Job summary
This is a full-time appointment for a Consultant in Ophthalmology to support delivery of services within our modern and well-equipped Eye Centre. This is a replacement post in an established, friendly and well-equipped Department.
We are seeking a General Ophthalmologist and can discuss how a variety of sub-specialist interests may align with Department service delivery. Experience in Glaucoma and particularly surgical glaucoma management would be of interest for this post but not mandatory. Ability to do ROP screening and some paediatric experience would again be of interest although not mandatory.
We are looking for an individual who will make a positive contribution to our wider team and to the development of our expanding services.
Main duties of the job
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is a friendly District General Hospital with the beautiful Peak District on it's doorstep. This post presents a great opportunity to live and work in some of the finest landscape this country has to offer.
Major cities such as Sheffield, Leeds, Nottingham and Derby are all within an hour's train journey, and local airports include East Midlands, Manchester and Leeds Bradford, with London within a couple of hours drive.
There are excellent schools in the local area, only a few minutes from the hospital. All our staff can enjoy a range of staff benefits, including on-site parking, fitness activities, local discounts, on-site cafe & Costa Coffee, Amazon delivery and an active health and wellbeing programme plus many more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth or relevant/equivalent qualification
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise and entry on GMC specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview.
- Completion of training to a level commensurate with the award of CCST/HPT
Desirable
- Completion of a fellowship or other qualification in an ophthalmic sub-specialty or special interest.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in Ophthalmology broadly equivalent to that required to gain UK CCST in Ophthalmology.
- Able to work independently at a senior level, taking responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Experience of senior/consultant level on call in an acute general hospital Ophthalmology Department sufficient to safely function upon the Consultant on call rota
Desirable
- Management experience or attendance at courses for SpRs/Consultant level practitioners.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead a clinical team.
- Clinical supervision experience/skills
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems.
Desirable
- Cataract surgical skills commensurate with those required to function independently in theatre at Consultant level.
- Ability to undertake training/mentoring of clinical staff and enthusiasm for education.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth or relevant/equivalent qualification
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise and entry on GMC specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview.
- Completion of training to a level commensurate with the award of CCST/HPT
Desirable
- Completion of a fellowship or other qualification in an ophthalmic sub-specialty or special interest.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in Ophthalmology broadly equivalent to that required to gain UK CCST in Ophthalmology.
- Able to work independently at a senior level, taking responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Experience of senior/consultant level on call in an acute general hospital Ophthalmology Department sufficient to safely function upon the Consultant on call rota
Desirable
- Management experience or attendance at courses for SpRs/Consultant level practitioners.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead a clinical team.
- Clinical supervision experience/skills
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems.
Desirable
- Cataract surgical skills commensurate with those required to function independently in theatre at Consultant level.
- Ability to undertake training/mentoring of clinical staff and enthusiasm for education.
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).
