Job summary
This is a post is for a fully accredited general ophthalmologist with recognised training in glaucoma. The department is fully electronic with Medisoft EPR and Zeiss Forum as the platform for all imaging including Zeiss OCT and Optos. Lasers include a combined YAG/SLT. Both operating theatres have ceiling mounted Zeiss microscopes. The latest surgical techniques are performed including iStent and Micropulse laser. There are opportunities to further develop further MIGS techniques. The post holder will be expected to provide clinical leadership in managing and developing services for treatment of glaucoma, including the Virtual Glaucoma Clinic. A Shared Care Glaucoma Scheme with local optometrists has been running for over 12 years and cares for more than 4000 patients.
Main duties of the job
The post is for a fully accredited general ophthalmologist with recognised training in glaucoma to complement the interests of the existing consultants. This post involves working closely with administrators, commissioners, optometrists, doctors and surgeons based at Derriford Hospital. A Job Plan review will take place within the first 6 months, and at that time further SPAs may be allocated for taking on further responsibilities such as clinical leadership in developing services for treatment of glaucoma management such as virtual eye clinics. MIGS procedures such as iStent as well as micropulse laser are already performed within the Department. There are opportunities for the further development of glaucoma therapies.
About us
There are strong links with both the Peninsula Medical School based in Plymouth and the University of Plymouth Department of Optometry. There are great opportunities to further develop these academic links.
The Royal Eye Infirmary (REI) is the main ophthalmic centre for the district, with a catchment population of approximately 450,000.
Plymouth offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities and a vibrant urban culture, lying on the beautiful natural harbour that is Plymouth Sound with rugged Dartmoor to the north and surrounded by the unspoilt beaches of Cornwall and South Devon.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For information on the full duties of the job, please look at the job description and person specification.
https://plymouthhospitals.pagetiger.com/consultant-opth/consultant-opth
Job description
Job responsibilities
For information on the full duties of the job, please look at the job description and person specification.
https://plymouthhospitals.pagetiger.com/consultant-opth/consultant-opth
Person Specification
Education, qualifications & special training
Essential
- FRCOphth (or equivalent) Full GMC registration To be on the appropriate GMC Specialist Register or eligible for admission within six months of interview.
Desirable
- Higher degree. Postgraduate prizes and awards. Other medical qualifications. Experience outside specialty.
Particular skills and experience
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of a sound ophthalmic training equivalent to that recognised in the UK. Attended appropriate basic specialty courses. Demonstrate evidence of having had a good subspecialty training. Evidence of ability to perform advanced subspecialty specific procedures. Ability to lead a team. Comprehensive knowledge of subspecialty subject.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS. Good time management. Demonstrate evidence of wide based specialty knowledge. Attended appropriate courses/meetings in the last 6 years covering the spectrum of the entire specialty. Fellowship experience. Attended subspecialty specific meeting or courses within the last 3 years.
Research & clinical audit
Essential
- Presentations or publications in peer reviewed journals. Able to conduct clinical audit. Evidence of a research interest. Published as 1st author.
Desirable
- Current research. Research in a specialty interest or trauma. Extensively published. Presentations at local/ regional/national/ international meetings. Publications and presentations in subspecialty subject. Demonstrate an enthusiasm to continue with research and clinical audit. Relevant audit projects. Statistical knowledge
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical and practical skills. Demonstrate experience in having taught junior doctors.
Desirable
- Evidence of experience and ability in teaching. Supervision of projects. ATLS instructor. Training the trainers course or equivalent. Evidence of enthusiasm and experiencing teaching undergraduates, post-graduates and other health-care professionals.
Communication & interpersonal skills
Essential
- Well-presented CV. Ability to work in a team. Ability to delegate appropriately. Prepared to put patients' interests above all other Willingness to become part of existing ophthalmology team Demonstrate evidence of ability to communicate and co-operate well with patients and other health-care professionals
Desirable
- Evidence of good communication skills. Information technology skills. Leadership skills. Good presentation skills.
Management
Essential
- Willingness to participate in management process. Participated in some sort of Management process (service or research)
Desirable
- Evidence of interest and ability in management. Management qualification
Practical Requirements
Essential
- Full UK Driving Licence Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, shifts, on-call with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability. Evidence of commitment.
Person Specification
Education, qualifications & special training
Essential
- FRCOphth (or equivalent) Full GMC registration To be on the appropriate GMC Specialist Register or eligible for admission within six months of interview.
Desirable
- Higher degree. Postgraduate prizes and awards. Other medical qualifications. Experience outside specialty.
Particular skills and experience
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of a sound ophthalmic training equivalent to that recognised in the UK. Attended appropriate basic specialty courses. Demonstrate evidence of having had a good subspecialty training. Evidence of ability to perform advanced subspecialty specific procedures. Ability to lead a team. Comprehensive knowledge of subspecialty subject.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS. Good time management. Demonstrate evidence of wide based specialty knowledge. Attended appropriate courses/meetings in the last 6 years covering the spectrum of the entire specialty. Fellowship experience. Attended subspecialty specific meeting or courses within the last 3 years.
Research & clinical audit
Essential
- Presentations or publications in peer reviewed journals. Able to conduct clinical audit. Evidence of a research interest. Published as 1st author.
Desirable
- Current research. Research in a specialty interest or trauma. Extensively published. Presentations at local/ regional/national/ international meetings. Publications and presentations in subspecialty subject. Demonstrate an enthusiasm to continue with research and clinical audit. Relevant audit projects. Statistical knowledge
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical and practical skills. Demonstrate experience in having taught junior doctors.
Desirable
- Evidence of experience and ability in teaching. Supervision of projects. ATLS instructor. Training the trainers course or equivalent. Evidence of enthusiasm and experiencing teaching undergraduates, post-graduates and other health-care professionals.
Communication & interpersonal skills
Essential
- Well-presented CV. Ability to work in a team. Ability to delegate appropriately. Prepared to put patients' interests above all other Willingness to become part of existing ophthalmology team Demonstrate evidence of ability to communicate and co-operate well with patients and other health-care professionals
Desirable
- Evidence of good communication skills. Information technology skills. Leadership skills. Good presentation skills.
Management
Essential
- Willingness to participate in management process. Participated in some sort of Management process (service or research)
Desirable
- Evidence of interest and ability in management. Management qualification
Practical Requirements
Essential
- Full UK Driving Licence Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, shifts, on-call with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability. Evidence of commitment.
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).
