Consultant in Ophthalmology (Subspecialty interest in Cornea)

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

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Job summary

This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.

Whilst the role will be based primarily at our Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, we provide services at our other hospital sites; Dewsbury and District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. Most People do work from two sites. The department provides Secretarial support and office accommodation with Computer and IT facilities in the Eye Centre. The department has the support of Optometrists, Orthoptists, Specialist Nurses and Eye Clinic Liaison Officers.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the post will include:

Supporting the provision of General Ophthalmology with a subspecialty interest in Cornea or any other subspecialty which complements the department.

Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case surgery

Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working

On-call duties are currently shared with 8 other colleagues on a 1:8.5 rota, currently assessed as 0.89 PA.

1.5 Core Supporting Professional Activities will be offered to the successful candidate for which appropriate objectives will be agreed in accordance with the Trust Framework* and national Terms and Conditions of Service with additional 0.5 PA for extra roles like Lead for service etc

Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles

About us

We provide care and support to over a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce.

We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.

We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently.

We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.

We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.

Date posted

02 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9377-SURG2085BMED

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG


Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.

Whilst the role will be based primarily at our Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, we provide services at our other hospital sites; Dewsbury and District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. Most People do work from two sites. The department provides Secretarial support and office accommodation with Computer and IT facilities in the Eye Centre. The department has the support of Optometrists, Orthoptists, Specialist Nurses and Eye Clinic Liaison Officers.

The main duties of the post will include:

Supporting the provision of General Ophthalmology with a subspecialty interest in Cornea or any other subspecialty which complements the department.

Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case surgery

Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working

On-call duties are currently shared with 8 other colleagues on a 1:8.5 rota, currently assessed as 0.89 PA.

1.5 Core Supporting Professional Activities will be offered to the successful candidate for which appropriate objectives will be agreed in accordance with the Trust Framework* and national Terms and Conditions of Service with additional 0.5 PA for extra roles like Lead for service etc

Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.

Whilst the role will be based primarily at our Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, we provide services at our other hospital sites; Dewsbury and District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. Most People do work from two sites. The department provides Secretarial support and office accommodation with Computer and IT facilities in the Eye Centre. The department has the support of Optometrists, Orthoptists, Specialist Nurses and Eye Clinic Liaison Officers.

The main duties of the post will include:

Supporting the provision of General Ophthalmology with a subspecialty interest in Cornea or any other subspecialty which complements the department.

Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case surgery

Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working

On-call duties are currently shared with 8 other colleagues on a 1:8.5 rota, currently assessed as 0.89 PA.

1.5 Core Supporting Professional Activities will be offered to the successful candidate for which appropriate objectives will be agreed in accordance with the Trust Framework* and national Terms and Conditions of Service with additional 0.5 PA for extra roles like Lead for service etc

Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles

Person Specification

GMC Registration

Essential

  • Please state full GMC number
  • Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
  • Inclusion on the GMC Specialist register

Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical Degree from recognised medical school
  • FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent

Desirable

  • Fellowship in Cornea
  • Academic Prizes
  • Audit or Case Presentations
  • Teaching qualification / awards

Experience

Essential

  • Wide experience in management of Cornea patients in outpatients, Lasers and theatre.

Desirable

  • Ophthalmology fellowship or equivalent experience in Cornea.
  • Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.

Management Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
  • Good time management.
  • Computer literate
  • Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.

Desirable

  • Possess good organisational and personal management skills
  • Evidence of personal contributions to service development
  • Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy
Person Specification

GMC Registration

Essential

  • Please state full GMC number
  • Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
  • Inclusion on the GMC Specialist register

Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical Degree from recognised medical school
  • FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent

Desirable

  • Fellowship in Cornea
  • Academic Prizes
  • Audit or Case Presentations
  • Teaching qualification / awards

Experience

Essential

  • Wide experience in management of Cornea patients in outpatients, Lasers and theatre.

Desirable

  • Ophthalmology fellowship or equivalent experience in Cornea.
  • Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.

Management Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
  • Good time management.
  • Computer literate
  • Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.

Desirable

  • Possess good organisational and personal management skills
  • Evidence of personal contributions to service development
  • Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG


Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG


Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Clinical Service for Ophthalmology

Mr A Varma

01924543863

Date posted

02 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9377-SURG2085BMED

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG


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