Job summary
We
are inviting applications for our Speciality Doctor in Glaucoma at The Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of Ophthalmology. Applications are
welcomed for this full time post. This position would suit a post-CCT doctor
who has demonstrable interest in Glaucoma with prior training in higher
specialty Glaucoma surgery.
The
post is available from the end of October 2024 and is a substantive position.
Candidates
must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to
practice at the time of appointment.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will be part of the senior clinical team to support the delivery
of a high quality and specialist glaucoma service. The post holder will be expected to
participate in the diagnosis, management and follow-up of glaucoma patients
in an outpatient setting and virtually, and will also assist in the operating
theatre and will be involved in complex and specialist glaucoma surgery, SLT
and YAG laser. There is likely to be the opportunity for the post-holder to
keep their cataract surgical skills up to date by covering theatre lists as
well as providing general or emergency clinics where necessary. He or she will complement existing
Specialist Trainees and will be also expected to teach and train junior colleagues.
About us
The
Eye department provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary ophthalmic
services for the population, both adult and children, of Leeds and a tertiary
ophthalmic service for other areas of Yorkshire. The department is well staffed
and equipped and able to diagnose, investigate, treat and operate on the most
difficult ophthalmic conditions.
As
well as at St Jamess University Hospital, outpatient services are provided at
Seacroft Hospital, Wharfedale General Hospital in Otley, Wetherby Eye Clinic and has links with local
community providers. The post holder may be required to work at any of our
Trust sites from time to time.
Glaucoma
services are predominantly based at Seacroft Hospital with surgical glaucoma
servcies at St James's. We perform a wide range of surgery including
trabeculectomy, tube (Ahmed valve) and MIGS (currently iStent and Preserflo
with plan for Hydrus in the near future).
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Eye Department in Leeds, which is based at St James University Hospital
(SJUH), is looking for a Specialty Doctor in Glaucoma in a substantive post.
The post holder will be working with the four Glaucoma Consultants working
within the department.
The
Glaucoma department in Leeds is based at Seacroft hospital where the
clinic/virtual clinics are undertaken. Surgery takes place at St James
Hospital. We perform a wide range of surgery including trabeculectomy, tube
(Ahmed valve) and MIGS (currently iStent and Preserflo with plan for Hydrus
in the near future).
The
post holder will be part of the senior clinical team to support the delivery
of a high quality and specialist glaucoma service. The post holder will be expected to
participate in the diagnosis, management and follow-up of glaucoma patients
in an outpatient setting and virtually, and will also assist in the operating
theatre and will be involved in complex and specialist glaucoma surgery, SLT
and YAG laser. There is likely to be the opportunity for the post-holder to
keep their cataract surgical skills up to date by covering theatre lists as
well as providing general or emergency clinics where necessary. He or she will complement existing
Specialist Trainees and will be also expected to teach and train junior colleagues.
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
Glaucoma
Consultants
Mr
Peter Galloway, Consultant Ophthalmologist
Miss
Salina Siddiqui, Consultant Ophthalmologist
Mr
Simon Dewsbery, Consultant Ophthalmologist
Mr
Edward Ridyard, Consultant Ophthalmologist
The
team also trains Ophthalmic specialist trainees from the region.
There
are 20 other subspecialist consultants in the wider Ophthalmology Department.
The
appointee must have completed at least one 12 month period of Glaucoma
subspecialty training within a higher surgical training scheme after full GMC
registration or equivalent.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Eye Department in Leeds, which is based at St James University Hospital
(SJUH), is looking for a Specialty Doctor in Glaucoma in a substantive post.
The post holder will be working with the four Glaucoma Consultants working
within the department.
The
Glaucoma department in Leeds is based at Seacroft hospital where the
clinic/virtual clinics are undertaken. Surgery takes place at St James
Hospital. We perform a wide range of surgery including trabeculectomy, tube
(Ahmed valve) and MIGS (currently iStent and Preserflo with plan for Hydrus
in the near future).
The
post holder will be part of the senior clinical team to support the delivery
of a high quality and specialist glaucoma service. The post holder will be expected to
participate in the diagnosis, management and follow-up of glaucoma patients
in an outpatient setting and virtually, and will also assist in the operating
theatre and will be involved in complex and specialist glaucoma surgery, SLT
and YAG laser. There is likely to be the opportunity for the post-holder to
keep their cataract surgical skills up to date by covering theatre lists as
well as providing general or emergency clinics where necessary. He or she will complement existing
Specialist Trainees and will be also expected to teach and train junior colleagues.
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
Glaucoma
Consultants
Mr
Peter Galloway, Consultant Ophthalmologist
Miss
Salina Siddiqui, Consultant Ophthalmologist
Mr
Simon Dewsbery, Consultant Ophthalmologist
Mr
Edward Ridyard, Consultant Ophthalmologist
The
team also trains Ophthalmic specialist trainees from the region.
There
are 20 other subspecialist consultants in the wider Ophthalmology Department.
The
appointee must have completed at least one 12 month period of Glaucoma
subspecialty training within a higher surgical training scheme after full GMC
registration or equivalent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Essential specialty specific competences for the post should be listed here along with required evidence
- Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations.
- Audit: evidence of active participation in audit
- Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching
- Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team
- Coping with pressure: capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
Desirable
- Driver with a valid license as cross-site work will be required
- Learning and personal development: demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in a relevant specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Applicants knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English
- Applicants have scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent equal to those required for recruitment to MMC specialty training programmes
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge in glaucoma, capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Essential specialty specific competences for the post should be listed here along with required evidence
- Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations.
- Audit: evidence of active participation in audit
- Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching
- Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team
- Coping with pressure: capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
Desirable
- Driver with a valid license as cross-site work will be required
- Learning and personal development: demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in a relevant specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Applicants knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English
- Applicants have scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent equal to those required for recruitment to MMC specialty training programmes
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge in glaucoma, capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
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).
