Job summary
LOCUM CONSULTANT OPHTHALMOLOGISTWITH AN INTEREST IN CORNEAL OPHTHALMOLOGY (1 Year Fixed Term)
Applications are invited for the permanent post of Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist - Corneal
This is permanent post which will enhance the current establishment of NHS and academic staff of the Department of Ophthalmology. The successful appointee will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and clinical audit. They will be required to undertake management duties and work in a multidisciplinary team.
The appointee will have a principle interest in Corneal Ophthalmology and they will be expected to contribute to the Corneal Ophthalmology service on the Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) site and associated community hospitals. Participation in the on-call rota and in the Eye Casualty department is essential.
The Ophthalmology Service in UHL is currently providing patient care specialising in the areas of Medical retina, Uveitis, Oculoplastics, Lacrimal, Cornea, Glaucoma, Vitreoretinal surgery, Neuro Ophthalmology and Paediatric Ophthalmology.
Applicants must already be on the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of the interview date have a certificate of completion of specialist training.
We are looking to appoint for Jan/Feb 2023 Start
Main duties of the job
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of
- To share with colleagues responsibility for the day to day management of patients.
- To promote new ways of working and coordinating care for patients in the community and to ensure that the services are based on effective and integrated partnerships across the health community.
- Take part in multidisciplinary case conferences.
- Supervise and train junior medical staff.
- To be involved in appraising and assessing juniors.
- Teaching, research and administration
- To proactively develop the service
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
About us
The Department of Ophthalmology provides a Consultant led team approach to adult and paediatric inpatient treatment across the broad spectrum of ophthalmic disorders.
There is a comprehensive hospitalOptometry Unitstaffed by a Professor of Optometry with 12 part time, 7 Full time optometrists and additionally there is a pre-registration Optometrist. This department runs a comprehensive contact lens service and additional provides a Low Vision Service, which is run in collaboration with VISTA (formerly the Royal Leicestershire and Rutland Wycliffe Society for the Blind).
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as Stipulated.
- The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to role.
- To be able to provide support when needed in the emergency eye department
- To be a point of escalation when the emergency department requires senior consultant advice
- To provide Consultant Ophthalmology services at the University Hospitals of Leicester.
- To provide Consultant Ophthalmology services by way of Outpatient clinics and Outpatient procedure lists at the University Hospitals of Leicester and in peripheral units.
- To work flexibly and cooperatively with the other consultant Ophthalmologists to maximise the utilisation of outpatient procedure lists and outpatient clinics.
- To provide emergency Ophthalmology services to patients in Leicestershire on the on call rota.
- To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported.
- To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes To actively participate in audit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as Stipulated.
- The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to role.
- To be able to provide support when needed in the emergency eye department
- To be a point of escalation when the emergency department requires senior consultant advice
- To provide Consultant Ophthalmology services at the University Hospitals of Leicester.
- To provide Consultant Ophthalmology services by way of Outpatient clinics and Outpatient procedure lists at the University Hospitals of Leicester and in peripheral units.
- To work flexibly and cooperatively with the other consultant Ophthalmologists to maximise the utilisation of outpatient procedure lists and outpatient clinics.
- To provide emergency Ophthalmology services to patients in Leicestershire on the on call rota.
- To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported.
- To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes To actively participate in audit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date
- FRCOphth or Equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
- ASTO/Fellowship
- Higher degree eg MSc, MD or equivalent.
Experience/ Clinical Skills
Essential
- Extensive relevant experience in Ophthalmology including
- Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base
- Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
- Subspecialty interest in General Ophthalmology
Motivation
Essential
- Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills.
- Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base
- Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
- Subspecialty interest in General Ophthalmology
Management
Essential
- Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities.
- Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities.
- Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities.
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues
- o Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively; capacity to organise own workload.
Audit
Essential
- Experience in, and commitment to medical audit.
Desirable
- Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities.
- Published Audit
Research
Essential
- Understanding and interest in research.
- Ability to appraise research critically
- Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
Desirable
- Evidence of recent research and development activity
- Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.
Communication Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
Desirable
- Appraisal and assessment skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date
- FRCOphth or Equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
- ASTO/Fellowship
- Higher degree eg MSc, MD or equivalent.
Experience/ Clinical Skills
Essential
- Extensive relevant experience in Ophthalmology including
- Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base
- Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
- Subspecialty interest in General Ophthalmology
Motivation
Essential
- Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills.
- Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base
- Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
- Subspecialty interest in General Ophthalmology
Management
Essential
- Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities.
- Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities.
- Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities.
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues
- o Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively; capacity to organise own workload.
Audit
Essential
- Experience in, and commitment to medical audit.
Desirable
- Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities.
- Published Audit
Research
Essential
- Understanding and interest in research.
- Ability to appraise research critically
- Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
Desirable
- Evidence of recent research and development activity
- Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.
Communication Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
Desirable
- Appraisal and assessment skills
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).
