The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Ophalmologist - Vitreo Retinal Consultant

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Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Consultant Ophthalmologist - Vitreo Retinal Surgeon to complete a supportive team of specialists covering East Herts and West Essex.

The post holder will be required to perform a range of vitreoretinal appointments and surgeries on patients with elective VR conditions e.g. macular holes, ERMs, VMT, etc. You will also have involvement in General Ophthalmology treatment protocols. The post holder will deliver high quality clinical care to patients attending the ophthalmology service in the following areas: Elective and emergency vitreoretinal surgery, vitreoretinal clinics, high volume phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia if applicable.

Main duties of the job

To be successful in this role applicants will be expected to have an excellent clinical quality record and be able to demonstrate the ability to perform efficiently in clinics/theatre. Experience working as an Ophthalmology Consultant. Applicants must have also completed at least one year fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery

About us

Our Organisation

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.

We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.

Our Values

The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:

Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts

Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both

Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care

Details

Date posted

19 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum plus £149 London Fringe

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-6929268-SCC

Job locations

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and person specification. This is available to download at anytime.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and person specification. This is available to download at anytime.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • FRCS Ophth
  • Vitreoretinal experience

Desirable

  • Higher Degree MD(Res) or PhD in a field related to the speciality

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in the management of Eye emergencies, ocular trauma and acute general ophthalmic emergencies
  • Ability to perform day case cataract surgery independently (including complex cases).

Desirable

  • Relevant experience in the NHS with related subspecialty interests

Skills

Essential

  • Experience of supervising trainees and teaching to an MDT.
  • Previous formal teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate level
  • Participating Audit / Clinical Governance
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • FRCS Ophth
  • Vitreoretinal experience

Desirable

  • Higher Degree MD(Res) or PhD in a field related to the speciality

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in the management of Eye emergencies, ocular trauma and acute general ophthalmic emergencies
  • Ability to perform day case cataract surgery independently (including complex cases).

Desirable

  • Relevant experience in the NHS with related subspecialty interests

Skills

Essential

  • Experience of supervising trainees and teaching to an MDT.
  • Previous formal teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate level
  • Participating Audit / Clinical Governance

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead consultant for Ophthalmology Service

Mr O Warda

omar.warda1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

19 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum plus £149 London Fringe

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-6929268-SCC

Job locations

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


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