Job summary
This is a permanent post to help manage the increasing demand on the glaucoma service.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the existing glaucoma team to deliver a high quality and timely service to the local population. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to shape and contribute to the development of the service. They will also work closely with the current team of consultant colleagues and participate in a 1 in 9 on call rota.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to the general ophthalmic and cataract service and flexibility is required to meet the departments service commitment to delivery of efficient, safe and high quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will participate in outpatient activity leading and managing both specialist glaucoma and general ophthalmology clinics, be involved in preoperative management prior to surgery, and in all aspects of the operative care of the patients. It is anticipated that the surgeon will spend the equivalent of at two sessions in the operating theatre and three/four sessions a week in outpatient clinic in addition to administrative, management, clinical governance and supporting professional activity duties. S/he will work closely with clinical colleague, nursing and other allied health care staff in order to enhance the level of patient care at the Trust.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.
Flexible working requests will be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and main responsibilities can be found within the job pack attached in the supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and main responsibilities can be found within the job pack attached in the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth (or equivalent)
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a) Certificate of completion of Training (CCT) (The proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview. b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR). c) European Community Rights
Desirable
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Appropriate experience and competencies as defined in the basic and higher specialist training curriculum of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists or demonstrate evidence of sound Ophthalmic training equivalent to that recognised in the UK.
- sub-speciality training in glaucoma
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Workin
Essential
- Comprehensive and sound knowledge of general ophthalmology and in particular glaucoma subspecialty
- Evidence of ability to perform safe and skilful cataract surgery as well as advanced subspecialty specific procedures.
Desirable
- Attendance at appropriate meetings and courses covering the spectrum of the speciality
- Audit of surgical procedures
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit
- Evidence of research interest
- Demonstrate experience in teaching junior medical staff and other allied health care professionals
Desirable
- Presentations at local/regional /national and international meetings.
- Publications and presentations in general ophthalmology and /or subspecialty interest
- Training the trainers course
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth (or equivalent)
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a) Certificate of completion of Training (CCT) (The proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview. b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR). c) European Community Rights
Desirable
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Appropriate experience and competencies as defined in the basic and higher specialist training curriculum of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists or demonstrate evidence of sound Ophthalmic training equivalent to that recognised in the UK.
- sub-speciality training in glaucoma
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Workin
Essential
- Comprehensive and sound knowledge of general ophthalmology and in particular glaucoma subspecialty
- Evidence of ability to perform safe and skilful cataract surgery as well as advanced subspecialty specific procedures.
Desirable
- Attendance at appropriate meetings and courses covering the spectrum of the speciality
- Audit of surgical procedures
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit
- Evidence of research interest
- Demonstrate experience in teaching junior medical staff and other allied health care professionals
Desirable
- Presentations at local/regional /national and international meetings.
- Publications and presentations in general ophthalmology and /or subspecialty interest
- Training the trainers course
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals North Midlands
Hilton road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
