Job summary
"AT SOUTH TEES, OUR PATIENTS CONSISTENTLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE HIGH QUALITY OF CARE WE PROVIDE"
THE James Cook University Hospital
FIXED TERM MATERNITY LEAVE COVER - 12 MONTHS
Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist- General, Glaucoma & Acute Care
10 PA contract
Current NHS Consultant Terms and Conditions
Main duties of the job
The Department of Ophthalmology at the 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 general ophthalmology, glaucoma and acute care to provide maternity leave cover.
About us
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.
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).
Working in the North East offers an excellent quality of life. This area boasts great transport links with easy access to a beautiful coastline (North Yorkshire, Durham and Northumberland), countryside (North Yorkshire Moors, Tees Dales, Wear Dales and Northumberland) as well as very easy access to the Lake District and Borders and historic cities and towns: Durham, York, Whitby, Newcastle upon Tyne. There is a great range of local amenities, schooling, shopping and nightlife.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants should possess full GMC registration, FRCOphth (or equivalent) and preferably be on the GMC Specialist Register.
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.
Job Description, further details and applications to be made online at www.jobs.nhs.uk
For further information about the post or to arrange an informal visit, please contact
- Ms Sreekumari Pushpoth, Clinical Director on sreekumari.pushpoth@nhs.net
- Mr Yun Wong, Clinical Lead of Oculoplastics and Orbit service on gar-yun.wong@nhs.net
- Mr David Lunt, Clinical Lead of Glaucoma service on david.lunt@nhs.net
For queries relating to your application or the process, please contact the surgical centre management team on 01642 854230.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants should possess full GMC registration, FRCOphth (or equivalent) and preferably be on the GMC Specialist Register.
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.
Job Description, further details and applications to be made online at www.jobs.nhs.uk
For further information about the post or to arrange an informal visit, please contact
- Ms Sreekumari Pushpoth, Clinical Director on sreekumari.pushpoth@nhs.net
- Mr Yun Wong, Clinical Lead of Oculoplastics and Orbit service on gar-yun.wong@nhs.net
- Mr David Lunt, Clinical Lead of Glaucoma service on david.lunt@nhs.net
For queries relating to your application or the process, please contact the surgical centre management team on 01642 854230.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in General Ophthalmology
- Subspecialist experience in glaucoma
- Subspecialist experience in oculoplastics
- Understanding of quality improvement activities such as audit
Desirable
- Recognised subspeciality fellowship or good evidence of subspecialty practice in a recognized medical institution
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
Desirable
- Other teaching skills/experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
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
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in General Ophthalmology
- Subspecialist experience in glaucoma
- Subspecialist experience in oculoplastics
- Understanding of quality improvement activities such as audit
Desirable
- Recognised subspeciality fellowship or good evidence of subspecialty practice in a recognized medical institution
Teaching & Training
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).
