Consultant in Ophthalmology

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

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Job summary

We are looking for a Consultant Colleague to help us with our management of the Ophthalmic need in our catchment areas. This is a replacement general post with flexibility to support a sub speciality interest. If you are able to fulfil this role then please get in touch and come and visit us.

We are a small, friendly department and provide world class care in our two Ophthalmological surgical centres, at St Richard's, Chichester and Southlands Hospital which is a state of the art centre, built in 2017. There has been a substantial investment in the service in recent years to help us manage our workload.

The job comprises 2 theatre sessions, and the remainder in the outpatient setting as detailed in the job description. We

Outside of work, West Sussex is an incredible place to live, offering a life on the South coast, with Southlands Hospital within walking distance of the sea. Life with us offers opportunities outside of work - please get in touch and come for a look around.

Main duties of the job

This is a general job with flexibility to develop sub speciality interests, including research. Surgically, the predominant need is to undertake cataract surgery, and this is done in both our two centres (predominantly Southlands hospital). Any subspecialty interest will be considered, and we can offer flexible working solutions; please come and have a look around our department and meet the team for more information.

We work closely with our Ophthalmic colleagues who are in the Sussex Eye Hospital, and we see this relationship becoming closer as time progresses.

The on call commitment for this post is a 1 in 9 in conjunction with the other Consultants; there is a separate VR on call element which is provided in conjunction with the Sussex Eye Hospital.

There is more information on the duties of the role within the job description.

About us

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Date posted

23 February 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

MWSLDCONOPHT-133B

Job locations

Southlands Hospital

Upper Shoreham Road

Shoreham-By-Sea

BN43 6TQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

oBasic medical degree
oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
oFRCOphth or equivalent
oCCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
oPost CCT Fellowship

Desirable

oHigher Degree

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential

oProven Clinical experience in Ophthalmology with broad experience.
oAble to carry out high volume cataract surgery
oUnderstanding of clinical risk management

Desirable

oAbility to manage subspecialty patients

Knowledge

Desirable

oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning

Essential

oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research

Essential

oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

oResearch experience
oPublications
oPrizes and honours

Career progression & Personal Attributes

Essential

oAppropriate progression of career to date
oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

oBasic medical degree
oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
oFRCOphth or equivalent
oCCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
oPost CCT Fellowship

Desirable

oHigher Degree

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential

oProven Clinical experience in Ophthalmology with broad experience.
oAble to carry out high volume cataract surgery
oUnderstanding of clinical risk management

Desirable

oAbility to manage subspecialty patients

Knowledge

Desirable

oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning

Essential

oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research

Essential

oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

oResearch experience
oPublications
oPrizes and honours

Career progression & Personal Attributes

Essential

oAppropriate progression of career to date
oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

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.

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