Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

"AT SOUTH TEES, OUR PATIENTS CONSISTENTLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE HIGH QUALITY OF CARE WE PROVIDE"

Head & Neck, Orthopaedic and Reconstructive Services Collaborative

The James Cook University Hospital

LOCUM CONSULTANT OPHTHALMOLOGIST WITH SUBSPECIALITY interests in Paediatric Ophthalmology

10 PA contract

Current NHS Consultant Terms and Conditions

The Department of Ophthalmology at The James Cook University Hospital is looking to appoint a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist to augment the services we provide at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The department is a cohesive unit which has steadily expanded over the last ten years covering all major subspeciality areas within ophthalmology.

Main duties of the job

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.

Applicants should possess full GMC registration, FRCOphth (or equivalent).

About us

The Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England. Working in the North East offers an excellent quality of life. The area boasts great transport links with easy access to a beautiful coastline/countryside and a great range of local amenities.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of about 1.5 million people covering Tees Valley, parts of Durham, North Yorkshire and Cumbria. The Eye care services are offered at The James Cook University Hospital , Middlesbrough, The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, Low Grange Health Centre, Middlesbrough and University Hospital of North Tees, Stockton-on-Tees.

The successful candidate will be appointed under the current terms and conditions of service for NHS Consultants. Full consideration will be given to applicants who wish to apply for a reduced/part time contract.

Date posted

05 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience Dependent on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CC-MED-0197-B

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Details of the fulljob description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Details of the fulljob description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.

Person Specification

Qualifications and 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 or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

Desirable

  • Training in appraisal techniques

Clinical Experience and Effectiveness

Essential

  • Extensive experience in General Ophthalmology
  • Subspecialist experience in Paediatrics
  • Understanding of quality improvement activities such as audit
  • Recognised subspeciality fellowship or good evidence of subspecialty practice in a recognized medical institution

management and administrative experience

Essential

  • Evidence of management and administration experience

Desirable

  • Management training
  • Success in obtaining funding for research

Teaching and Training experiences

Essential

  • Experience of supervising junior medical staff

Desirable

  • Other teaching skills/experience
Person Specification

Qualifications and 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 or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

Desirable

  • Training in appraisal techniques

Clinical Experience and Effectiveness

Essential

  • Extensive experience in General Ophthalmology
  • Subspecialist experience in Paediatrics
  • Understanding of quality improvement activities such as audit
  • Recognised subspeciality fellowship or good evidence of subspecialty practice in a recognized medical institution

management and administrative experience

Essential

  • Evidence of management and administration experience

Desirable

  • Management training
  • Success in obtaining funding for research

Teaching and 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Sree Pusphpoth

sreekumari.pushpoth@nhs.net

01642854230

Date posted

05 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience Dependent on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CC-MED-0197-B

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Supporting documents

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