Job summary
Interviews will be taking place on 18th January 2023.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Consultant Ophthalmologist who has a special interest in cornea and external eye disease to join our ophthalmology team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
The successful candidate will provide and support the further development of first-class ophthalmology services for the Trust, working in collaboration with clinical colleagues in all disciplines to provide an integrated service for all patients. The post will be for 10 programmed activities per week, giving adequate time for SPA duties.
An award winning, optometry led, Shared Care Stable Glaucoma Service has been running for 8 years seeing over 2500 clinic appointments annually. 50% of this service is currently running in the community. Funding for electronic patient records has been acquired with newly launched modules for medical retina, the cataract service and the acute eye clinic, with glaucoma modules to follow in the future. There has never been a better time to join our Ophthalmology team.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.
Main duties of the job
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Develop close collaborative links with clinicians working in their specialty and work to develop services provided to patients in these areas to the highest standards including the development of treatment protocols and guidelines.
- Participate in the departmental audit programme as well as participating in multidisciplinary audit relating to their area of clinical interest.
- Participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.
- Participate fully in the education and training and examination of medical students, trainee doctors, paramedical, nursing and other appropriate personnel. The appointee will also share in the teaching of medical undergraduates at University of Warwick.
- Supervise trainees working in the department and assist in their training and appraisal.
- Participate in the Trust Performance and Annual review scheme and be responsible for ensuring that they support the principles of revalidation by the GMC.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Areas and Performance
This post requires a special interest in management of corneal and external eye disorders and the postholder will work with 1 other cornea colleague to maintain and assist in the delivery of a comprehensive service in this field and bring new ideas to take the cataract and cornea service forward.
It is also hoped that the post holder will also assist in the delivery of the General Ophthalmic and Acute Ophthalmology service and take up an additional lead position in the department upon discussion with Clinical Service Lead.
Support Services
Much of our routine cataract outpatient work is performed by the optometry department. Senior optometrists also support the Eye Casualty, vitreo-retinal, glaucoma, paediatric and medical retina services. Specialist nurses also support the glaucoma service, the medical retina service and oculoplastics.
Biometry services, visual field services and routine ophthalmic imaging are provided by the orthoptic department. We also have a medical retina photography team providing specialist imaging support, backed up by the Trust IT for imagine networking Ophthalmology Service Staff.
Ophthalmology Department
The Eye Unit at University Hospital in Coventry is a purpose-built ophthalmic unit within the hospital, which provides integrated ophthalmology services for the whole of Coventry & Warwickshire.
There is a dedicated ophthalmic day unit which can accommodate up to 15 patients at any one time. Paediatric ophthalmic cases are also accommodated on one of the three age dependent paediatric wards.
The two dedicated ophthalmic theatres have ceiling mounted Leica microscopes, with video camera attachments. There are two Alcon Infinity phaco and one centurion phaco machine (with advanced settings particular relevant to glaucoma cases) and one theatre is equipped for vitreo-retinal surgery, with Alcon Constellation phaco/vitrector and indirect argon and diode laser. There is also an indirect video camera for teaching purposes. All theatre lists are supported by an ophthalmic trained anaesthetist.
The department of ophthalmology also provides ophthalmic services at Rugby St Cross in the general outpatient area and a dedicated macular unit. Day case theatre facilities are also available at the hospital for adult cataract surgery with similar UH specifications, with plans to expand ophthalmic theatre services there in the near future.
All offices and clinic areas have access to the Trust network and Intranet, with most rooms hosting floating licenses to view eye images stored on the network (Visupac and Spectralis).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Areas and Performance
This post requires a special interest in management of corneal and external eye disorders and the postholder will work with 1 other cornea colleague to maintain and assist in the delivery of a comprehensive service in this field and bring new ideas to take the cataract and cornea service forward.
It is also hoped that the post holder will also assist in the delivery of the General Ophthalmic and Acute Ophthalmology service and take up an additional lead position in the department upon discussion with Clinical Service Lead.
Support Services
Much of our routine cataract outpatient work is performed by the optometry department. Senior optometrists also support the Eye Casualty, vitreo-retinal, glaucoma, paediatric and medical retina services. Specialist nurses also support the glaucoma service, the medical retina service and oculoplastics.
Biometry services, visual field services and routine ophthalmic imaging are provided by the orthoptic department. We also have a medical retina photography team providing specialist imaging support, backed up by the Trust IT for imagine networking Ophthalmology Service Staff.
Ophthalmology Department
The Eye Unit at University Hospital in Coventry is a purpose-built ophthalmic unit within the hospital, which provides integrated ophthalmology services for the whole of Coventry & Warwickshire.
There is a dedicated ophthalmic day unit which can accommodate up to 15 patients at any one time. Paediatric ophthalmic cases are also accommodated on one of the three age dependent paediatric wards.
The two dedicated ophthalmic theatres have ceiling mounted Leica microscopes, with video camera attachments. There are two Alcon Infinity phaco and one centurion phaco machine (with advanced settings particular relevant to glaucoma cases) and one theatre is equipped for vitreo-retinal surgery, with Alcon Constellation phaco/vitrector and indirect argon and diode laser. There is also an indirect video camera for teaching purposes. All theatre lists are supported by an ophthalmic trained anaesthetist.
The department of ophthalmology also provides ophthalmic services at Rugby St Cross in the general outpatient area and a dedicated macular unit. Day case theatre facilities are also available at the hospital for adult cataract surgery with similar UH specifications, with plans to expand ophthalmic theatre services there in the near future.
All offices and clinic areas have access to the Trust network and Intranet, with most rooms hosting floating licenses to view eye images stored on the network (Visupac and Spectralis).
Person Specification
Qualification/Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualification/Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
