Job summary
The post is for a fully accredited Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in Medical Retina with the expectation to expand the role in Uveitis.
The Royal Eye Infirmary (REI) is the main ophthalmic centre for the district, with a catchment population for secondary work of approximately half a million. UHP provides some tertiary services to the population of Devon and Cornwall - ROP treatment, Cornea and Vitreoretinal Surgery, and there are further opportunities to extend the present service in tertiary roles. The REI is currently served by ten consultants and supporting medical and ancillary staff. In spring of 2023 we are due to relocate to a purpose built Ophthalmology Centre comprising theatres, urgent care, outpatients with Macular Treatment Centre and optical dispensary.
Main duties of the job
With the growth of our department, we are recruiting 4 new consultant positions across various sub-specialities. This post will support the growth of our Medical Retina Team in delivering specialist care, and development or our patient pathways.
We believe in supporting the growth of the future workforce and therefore the post-holder will partake in teaching and training of AHPs, trainees and fellows.
A Job Plan review will take place within the first 6 months, to support the successful candidate in developing services for treatment of specialist services, including pathway redesign.
About us
The new purpose-built REI Ophthalmology Centre will boast 3 large modern fully equipped operating theatre rooms with ceiling mounted microscopes (Zeiss OPMI Lumera 700 with Callisto) and B&L Stellaris surgical equipment. Each operating room has its own preparation room and anaesthetic room, with a shared recovery area. One theatre will be dedicated to high flow cataract surgery as per GIRFT guidelines. The day case unit comprises 3 fully equipped examination rooms for preoperative rounds. All paediatric patients undergo surgery in the Freedom Theatres, Level 2 of Derriford Hospital. Urgent care will be easily accessible on the ground floor with separate consulting and treatment rooms. The outpatient department will be located on the second floor comprising a range of accommodation, including the Macular Treatment Centre (with two treatment rooms - for intraocular injections), Imaging Hub, Orthoptist and Ocular Motility Rooms, two laser rooms (YAG/SLT and PASCAL) and a stand-alone paediatric area. The department is well-equipped, including PASCAL laser, an SLT/YAG laser, 5 OCT machines (all Zeiss HD5000 and 6000, two with Angio-OCT), 4 Humphrey Visual Field Analysers, Optos California and Zeiss Clarus, one RetCam, an anterior segment camera, 2 B-Scanners, Pentacam and a Specular Microscope. All images, OCT scans and visual field tests can be viewed and manipulated in all clinic rooms and consultants' offices with the Zeiss Forum system
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties of the Post
- To collaborate and work to maintain Ophthalmology services in line with strategic requirements.
- To provide, with the other Consultants in the specialty, routine and emergency Ophthalmology services to the Trust, operating a system of mutual out-of-hours cover, and cover for annual, study and professional leave.
- To provide a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in the Trust
- To develop a special interest to complement those of the existing Consultants in the specialty and in accordance with the priorities of the Trust.
- To develop appropriate services and techniques required to fulfil clinical needs, within available resources.
- To take responsibility for the professional supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff, in conjunction with colleagues.
- To participate in the education and training of junior doctors, medical students, nurses, paramedics and general practitioners.
- To participate in the training and assessment of specialist registrars rotating through the department.
- To liaise with medical staff in other specialties and participate in clinical meetings and postgraduate activities in the Trust.
- To maintain and develop good communications with general practitioners.
- To participate in research in accordance with priorities agreed within the Division and the Trust within available resources.
- To contribute to the development of Ophthalmology services, treatment guidelines and the promotion of greater knowledge of the management of Ophthalmology conditions in primary care.
- To demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of clinical governance, including:
- Developing and maintaining appropriate systems and practice to ensure effective clinical audit in Ophthalmology.
- Attending and contributing to the Trusts Clinical Governance Programme.
- Participating in the Trusts Clinical Incident Reporting system.
- Developing a programme of personal continuing professional education and development, within available resources and within the workload and priorities of the service, as agreed with the Divisional Director and in accordance with the Royal College requirements. The Trust will provide the necessary support for this.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties of the Post
- To collaborate and work to maintain Ophthalmology services in line with strategic requirements.
- To provide, with the other Consultants in the specialty, routine and emergency Ophthalmology services to the Trust, operating a system of mutual out-of-hours cover, and cover for annual, study and professional leave.
- To provide a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in the Trust
- To develop a special interest to complement those of the existing Consultants in the specialty and in accordance with the priorities of the Trust.
- To develop appropriate services and techniques required to fulfil clinical needs, within available resources.
- To take responsibility for the professional supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff, in conjunction with colleagues.
- To participate in the education and training of junior doctors, medical students, nurses, paramedics and general practitioners.
- To participate in the training and assessment of specialist registrars rotating through the department.
- To liaise with medical staff in other specialties and participate in clinical meetings and postgraduate activities in the Trust.
- To maintain and develop good communications with general practitioners.
- To participate in research in accordance with priorities agreed within the Division and the Trust within available resources.
- To contribute to the development of Ophthalmology services, treatment guidelines and the promotion of greater knowledge of the management of Ophthalmology conditions in primary care.
- To demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of clinical governance, including:
- Developing and maintaining appropriate systems and practice to ensure effective clinical audit in Ophthalmology.
- Attending and contributing to the Trusts Clinical Governance Programme.
- Participating in the Trusts Clinical Incident Reporting system.
- Developing a programme of personal continuing professional education and development, within available resources and within the workload and priorities of the service, as agreed with the Divisional Director and in accordance with the Royal College requirements. The Trust will provide the necessary support for this.
Person Specification
Full GMC registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCOphth (or equivalent)
- Demonstrate evidence of a sound ophthalmic training equivalent to that recognised in the UK.
- Evidence of ability to perform advanced subspecialty specific procedures
Desirable
- ROP Treater/Screening Experience
Skills
Essential
- Attended appropriate basic specialty courses.
Person Specification
Full GMC registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCOphth (or equivalent)
- Demonstrate evidence of a sound ophthalmic training equivalent to that recognised in the UK.
- Evidence of ability to perform advanced subspecialty specific procedures
Desirable
- ROP Treater/Screening Experience
Skills
Essential
- Attended appropriate basic specialty courses.
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).
