Wye Valley NHS Trust

Ophthalmology Consultant with special interest in Medical Retina

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Job summary

The Ophthalmology Consultant with special interest in Medical Retina is a great opportunity to join a progressive medical and nursing team focussed on delivering high quality specialist care. This post is a substantive post for 10 PA's, clinical commitment timetable is attached- 7. 5 PA's DCC and 2.5PA's for SPA.

The Ophthalmology Consultant is in overall charge of patients and will allocate duties and responsibilities depending on the experience of his or her team.

The appointed Consultant Ophthalmologist will be expected to have a special interest in retinal disease and will integrate into the present structure, and eventually develop and expand the service according to need, including in Powys (Brecon and Llandrindod Wells) where provision of local laser treatment and expansion of injection services would be desirable.

Closing Date: January 2nd 2024

Interview Date: To be confirmed February 2024- March 2024

For further enquiries please contact Mr George Morphis, Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology, on 01432 355444- Please ask for Mr Morphis's secretary or via email on george.morphis@wvt.nhs.uk

This position will attract relocation expenses up to £8k (in line with the Trust Relocation policy).

Main duties of the job

Surgical work will depend on the experience and interest of the candidate. A high level of competence in cataract surgery and Medical Retina management is expected. Medical audit and continuing postgraduate education will be an integral function of the post and time will be set-aside on the timetable for this. There will be a one-in-seven on-call commitment, taken weekly, every seven weeks according to a rota.

So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.

The post holder undertakes, exceptionally to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

The post holder undertakes exceptionally to be available for such irregular commitments outside normally roistered duties as are essential for continuity of patient care.

The post holder is expected to take a lead in the training of staff in his or her subspecialty interest. We take training very seriously, having three Specialist Trainees on the West Midlands Rotation. This duty is regularly scrutinised by the Deanery responsible for training.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

Worcestershire is our neighbouring county. The post holder will be required to travel between sites.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.

Date posted

04 December 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Annualised hours

Reference number

229-JC-SDMS-5869822

Job locations

County Hospital

Stonebow Road

Hereford

HR1 2ER

Job description

Job responsibilities

There will be a one-in-seven on-call commitment, taken weekly, every seven weeks according to a rota.

Please see attached job description of additional responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

There will be a one-in-seven on-call commitment, taken weekly, every seven weeks according to a rota.

Please see attached job description of additional responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration. On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attainment of CCT in Ophthalmology or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) . Licence to practise FRCOphth or equivalent qualification

Desirable

Higher qualification MD/PhD [or in final stages of equivalent level of attainment in research publications].

clinical experience

Essential

Training in general ophthalmology, cataract surgery, and specific subspeciality training in Medical Retina

Desirable

Post CCT Fellowship in medical retina

clinical skills and knowledge

Essential

Special knowledge of retinal disease. High level of competence in phacoemulsification cataract surgery Widespread broad based knowledge in all aspects of ophthalmology

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration. On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attainment of CCT in Ophthalmology or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) . Licence to practise FRCOphth or equivalent qualification

Desirable

Higher qualification MD/PhD [or in final stages of equivalent level of attainment in research publications].

clinical experience

Essential

Training in general ophthalmology, cataract surgery, and specific subspeciality training in Medical Retina

Desirable

Post CCT Fellowship in medical retina

clinical skills and knowledge

Essential

Special knowledge of retinal disease. High level of competence in phacoemulsification cataract surgery Widespread broad based knowledge in all aspects of ophthalmology

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

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

County Hospital

Stonebow Road

Hereford

HR1 2ER

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

County Hospital

Stonebow Road

Hereford

HR1 2ER

Employer's website

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