Job summary
This is a pan-trust Consultant Ophthalmologist post for the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust primarily based at the Lincoln County Hospital with some duties at the peripheral sites.
The appointee will be expected to take part in the consultant on call rota.
The candidate should have a sub-speciality interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology.
The United Lincoln Hospitals Trust provides ophthalmic services to an expanding population in excess of 800 000. The service is based on two main sites, Lincoln and Boston. In addition to the two main sites, Ophthalmology services are provided on peripheral sites in Grantham, Louth. Gainsborough, Skegness and Spalding.
Applicants may elect to work whole time or part time. If the successful applicant chooses to work part time, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The Appointee will be expected, in conjunction with his / her colleagues, to provide a comprehensive Ophthalmic service supporting the provision of an effective countywide service and contribute towards achieving the 18 week wait across the whole eye department.
He/she will be expected to carry out teaching duties as required and take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education program and in the teaching of ophthalmic trainee staff. They will be involved in the delivery of undergraduate teaching to the students from Nottingham and Leicester Medical Schools. They will be involved in the education of nursing staff, and other clinical professions as appropriate. They will regularly attend Clinical Audit and Departmental Team meetings. He/she will be required to play an active part in the robust clinical audit program in operation within the Department and to take part in regional and national audits. He/she will be required to report all critical incidents and attend and support the Departmental audit and Clinical Governance meetings. The appointee will be expected to offer both a paediatric and general ophthalmology service. In particular the delivery of high volume cataract surgery is expected ensuring the trust meets its contractual obligations with respect to the 18 week wait. The appointee will, contribute to the development and delivery of services and help formulate plans for its expansion.
About us
The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust came into being on 1 April 2000 and brought together Lincoln and Louth NHS Trust, Pilgrim Health NHS Trust and the Grantham and District NHS Trust.
It is responsible for a comprehensive range of health services and currently provides some services to neighbouring authorities. Most of the local practitioners are known personally to the consultant staff and meet frequently at postgraduate and social functions. The Trust serves a population of 680,000.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The Appointee will be expected, in conjunction with his / her colleagues, to provide a comprehensive Ophthalmic service supporting the provision of an effective countywide service and contribute towards achieving the 18 week wait across the whole eye department.
- In addition to the advertised role the appointee will be expected help in the delivery of high volume cataract surgery and ensure the Trust meets its contractual obligations.
- The appointee will take part in the consultant on-call rota for emergency duties and provide, on a reciprocal basis, emergency cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
- The appointee will have continuing responsibility for patients in his/her care and for the proper functioning of the department.
- The appointee will be involved in the delivery of undergraduate teaching to the students from Lincoln Medical School and in the teaching of ophthalmic trainee staff and take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education programme.
- The appointee will regularly attend Clinical Audit, Governance and Departmental meetings and will be required to play an active part in the robust clinical audit programme.
- The appointee will be required to report all critical incidents.
- The appointee will be encouraged to participate in management duties within the Department and the organisation.
- The appointee will be mentored by a senior consultant for the first 6 months of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The Appointee will be expected, in conjunction with his / her colleagues, to provide a comprehensive Ophthalmic service supporting the provision of an effective countywide service and contribute towards achieving the 18 week wait across the whole eye department.
- In addition to the advertised role the appointee will be expected help in the delivery of high volume cataract surgery and ensure the Trust meets its contractual obligations.
- The appointee will take part in the consultant on-call rota for emergency duties and provide, on a reciprocal basis, emergency cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
- The appointee will have continuing responsibility for patients in his/her care and for the proper functioning of the department.
- The appointee will be involved in the delivery of undergraduate teaching to the students from Lincoln Medical School and in the teaching of ophthalmic trainee staff and take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education programme.
- The appointee will regularly attend Clinical Audit, Governance and Departmental meetings and will be required to play an active part in the robust clinical audit programme.
- The appointee will be required to report all critical incidents.
- The appointee will be encouraged to participate in management duties within the Department and the organisation.
- The appointee will be mentored by a senior consultant for the first 6 months of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS, FRCOphth or equivalent
- Be on the specialist register for Ophthalmology
- Full GMC Registration (with a 'Licence to Practise').
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register for Ophthalmology or within Six months of anticipated CCST date on date of interview
Desirable
- Training qualification
- Fellowship in Paediatric or Cataract (or a subspecialist interest that complements the department
- Relevant Higher Degree or equivalent
Special Requirments
Essential
- Maintain own education to a minimum standard set by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and show a commitment to continual learning
- Commitment to the Development of a quality Ophthalmic service for ULHT
- Ability to develop National Care Pathways in Ophthalmology
- Understanding and commitment to modernising the service
Desirable
- Recent experience of developing a service
- Ability to consolidate and organise change
- Able to contribute to department and CMT management
Training/Experience/ Research
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Paediatric surgery
- Ability to carry out high volume cataract surgery
- Experience of and undertaken Clinical Audit, with recently presented findings
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
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 an understanding of the educational needs of trainees and commitment to effective teaching at all levels
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to a wide Multi Disciplinary Team audience
- Understanding of the principles and implementation of Clinical Governance
- Computer Literacy
Desirable
- Ability to innovate and develop new technology and methods
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS, FRCOphth or equivalent
- Be on the specialist register for Ophthalmology
- Full GMC Registration (with a 'Licence to Practise').
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register for Ophthalmology or within Six months of anticipated CCST date on date of interview
Desirable
- Training qualification
- Fellowship in Paediatric or Cataract (or a subspecialist interest that complements the department
- Relevant Higher Degree or equivalent
Special Requirments
Essential
- Maintain own education to a minimum standard set by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and show a commitment to continual learning
- Commitment to the Development of a quality Ophthalmic service for ULHT
- Ability to develop National Care Pathways in Ophthalmology
- Understanding and commitment to modernising the service
Desirable
- Recent experience of developing a service
- Ability to consolidate and organise change
- Able to contribute to department and CMT management
Training/Experience/ Research
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Paediatric surgery
- Ability to carry out high volume cataract surgery
- Experience of and undertaken Clinical Audit, with recently presented findings
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
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 an understanding of the educational needs of trainees and commitment to effective teaching at all levels
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to a wide Multi Disciplinary Team audience
- Understanding of the principles and implementation of Clinical Governance
- Computer Literacy
Desirable
- Ability to innovate and develop 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).
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).
