Job summary
POST OF: LOCUM CONSULTANT IN OPHTHALMOLOGY (Medical Ophthalmology)
A part-time 7.5 PA post as a locum Consultant in Medical Ophthalmology is available from 01st May 2024 at the Oxford Eye Hospital. The ideal candidate would have post CCT Fellowship in Medical Ophthalmology including training in neuro-ophthalmology and uveitis or CCT in Ophthalmology with fellowship training in Neuroophthalmology. It would particularly suit those with an additional interest in uveitis. This is a locum consultant post fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leave of the substantive potholder. The 7.5PAs are apportioned 6.5 for direct clinical care and 1.0 for supporting professional activity with an on-call commitment. This post is purely a medical post and there are some virtual sessions which can be done remotely.
Candidates are highly recommended to visit the department and hospital and are invited to contact Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology, Mr Jonathan Norris jonathan.norris@ouh.nhs.uk or Clinical Director for Ophthalmology Stella Hornby stella.hornby@ouh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The post holder's duties will be primarily at the John Radcliffe Hospital but it is a condition of the appointment that the post holder will be willing to work in any of the Trust's locations.
Clinical Duties of post
Aims and responsibilities
The basis for this post is to provide Medical Ophthalmology Services for the Oxford Eye Hospital.
Clinical
The post-holders' duties will be primarily at the Oxford Eye Hospital. The Oxford Eye Hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities including the full gamut of imaging technologies including OCTA. Our medical ophthalmology team is using virtual clinics in addition to face-to-face appointments.
Facilities for studying and training
The post-holder will be required to keep himself/herself fully up-to-date with their relevant area of practice and to be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trusts. Professional or study leave will be granted at the discretion of the Trusts, in line with the prevailing Terms and Conditions of Service, to support appropriate study, postgraduate training activities, relevant CME courses and other appropriate personal development needs.
About us
OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
CONSULTANT IN OPHTHALMOLOGY (MEDICAL RETINA)
We are looking for an enthusiastic Locum Consultant Medical Ophthalmologist with an interest neuro-ophthalmology and uveitis to join our established team of 24 Consultants and work in the Oxford Eye Hospital.
The Oxford Eye Hospital provides a medical ophthalmology service to the Thames Valley Population and supports the Neurosurgery/Neurology Departments in Oxford University Hospitals Trust. In addition, we provide a neuro-ophthalmology service to the national Specialised Services for Neurofibromatosis 2 and Neuromyelitis Optica, based at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust. The Ocular Inflammation Service is a Regional Tertiary Referral service for both adults and children. This post is to provide consultant level cover in neuro-ophthalmology and uveitis. There is one medical ophthalmology fellow, three medical retina fellows and optometrists with extended role and Deanery trainees who work in the service. The post is based Oxford Eye Hospital. The medical services are using remote consultations as well as face to face appointments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An indicative timetable and Job Plan is outlined below. There is some flexibility depending on the interests and wishes of the successful candidate and the needs of the department.
Day
Time
Location
Work
Categorisation
No of PAs
Monday
AM
PM
Tuesday
AM
OEH
NF2/NMO Clinic
DCC
1
PM
OEH
NF2/NMO Clinic / Paediatric Rheumatology / Ophthalmology MDT Week 3
DCC
1
Wednesday
AM
OEH
Uveitis Clinic
DCC
1
PM
OEH
Neuro-Ophthalmology Clinic
DCC
1
Thursday
AM
OEH
ADMIN
DCC
1
PM
OEH
Virtual neuro clinic 1 in 4 weeks
DCC
0.25
Friday
AM
NOC
Paediatric JIA Clinic
Weeks, 1, 3.5 and provide cover for weeks 2,4 when required for Annual Leave/sickness
DCC
1
PM
Core CPD
SPA
1
Saturday
Sunday
Additional agreed activity to be worked flexibly
Predictable emergency on-call work
DCC
0.125
Unpredictable emergency on-call work
DCC
0.125
Total No of PAs
7.50
Programmed Activity
No of PAs
Direct clinical care (including unpredictable on-call)
6.5
Supporting professional activities
1
Other NHS responsibilities
External duties
Total No of PAs
7.5
Anticipated on-call availability supplement
Agreed on-call rota (e.g. 1 in 5)
Agreed category (delete)
On-call supplement %
2%
Job description
Job responsibilities
An indicative timetable and Job Plan is outlined below. There is some flexibility depending on the interests and wishes of the successful candidate and the needs of the department.
