Job summary
Consultant in Ophthalmology with a Special Interest in Medical Retina or any other sub-speciality complementary to the department.
These posts have been assessed as attracting 10 basic PA's per week plus additional programmed activities by separate negotiation. This is a Pan Trust appointment with majority of the work being done in and around Boston. You will be joining a team of twelve consultants providing comprehensive Ophthalmology services to the 750,000 strong population of Lincolnshire. Day-case surgery and out-patient clinics are provided across the county on 7 sites covered by the trust.
You will be supported by 6 speciality doctors and 2 foundation doctors along with 2 nurse specialists.
The Trust has close educational and research ties with the University of Lincoln. The Ophthalmology Department has a commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate education with close ties to the Medical Schools of the Universities of Nottingham and Leicester.
The Department has recently undergone extensive upgrading and modernisation. There are 6 consulting rooms, a dedicated fields room, treatment room, 2 pre-assessment rooms, a minor operations room and an investigations/photography room. There are specialist nurse-led glaucoma, oculoplastics and post-op clinics and orthoptic-led shared care clinics along with general and special ophthalmic clinics.
Main duties of the job
The outpatient department is fully equipped for digital fluorescein angiography, digital fundus photography, OCT, pachymetry, Argon and YAG laser photocoagulation, diagnostic B scan ultrasound and biometry.
There is a treatment room and a WET AMD injection room for routine minor ops and procedures in clinic. There are extensive facilities for teaching and training with teaching slit lamps.
Within the outpatient department is a fully staffed Orthoptic Department providing services to the outlying hospitals and local authority clinics.
There is a dedicated and well-equipped operating theatre withLumera T microscope, video recording system and state of the art phaco-emulsification equipment with micro incision capabilities.
All day case patients are cared for in a dedicated Day Case Ward.
Applicants should be fully registered with the UK General Medical Council or be within 6 months of completion of CCT at the time of interview.
About us
What's the hospital like?
Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the new medical school, It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service
If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting then we would love to hear from you so, what are you waiting for?!
"Excellence in rural healthcare", delivered by people who put patients at the heart of everything they do
One Trust,Endless opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whats in it for you??
So, apart from being part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do, and seeing lives improved by the treatments we give, youll also get the following:
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- NHS Pension: A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer.
- Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change)
- Flexible working & career breaks: Helping you match work and home life ask about reduced hours, compressed hours, flexible working, term-time only working, job sharing and unpaid leave.
- Bank working: The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and well pay you weekly ideal if your income needs a quick boost.
- Relocation packages: If a relocation package is offered for the role, you could qualify for expenses of up to 25% of your starting salary.
And theres more!!:
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- Family & Childcare including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.
- Health & Wellbeing including mindfulness, counselling, mental health first aid, health check MOTs, physiotherapy, eye tests.
- Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research and GP speciality training programme.
- Discounts & Salary Sacrifice including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics and wider wallet.
- Rewards & Recognition including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whats in it for you??
So, apart from being part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do, and seeing lives improved by the treatments we give, youll also get the following:
-
- NHS Pension: A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer.
- Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change)
- Flexible working & career breaks: Helping you match work and home life ask about reduced hours, compressed hours, flexible working, term-time only working, job sharing and unpaid leave.
- Bank working: The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and well pay you weekly ideal if your income needs a quick boost.
- Relocation packages: If a relocation package is offered for the role, you could qualify for expenses of up to 25% of your starting salary.
And theres more!!:
-
- Family & Childcare including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.
- Health & Wellbeing including mindfulness, counselling, mental health first aid, health check MOTs, physiotherapy, eye tests.
- Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research and GP speciality training programme.
- Discounts & Salary Sacrifice including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics and wider wallet.
- Rewards & Recognition including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS/FRCOphth or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration.
Desirable
- Training qualification.
- Fellowship in special interest.
- Relevant higher degree or equivalent.
Training/Experience/Research
Essential
- Proven clinical experience in ophthalmology with a broad experience of the specialty - minimum of six years.
- Ability to carry out high volume cataract surgery.
- Experience of and undertaken clinical audit with recently presented findings.
Desirable
- Evidence of recently published research or case reports.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Team leadership skills.
- Demonstrate understanding of educational needs of trainees and commitment to effective teaching at all levels.
- Computer literacy.
- Understanding of the principles and implementation of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Ability to innovate and develp new technology and methods.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS/FRCOphth or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration.
Desirable
- Training qualification.
- Fellowship in special interest.
- Relevant higher degree or equivalent.
Training/Experience/Research
Essential
- Proven clinical experience in ophthalmology with a broad experience of the specialty - minimum of six years.
- Ability to carry out high volume cataract surgery.
- Experience of and undertaken clinical audit with recently presented findings.
Desirable
- Evidence of recently published research or case reports.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Team leadership skills.
- Demonstrate understanding of educational needs of trainees and commitment to effective teaching at all levels.
- Computer literacy.
- Understanding of the principles and implementation of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Ability to innovate and develp new technology and methods.
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).
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).
