Job summary
"AT SOUTH TEES, OUR PATIENTS CONSISTENTLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE HIGH QUALITY OF CARE WE PROVIDE"
Surgical SERVICES Centre
THE James Cook University Hospital
CONSULTANT OPHTHALMOLOGIST WITH SUB-SPECIALITY interests in Vitreoretinal surgery, Medical retina & Uveitis
10 PA contract
Current NHS Consultant Terms and Conditions
The Department of Ophthalmology at James Cook University Hospital is looking to appoint a consultant ophthalmologist to augment the services we provide at South Tees NHS Trust. The department is a cohesive unit which has steadily expanded over the last ten years covering all major sub speciality areas within ophthalmology. The candidate should have appropriate surgical and clinical experience to undertake specialist care in the relevant subspecialty area. Within the hospital and department there are established research facilities and there will be opportunities to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education. The department is specifically looking to appoint a candidate with subspecialty training in vitreoretinal surgery and medical retina.
Rated as one of the best in the country for patient safety and one of the top 40 hospitals by CHKS for the tenth year running, the Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England.
Main duties of the job
The vitreo-retinal community in the North East England (NEAVRS) is very friendly and helpful and we participate in a regional bank holiday rota as well as having a formal meeting once/year where we discuss interesting cases and techniques. We also collaborate in joint research projects.
Applicants should possess full GMC registration, FRCOphth (or equivalent) and must be on the GMC Specialist Register. Formal fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery is an essential requirement.
About us
The South Tees NHS Trust serves a population of over 1.5 million people covering Tees Valley, parts of Durham, North Yorkshire and Cumbria. The Eye care services are offered at James Cook University Hospital (Middlesbrough), The Friarage Hospital (Northallerton), Low Grange Health Centre (Middlesbrough) and North Tees Hospital (Stockton on Tees).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques
Clinical Experience & Effectiveness
Essential
- Extensive experience in General Ophthalmology
- Subspecialist experience in vitreoretinal surgery and medical retina
- Understanding of quality improvement activities such as audit
- Recognised subspecialty fellowship or good evidence of subspecialty practice in a recognized medical institution
Desirable
- Experience in complex uveitis
- Experience in ROP screening
Management & Administrative experience
Essential
- Evidence of management and administration experience
Desirable
- Success in obtaining funding for research
- Management training
Teaching & Training Experiences
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
Desirable
- Other teaching skills/experience
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques
Clinical Experience & Effectiveness
Essential
- Extensive experience in General Ophthalmology
- Subspecialist experience in vitreoretinal surgery and medical retina
- Understanding of quality improvement activities such as audit
- Recognised subspecialty fellowship or good evidence of subspecialty practice in a recognized medical institution
Desirable
- Experience in complex uveitis
- Experience in ROP screening
Management & Administrative experience
Essential
- Evidence of management and administration experience
Desirable
- Success in obtaining funding for research
- Management training
Teaching & Training Experiences
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
Desirable
- Other teaching skills/experience
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).
