University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Consultant Ophthalmologist - special interest in Neuro-Ophthalmology

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Job summary

Applications are invited to apply for a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in Neuro Ophthalmology, with the possibility to expand the role in Adult Strabismus or Glaucoma service dependent on successful candidate.

There will be a 10% financial incentive plus relocation expenses included.

The post holder will be joining an experienced team to provide highly skilled Neuro-ophthalmology with the expectation to support an additional service in Strabismus or Glaucoma.

Main duties of the job

With the growth of our department, we are recruiting 4 new consultant positions across various sub-specialities. This position will support the team in developing improved pathways for our Neuro-Ophthalmology service in line with the national eye care recovery and transformation programme. We have an enthusiastic team of orthoptists who are looking forward to working with the successful applicant to deliver improved patient pathways and working relationships with the wider medical services within UHP.

About us

The new purpose-built REI Ophthalmology Centre, opening in June 2023, 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.

Details

Date posted

23 February 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-LH-OPH4610821-B

Job locations

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to take part in urgent care and manage and/or supervise acute clinics. 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.

For further details, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to take part in urgent care and manage and/or supervise acute clinics. 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.

For further details, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Mr Frimpong-Ansah

kwabena.frimpong-ansah@nhs.net

01752451164

Details

Date posted

23 February 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-LH-OPH4610821-B

Job locations

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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