Job summary
Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Anterior Segment and Eye Casualty
We are looking for a capable and enthusiastic colleague to join our Ophthalmologists at Kettering General Hospital part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire to have a special interest in Anterior Segment and Eye Casualty.
We pride ourselves in being a small, friendly department, with real drive to improve both patient care and the working environment for our staff. Our service is structured in such a way that you should expect to feel part of a strong team, supporting and being supported. Our department places equal importance on the team and the individual, whether self, colleague or patient.
It is expected the successful candidate will be an exceptional and highly motivated individual, working with a similar ethos. The post-holder will participate in the Ophthalmology on call rota at the Trust.
As a group, we feel that the very best colleagues have an understanding of the way a District General Hospital Ophthalmology service works and thrives, and why they would want to keep their general ophthalmology skills current, accepting of the benefits of being on-call all the while, supported by the whole team.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic full-time consultant ophthalmologist. The post is for general ophthalmologists with a sub-specialist interest in Anterior Segment including high volume Cataract surgery and Eye Casualty to complement the department based at Kettering. This is a replacement post and to add to our existing team of consultants.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides acute and elective services to approximately 400,000 people. Since becoming a Foundation Trust in 2008, the hospital has embarked on a programme of progressive development and innovation.
Two initiatives for Ophthalmology include;
- The development and expansion of the old ENT out-patient area, creating two injection procedure rooms, clinic rooms and separate waiting room for patients.
- Source suitable accommodation, to modify an Ophthalmology out-patient unit which will offer better access to diagnostics, virtual and face to face facilities in the community.
The Eye Casualty, LA/GA daycase procedures and inpatient provision will remain onsite at Kettering General Hospital.
The majority of patients are now seen in subspecialty clinics wherever possible, however we recognise that there is an unmet need in workflows for patients in peripheral clinics and high volume services such as AMD, DRS and glaucoma. We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Consultant Ophthalmologist to complete a supportive team of specialists, who is interested in developing innovative ophthalmic practice; The Trust would equally welcome applications from existing and newly trained consultants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached Job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training (CCT) or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist
- Register within 6 months of the interview date.
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
- MD or equivalent
- ASTO/Fellowship
Experience
Essential
- Extensive relevant experience and in Ophthalmology, including Glaucoma or Cornea.
- Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice
- IT Skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc.
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training (CCT) or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist
- Register within 6 months of the interview date.
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
- MD or equivalent
- ASTO/Fellowship
Experience
Essential
- Extensive relevant experience and in Ophthalmology, including Glaucoma or Cornea.
- Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice
- IT Skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc.
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest
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).
