Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated and friendly Consultant Colleague to help us with our management of the glaucoma services in our local area. This is a replacement post with flexibility to support part time working if required. If you are able to fulfil this role then please get in touch and come and visit us.
We are a 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. Since our merger as a Trust to form University Hospitals Sussex, we are working more closely with our colleagues in the Sussex Eye Hospital and this provides a number of gains and opportunities for the future both for the staff working with us, but also for the patients whom we serve.
The job comprises 2 theatre sessions, and the remainder in the outpatient setting as detailed in the job description. We, like the rest of the country are seeing increasing numbers of glaucoma patients and have changed the way we work to be able to deliver the most care for the most people.
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 glaucoma job and you will be a independent decision maker (with support from colleagues where necessary). We undertake Yag lasers, trabeculectomy and various MIGS, most commonly Preserflo as surgical options. This is done in both our two centres (predominantly Southlands hospital). We are happy to 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
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
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 ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
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.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding this post please refer to the attached job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding this post please refer to the attached job description and person specification
Person Specification
Experience /Qualifications
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 in Glaucoma and/or ASTO in glaucoma
Desirable
Clinial Skills & Experience
Essential
- oProven Clinical experience in Ophthalmology, with broad experience of Glaucoma
- oAble to carry out cataract surgery
- oAbility to perform Glaucoma surgery independently
Desirable
- oAbility to manage subspecialty patients
- oExperience of working in and leading a multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oAbility to advise on efficient and smooth running of a glaucoma specialist services.
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
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes & honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience /Qualifications
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 in Glaucoma and/or ASTO in glaucoma
Desirable
Clinial Skills & Experience
Essential
- oProven Clinical experience in Ophthalmology, with broad experience of Glaucoma
- oAble to carry out cataract surgery
- oAbility to perform Glaucoma surgery independently
Desirable
- oAbility to manage subspecialty patients
- oExperience of working in and leading a multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oAbility to advise on efficient and smooth running of a glaucoma specialist services.
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
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes & 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.
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).
