Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Ophthalmologist with interest in Medical & Diabetic Retina

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Job summary

Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Medical Retina and Diabetic Retina

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust would like to invite applications for a new substantive consultant post in Ophthalmology, to join the existing team of five Ophthalmologists (and two locums) providing acute and out-patient care to the population of Northamptonshire and surrounding regions. High Volume Cataract surgery and Eye Casualty is an essential requirement, sub-specialism interest in Medical Retina and Diabetic Retina Service is desirable.

The Department of Ophthalmology at Kettering General Hospital is committed to providing high quality, patient centred care and 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.

Two initiatives for Ophthalmology include;

  1. The development and expansion of the old ENT out-patient area, creating two injection procedure rooms, clinic rooms and separate waiting room for patients.
  2. 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.

This advert and Job Description are pending Royal College approval.

Main duties of the job

The Eye Casualty, LA/GA daycase procedures and inpatient provision will remain onsite at Kettering General Hospital.

The post-holder will be joining a cohesive team of five Consultant Ophthalmologist's and will enjoy proactive involvement in developing and delivering, new innovative, clinical pathways and support education, audits and learning as an established Teaching Unit.

Visits to the Trust

Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact us (see below) to discuss the post.

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to visit the hospital.

Applicants will be reimbursed travelling expenses for:

  1. Pre-interview visits for short-listed candidates only (maximum of 2 visits)
  2. Attendance at interview

Contacts:

Miss Jayshree Menon

Consultant and Clinical Lead

Kettering General Hospital NHS trust

Secretary: 01536 491268/492165

Mr T Shergill

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Kettering General Hospital NHS trust

Secretary: 01536 492165

Mr V Sampat

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Kettering General Hospital NHS trust

Secretary: 01536 493565

This advert and Job Description are pending Royal College approval.

About us

Kettering is centrally located - London is less than 1 hour by rail and Kettering to Paris via Eurostar is 3 hours. By road, Kettering is within easy reach of 5 international airports and 75% of the country can be reached within 2 hours

The area offers everything from traditional market towns to charming villages and picturesque countryside. The town has excellent and expanding educational facilities.

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey.Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

Details

Date posted

21 March 2022

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£84,559 to £114,003 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264-3987587-SUR

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

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.

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant and Clinical Lead

Miss Jayshree Menon

jayshree.menon@nhs.net

01536491268

Details

Date posted

21 March 2022

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£84,559 to £114,003 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264-3987587-SUR

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Supporting documents

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