Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Primary Care / Cornea Consultant Ophthalmologist.
This is a full time; permanent post created in response to service demand and will expand the team of consultants to 15.
The candidate will help the department to develop anterior segment subspeciality pathways in conjunction with allied health professionals to help establish a multi-disciplinary workforce to ensure efficient management and deliver high quality care. The post will provide a link between the emergency eye clinic and the anterior segment services.
A particular focus of this job will be teaching and training to develop the allied health care professional workforce at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH). This will be aligned with the new national Ophthalmic Practitioner training program with emphasis on emergency eye care and cataract.
A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.
Main duties of the job
The objectives of this post are to provide
- Management of patients with conditions affecting the cornea and ocular surface
- Link between Ophthalmic Emergency Referral Service (OERS) and cornea clinic
- Cataract and corneal surgery and training 1-2 sessions per week
- 1 in 9 general ophthalmology on call
About us
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of acute clinical services through the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (1,000 beds) and Cromer and District Hospital, including more specialist services such as oncology and radiotherapy, neonatology, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, rheumatology, paediatric medicine and surgery.
Our staff of over 7,000 treat more than one million patients; people from Norfolk, neighbouring counties and further afield. Our patients are referred to us by around 100 local GP practices but also from other acute hospitals and primary care trusts around the country.
The Eye Department is located within the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Cromer Hospital and Central Norwich Eye Clinic. Ophthalmic outpatients, the Nelson Day Unit and eye theatres are all adjacent to each other and the ward (head and neck) is nearby.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals.
- Undertake all clinics and operating lists as specified in the finalised timetable
- Participate in general on-call rota
- Deal with administration related to patient management in a timely manner
- Contribute to regular presentations and journal clubs
- Participate in continuous professional development (CPD)
- Commitment to revalidation
- Contribute to regional postgraduate teaching sessions
- Be contactable by mobile phone and email
- Undertake clinics at satellite locations
- Undertake clinical research and audit and aim to present work
- Responsibility for both inpatient and outpatient care of patient
- The Consultant will be encouraged to take an active role in the day-to-day supervision of the junior medical staff/medical students and to contribute to their teaching.
This is a new post and as such the timetable is up for discussion with the new appointee. It could potentially include evenings or Saturdays, Central Norwich Eye Clinic and Cromer as well as cross-site at James Paget University Hospital, following discussion with the successful candidate.
Please note average numbers in clinics would be 12-15 patients and rarely do we have inpatients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals.
- Undertake all clinics and operating lists as specified in the finalised timetable
- Participate in general on-call rota
- Deal with administration related to patient management in a timely manner
- Contribute to regular presentations and journal clubs
- Participate in continuous professional development (CPD)
- Commitment to revalidation
- Contribute to regional postgraduate teaching sessions
- Be contactable by mobile phone and email
- Undertake clinics at satellite locations
- Undertake clinical research and audit and aim to present work
- Responsibility for both inpatient and outpatient care of patient
- The Consultant will be encouraged to take an active role in the day-to-day supervision of the junior medical staff/medical students and to contribute to their teaching.
This is a new post and as such the timetable is up for discussion with the new appointee. It could potentially include evenings or Saturdays, Central Norwich Eye Clinic and Cromer as well as cross-site at James Paget University Hospital, following discussion with the successful candidate.
Please note average numbers in clinics would be 12-15 patients and rarely do we have inpatients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with License to Practice;
- Basic medical qualification (MB BS or equivalent)
- FRCOphth or equivalent
Desirable
- Other relevant qualifications
- Certificate of eligibility for entry into higher specialist training (CEEHST), Royal College of Ophthalmologists (for UK applicants). A copy of the Certificate should be attached to the application or brought to interview
Aptitudes and Skills Required
Essential
- Ability to take a detailed ophthalmic history, perform a good ophthalmic examination, put forward a differential diagnosis and formulate a treatment plan.
- Previous experience of managing emergency ophthalmology in out-patient setting
- Ability to teach and train in the context of cornea and cataract surgery
- Evidence of surgical dexterity
Desirable
- Ability to manage the common ophthalmic emergencies.
- Publications
- Computer skills
Experience
Essential
- Running cornea clinics
- Experience of unsupervised phaco-emulsification cataract surgery and unsupervised corneal transplant surgery
Circumstances
Essential
- Willing to work in different locations.
- Holds full UK driving license.
- Willingness to be flexible should the need arise
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiasm and commitment
- Leadership skills
- Diplomacy
- Probity
- Ability to cope with stress
- Flexible and able to adapt to change
- Conscientious
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- To be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with License to Practice;
- Basic medical qualification (MB BS or equivalent)
- FRCOphth or equivalent
Desirable
- Other relevant qualifications
- Certificate of eligibility for entry into higher specialist training (CEEHST), Royal College of Ophthalmologists (for UK applicants). A copy of the Certificate should be attached to the application or brought to interview
Aptitudes and Skills Required
Essential
- Ability to take a detailed ophthalmic history, perform a good ophthalmic examination, put forward a differential diagnosis and formulate a treatment plan.
- Previous experience of managing emergency ophthalmology in out-patient setting
- Ability to teach and train in the context of cornea and cataract surgery
- Evidence of surgical dexterity
Desirable
- Ability to manage the common ophthalmic emergencies.
- Publications
- Computer skills
Experience
Essential
- Running cornea clinics
- Experience of unsupervised phaco-emulsification cataract surgery and unsupervised corneal transplant surgery
Circumstances
Essential
- Willing to work in different locations.
- Holds full UK driving license.
- Willingness to be flexible should the need arise
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiasm and commitment
- Leadership skills
- Diplomacy
- Probity
- Ability to cope with stress
- Flexible and able to adapt to change
- Conscientious
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- To be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English
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).
