Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join the genetic
eye disease and medical retina service within the Ophthalmology Department at
St Jamess University Hospital. This post will deliver 10 PAs, with a focus on
genetic eye disease, and includes time to participate in and to develop
clinical research projects. This post is based at St Jamess University
Hospital but will include working at other LTHT sites and neighbouring NHS
Trusts when required.
The successful applicant should possess accreditation in Ophthalmology
from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth) or equivalent and should
be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of
interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the
consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on
the Specialist Register.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS:
Wednesday 25 September 2024
Main duties of the job
Applicants
should have knowledge, skills and clinical
experience in genetic eye disease, medical retina and clinical research. The
department is actively involved in clinical research and the successful
applicant will have dedicated time to support existing genetic eye disease
research projects, including gene therapy, and to develop future projects.
Excellent communication and multi-disciplinary team-working skills, and
a strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and service
development are essential.
Consideration will be given to applicants
who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
How would I
enhance the local and regional service for patients with genetic eye disease?
About us
Leeds Teaching
Hospitals NHS Trust is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with
access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country
as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000
staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our
2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000
in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being
true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our
results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post,
the Ophthalmology department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals strives to offer the
very best care to all our patients through the delivery of high quality
clinically services underpinned by excellent research, innovation and teaching.
This role combines each element in the sub-specialties of genetic eye disease
and medical retina, placing the post-holder at the heart of both a busy service
for the local population and a highly specialised commissioned service with a
thriving research portfolio for the region.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
The primary
objectives of this post are to support and develop the local and regional
clinics for patients with genetic eye disease, the basic science and clinical
research portfolio and to increase more routine medical retina capacity.
In addition, the post holder will contribute to the
overall function of the ophthalmology department by supporting all colleagues
and points of service delivery as required. As part of this, the consultant
will provide clinical leadership and drive service improvement, efficiency and
innovation in their area of specialism.
The post holder will be expected to engage fully in all
aspects of clinical audit, clinical governance and patient experience
pertaining to their area of specialism.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post,
the Ophthalmology department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals strives to offer the
very best care to all our patients through the delivery of high quality
clinically services underpinned by excellent research, innovation and teaching.
This role combines each element in the sub-specialties of genetic eye disease
and medical retina, placing the post-holder at the heart of both a busy service
for the local population and a highly specialised commissioned service with a
thriving research portfolio for the region.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
The primary
objectives of this post are to support and develop the local and regional
clinics for patients with genetic eye disease, the basic science and clinical
research portfolio and to increase more routine medical retina capacity.
In addition, the post holder will contribute to the
overall function of the ophthalmology department by supporting all colleagues
and points of service delivery as required. As part of this, the consultant
will provide clinical leadership and drive service improvement, efficiency and
innovation in their area of specialism.
The post holder will be expected to engage fully in all
aspects of clinical audit, clinical governance and patient experience
pertaining to their area of specialism.
Person Specification
Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of Ophthalmic conditions.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in Genetic Eye disease and have some competence with the management of common medical retina conditions.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Experience with MDT review and interpretation of diagnostic genetic testing results.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent qualification.
- FRCOphth or equivalent.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice - YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Further Requirements
Essential
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Ophthalmology.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice certification.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Person Specification
Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of Ophthalmic conditions.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in Genetic Eye disease and have some competence with the management of common medical retina conditions.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Experience with MDT review and interpretation of diagnostic genetic testing results.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent qualification.
- FRCOphth or equivalent.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice - YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Further Requirements
Essential
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Ophthalmology.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice certification.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
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
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).
