Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic Paediatric & Strabismus locum consultant to join our dynamic team in the Eye Unit, University Hospital Southampton NHS foundation trust.
Southampton Eye Unit is a tertiary referral centre for many complex paediatric and strabismic problems in Hampshire and the wider regions. We support a busy general paediatric service in the hospital including paediatric neuro-oncology, neurology & neonatal services as well as providing tertiary uveitis, genetic and oculomotility expertise.
The ideal candidate will hold FRCOphth or equivalent and full GMC registration with a licence to practice. Experience in treating Paediatric Ophthalmic conditions including screening and treatment of ROP & the clinical/ surgical management of strabismus is essential.
The unit is very well supported by orthoptists & optometrists, retinal imaging & electrophysiology.You will join a wider team including 3 other Paediatric Ophthalmology Consultants and allied health professionals.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:Provide paediatric and adult oculomotility ophthalmology clinics and surgery
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:Applicants who have completed a Paediatric and Strabismus fellowship and ROP screening and treatment experience
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:Provide paediatric and adult oculomotility ophthalmology clinics and surgery
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:Applicants who have completed a Paediatric and Strabismus fellowship and ROP screening and treatment experience
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Qualifications and training
Essential
- CCT or within 3 months of completion of CCT
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Paediatric and Strabismus fellowship
- ROP Screening and Treatment Experience
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Qualifications and training
Essential
- CCT or within 3 months of completion of CCT
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Paediatric and Strabismus fellowship
- ROP Screening and Treatment Experience
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
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).
