried out under local anaesthetic as day surgery cases and the department is well supported by the day surgery unit. Cataract, glaucoma surgery, laser surgery, squint surgery, corneal grafts, oculoplastic surgery and other ocular operations are undertaken.
The success rates of cataract surgery undertaken at the Trust are higher than the national rates and the complication rates of surgery are a lot less than the national ones. We are a modern department with state-of-the-art surgical equipment.
The department is supported by Service Manager, Mr Mike Flint and Orthoptics Service Manager, Ms Caroline Pollard.
Departmental educational, governance and clinical business meetings occur monthly. The weekly educational programme is inclusive and robust and supports strong team working. Nominated educational supervisors support trainees within the department, with the oversight of the College Tutor.
Person Specification
Other criteria
Essential
- Demonstrate innovation and problem solving abilities
- Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post including cross-site working and on call activity
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent primary medical qualification.
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC.
- Please confirm your GMC registration number
- CCT or CESR in Ophthalmology and on the specialist register or within six months of an expected CCT or CESR completion from date of interview
Desirable
- Evidence of sub-speciality training.
- Higher medical degree.
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of delivery of training to peers, medical colleagues within speciality and/or the wider multidisciplinary team
- Seeks feedback on teaching/training provided
Desirable
- Formal qualification in teaching/training eg PG cert
- Designated instructor status in relevant national or international course
Ability and Skills
Essential
- Competent history, examination, diagnostic and interventional/procedural (including operative) acute skills for a consultant role
- Competent skill set for elective ophthalmic surgery and planned outpatient clinics and day surgery care
- High volume cataract surgery experience
Research and Audit
Essential
- Training in research methodology and/or experience in research participation
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
- Evidence of participation in quality improvement work
Desirable
- Named author on relevant research published in peer review journal
- Leading role in audit or QI project
- Evidence of sustaining positive change in practice
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience commensurate with working in a consultant role
- Able to provide specialist clinical advice for emergency and urgent ophthalmic conditions
- General ophthalmology skills for routine clinical practice
Desirable
- Area of sub-speciality interest with evidence of advanced practice in this area.
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
- Understanding of the values of the organisation
Person Specification
Other criteria
Essential
- Demonstrate innovation and problem solving abilities
- Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post including cross-site working and on call activity
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent primary medical qualification.
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC.
- Please confirm your GMC registration number
- CCT or CESR in Ophthalmology and on the specialist register or within six months of an expected CCT or CESR completion from date of interview
Desirable
- Evidence of sub-speciality training.
- Higher medical degree.
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of delivery of training to peers, medical colleagues within speciality and/or the wider multidisciplinary team
- Seeks feedback on teaching/training provided
Desirable
- Formal qualification in teaching/training eg PG cert
- Designated instructor status in relevant national or international course
Ability and Skills
Essential
- Competent history, examination, diagnostic and interventional/procedural (including operative) acute skills for a consultant role
- Competent skill set for elective ophthalmic surgery and planned outpatient clinics and day surgery care
- High volume cataract surgery experience
Research and Audit
Essential
- Training in research methodology and/or experience in research participation
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
- Evidence of participation in quality improvement work
Desirable
- Named author on relevant research published in peer review journal
- Leading role in audit or QI project
- Evidence of sustaining positive change in practice
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience commensurate with working in a consultant role
- Able to provide specialist clinical advice for emergency and urgent ophthalmic conditions
- General ophthalmology skills for routine clinical practice
Desirable
- Area of sub-speciality interest with evidence of advanced practice in this area.
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
- Understanding of the values of the organisation
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).
