Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.
This post will be based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, but may involve clinics and operating at outreach sites. All routine cataract surgery takes place at the Newcastle Westgate Cataract Centre which is a mile from the RVI.
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
To provide surgical and outpatient ophthalmology services
To contribute to the work of the Emergency Eye Department to a degree dependent on the agreed nature of the job plan
Administrative:
To ensure communication with other healthcare professionals occurs in an effective and timely manner.
To develop an appropriate managerial role to assist with the running of the department.
Research:
This is encouraged.
Teaching:
To contribute to the undergraduate and postgraduate ophthalmology teaching programmes.
To contribute to the training of non-medical practitioners and community optometrists
About us
Closing Date: 11 October 2024Interview Date: 29 October 2024
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact:
o Mr. James Talks, Clinical Director on James.Talks@nhs.net
o Mr Alan Connor on a.connor@nhs.net
o Mr Mahmoud Nassar on Mahmoud.Nassar@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
A post has arisen for an experienced ophthalmologist to work within the ophthalmology team. The post will involve work in the medical retina and macular service, laser, cataract surgery and general ophthalmology. If CST is obtained the position of consultant can be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A post has arisen for an experienced ophthalmologist to work within the ophthalmology team. The post will involve work in the medical retina and macular service, laser, cataract surgery and general ophthalmology. If CST is obtained the position of consultant can be considered.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Basic Medical Degree
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to practice
- Fellowship or other evidence of training in ophthalmology
Desirable
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Experience of working in the NHS.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 Years medical work experience (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in a relevant specialty from other grades. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted
- Fellowship or other evidence of training in paediatric ophthalmology
- Evidence of experience in the specialty.
Desirable
- Evidence of significant experience in high-volume cataract surgery with a low complication rate.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
- Evidence of experience in training of non-medical practitioners
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature.
- Publications in the last five years.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Basic Medical Degree
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to practice
- Fellowship or other evidence of training in ophthalmology
Desirable
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Experience of working in the NHS.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 Years medical work experience (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in a relevant specialty from other grades. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted
- Fellowship or other evidence of training in paediatric ophthalmology
- Evidence of experience in the specialty.
Desirable
- Evidence of significant experience in high-volume cataract surgery with a low complication rate.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
- Evidence of experience in training of non-medical practitioners
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature.
- Publications in the last five years.
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).