Day
Time
Location
Work
Categorisation
No of PAs
Monday
AM
PM
Tuesday
AM
OEH
NF2/NMO Clinic
DCC
1
PM
OEH
NF2/NMO Clinic / Paediatric Rheumatology / Ophthalmology MDT Week 3
DCC
1
Wednesday
AM
OEH
Uveitis Clinic
DCC
1
PM
OEH
Neuro-Ophthalmology Clinic
DCC
1
Thursday
AM
OEH
ADMIN
DCC
1
PM
OEH
Virtual neuro clinic 1 in 4 weeks
DCC
0.25
Friday
AM
NOC
Paediatric JIA Clinic
Weeks, 1, 3.5 and provide cover for weeks 2,4 when required for Annual Leave/sickness
DCC
1
PM
Core CPD
SPA
1
Saturday
Sunday
Additional agreed activity to be worked flexibly
Predictable emergency on-call work
DCC
0.125
Unpredictable emergency on-call work
DCC
0.125
Total No of PAs
7.50
Programmed Activity
No of PAs
Direct clinical care (including unpredictable on-call)
6.5
Supporting professional activities
1
Other NHS responsibilities
External duties
Total No of PAs
7.5
Anticipated on-call availability supplement
Agreed on-call rota (e.g. 1 in 5)
Agreed category (delete)
On-call supplement %
2%
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC with licence to practice
- Medical degree FRCOphth or equivalent
- Advanced training in neuro-ophthalmology and or subspecialty fellowship training in medical ophthalmology
Desirable
- CCT, CESR but cataract surgery experience is not required Higher degree relevant to ophthalmology
- GMC registration desirable but the department has a GMC sponsorship scheme for suitable candidates English language
- Fellowship training in neuro-ophthalmology
- MRCP
- Experience of leading a team including allied health professionals
- Experience of virtual clinic
Experience
Essential
- Ability to self-motivate and be involved in teaching and training of allied health professionals and junior doctors
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload
- Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team
- Ability to work with ancillary andadministrative team to optimize service delivery
- Demonstrates an ability to undertake effectively the role of consultant in a large teaching hospital.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines related to medical retina
- NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation
Skills
Essential
- Computer literacy skills
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Collaborative working with colleagues eg in a MDT setting
- Ability to communicate effectively through good verbal and written skills
- Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels skills should be highly developed
- Willing to participate and support clinical research within medical ophthalmology
- Willingness to use electronic medical records to communicate within Ophthalmology and other Specialties. Willingness to conduct triage of referrals electronically.
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- Experience of routine clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience with Medisoft Ophthalmology electronic patient record
- Experience with patient group communication and lectures
- Experience with advice & guidance to GPs and to community optometrists
- Experience in clinical trials at aub investigator level or higher
- Experience of electronic medical records to to record clinical rnotes and generate letters.
- Management training and experience
- Publications in audit or quality improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC with licence to practice
- Medical degree FRCOphth or equivalent
- Advanced training in neuro-ophthalmology and or subspecialty fellowship training in medical ophthalmology
Desirable
- CCT, CESR but cataract surgery experience is not required Higher degree relevant to ophthalmology
- GMC registration desirable but the department has a GMC sponsorship scheme for suitable candidates English language
- Fellowship training in neuro-ophthalmology
- MRCP
- Experience of leading a team including allied health professionals
- Experience of virtual clinic
Experience
Essential
- Ability to self-motivate and be involved in teaching and training of allied health professionals and junior doctors
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload
- Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team
- Ability to work with ancillary andadministrative team to optimize service delivery
- Demonstrates an ability to undertake effectively the role of consultant in a large teaching hospital.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines related to medical retina
- NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation
Skills
Essential
- Computer literacy skills
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Collaborative working with colleagues eg in a MDT setting
- Ability to communicate effectively through good verbal and written skills
- Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels skills should be highly developed
- Willing to participate and support clinical research within medical ophthalmology
- Willingness to use electronic medical records to communicate within Ophthalmology and other Specialties. Willingness to conduct triage of referrals electronically.
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- Experience of routine clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience with Medisoft Ophthalmology electronic patient record
- Experience with patient group communication and lectures
- Experience with advice & guidance to GPs and to community optometrists
- Experience in clinical trials at aub investigator level or higher
- Experience of electronic medical records to to record clinical rnotes and generate letters.
- Management training and experience
- Publications in audit or quality improvement
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).
