Job summary
Exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our team at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant Ophthalmologist, specialising in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Motility including medical and surgical management.
In-patient and out-patient services, Paeds surgery, ROP screening, clinical triage, supervision and training of junior staff including ACPs, AHPs and Nurses, Participation in further sub-specialty service development if desired.
Main duties of the job
This is a substantive post to maintain the capacity of the department to manage the volume of referrals into the Trust from an increasing geographical area. It is expected that the post-holder will have a sub-specialty interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Motility and be able to deliver on all degrees of disease management(including elective and acute surgery) as well as provide support, training and supervision for junior medical staff (inc. non-training grades), allied health professionals, ACPs and Ophthalmic Nurses.
The appointee will work with colleagues within the CHFT Ophthalmology department, Calderdale and Huddersfield Clinical Commissioning Group and Local Optical Committee to deliver a comprehensive ophthalmic service to the population served by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust and, in particular, to patients referred to the Consultant.
About us
The Surgery and Anaesthetics Division
Each Division has a Divisional Director who is supported by a Director of Operations, along with finance, personnel and information technology support. Within the Division there are 4 Directorates; Head & Neck, General Surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics and Critical Care & Operating services.
Each Directorate has a Clinical Director who is supported by a General Manager and Matron with finance, personnel and information technology support. The Head and Neck Directorate includes; Ophthalmology, Orthoptics & Optometry, Ear Nose and Throat, Head and Neck Cancer, Maxillofacial Surgery and Audiology.
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visitOur Future Plans - CHFT (cht.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see separate Job Description and Person Specification.
10PA job PA + On Call requirement.
Other sub-specialty interest would be considered and agreed with Clinical Director / General Manager upon successful appointment. Job plan would be trailed to meet the requirements of the individual as well as service need.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see separate Job Description and Person Specification.
10PA job PA + On Call requirement.
Other sub-specialty interest would be considered and agreed with Clinical Director / General Manager upon successful appointment. Job plan would be trailed to meet the requirements of the individual as well as service need.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FROCphth or equivalent
- Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise
- Specialist registration for Ophthalmology (or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK) but consideration will be given to applicants with relevant consultant level experience or trainees in a UK training scheme who are within 6 months of attaining specialist registration.
Desirable
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Ophthalmology specialty
- Post CCT Fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology
- Surgical experience across a range of Paediatric Ophthalmology procedures including elective and acute
Desirable
- Also, should have significant minor Ophthalmology procedures experience and any other post graduate qualifications that can advance the department needs would be preferable
- Evidence of extensive experience and training in assessing and treating patients in General Ophthalmology / on-call settings
- Evidence of experience in planning and / or managing a Paediatric Ophthalmology service.
- Understanding current issues within Ophthalmology and the future direction of the specialty
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
- Attendance at a teaching course
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
Essential
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
- Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff
- Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
General
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Evidence of innovation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FROCphth or equivalent
- Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise
- Specialist registration for Ophthalmology (or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK) but consideration will be given to applicants with relevant consultant level experience or trainees in a UK training scheme who are within 6 months of attaining specialist registration.
Desirable
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Ophthalmology specialty
- Post CCT Fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology
- Surgical experience across a range of Paediatric Ophthalmology procedures including elective and acute
Desirable
- Also, should have significant minor Ophthalmology procedures experience and any other post graduate qualifications that can advance the department needs would be preferable
- Evidence of extensive experience and training in assessing and treating patients in General Ophthalmology / on-call settings
- Evidence of experience in planning and / or managing a Paediatric Ophthalmology service.
- Understanding current issues within Ophthalmology and the future direction of the specialty
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
- Attendance at a teaching course
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
Essential
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
- Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff
- Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
General
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Evidence of innovation
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).
