Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity with the Ophthalmology Team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for a Locum Consultant in General Ophthalmology to commence in post as soon as possible.
We are looking to appoint a consultant with an interest in General Ophthalmology and sub-speciality interests, who will be keen to strengthen and expand the department to meet the increasing demand in eye care around the Fylde Coast.
This post is required to undertake a variety of general/primary care, glaucoma and other relevant sub-speciality clinics and theatre list independently. The post is for a period of one year with view to extension.This post has been designed to develop further leadership within the Ophthalmology Team as well as increasing experience and is needed to support the general/primary care, glaucoma and relevant sub-specialities (medical retina, vitreoretina, paediatric ophthalmology etc).
Applicants must be on FRCOphth or equivalent and experience or fellowship in the sub-speciality is expected.The eye outpatient department (OPD) comprises 7 fully equipped consulting rooms, imaging room, treatment room (with facilities for minor operations), an orthoptic department and visual field rooms.
Main duties of the job
As well as general ophthalmology clinics, there are dedicated sub-specialty clinics in oculoplastics, vitreoretina, paediatric ophthalmology/ ocular motility, cornea and medical retina including PDT and anti VEGF injections.
We provide a one stop cataract clinic, nurse led botulinum toxin clinics - a nurse injector supported medical retina service.
The medical retina unit comprises 4 consultation rooms and a treatment room. The macular (AMD and DMO) service is based in this dedicated unit.
There is access to fluorescein angiography, OCT/OCT-A, AS-OCT, corneal topography, and ocular ultrasound.
The theatres are based within our own dedicated Ophthalmic Surgical Unit. The twin theatres have floor mounted Zeiss microscopes and Alcon operating systems. The unit has a day case area for local and general anaesthetic patients and consulting rooms.
The job will include a mix of mainly general ophthalmology clinics with the below activities.
2 General Clinics, 2 OPD clinics (Glaucoma and primary care/eye casualty, 1 Laser clinic, 2 Sub-speciality clinics (OPC and MRU), 1 Theatre (independent list), 1 Admin, 1 CPD/ Audit
In addition, the post holder will take part on the second on call rota which is non-resident oncall.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a forward looking and innovative place to work and is committed to Values Based Collaborative Leadership and being a 'Great Place to Work'. The Trust is one of the HSJ's 2015 Best Places to Work.
The Trust serves a population of approximately 440,000 residents across Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre, Lancashire and South Cumbria and the North of England. It comprises Blackpool Victoria Hospital which is a large busy acute hospital and two smaller community hospitals - Clifton Hospital and Fleetwood Hospital and the National Artificial Eye Service. The Trust is also responsible for the provision of Community services such as District Nursing and Midwifery to a large geographical area, extending from Lytham St Annes in the South to Morecambe and Carnforth in the North. The Trust provides Tertiary haematology services for Lancashire and South Cumbria and is the site of the Lancashire Cardiac Centre which provides comprehensive cardiology and cardiothoracic surgical services for the adult population of Lancashire and South Cumbria (around 1.6 million people).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join a multi-professional team based on the Victoria Hospital site and will also give clinical opinions when requested by consultant colleagues.
The post holder will be employed by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post is for a period of one year with view to extension.
Please find attached job description and personal specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join a multi-professional team based on the Victoria Hospital site and will also give clinical opinions when requested by consultant colleagues.
The post holder will be employed by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post is for a period of one year with view to extension.
Please find attached job description and personal specification.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical qualification
- Full GMC Registered & License to practice
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Possession of a post graduate qualification (FRCOphth, MRCOphth, FRCS)
Training
Essential
- Previous experience of at least 10 years in Ophthalmology and 5 years as senior registrar or speciality doctor, preferably in the NHS
Desirable
- Higher/ advanced sub-speciality training/ fellowship (VR, MR Paediatric ophthalmology)
Experience
Essential
- Able to undertake independent general clinics, laser/ phacoemulsification procedures
Desirable
- Sub-speciality clinical and surgical experience, and ability to perform independent procedures / provide autonomous care
Research/Audit/Publications
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Audit
Desirable
- Evidence in sub-specialty
Professionalism
Essential
- Enthusiasm and commitment to the specialty/ sub-speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of previous commitment to sub-speciality
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good team player: ability to work well as a member of a team
- Possess good organisational, prioritisation, leadership and teaching skills
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively in English
- Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
- Ability to work towards undertaking lists independently for outpatient clinics and surgical lists
Desirable
- Experience of supervision of other staff
- Evidence of previous leadership roles
- Understanding of principles of Clinical Governance
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical qualification
- Full GMC Registered & License to practice
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Possession of a post graduate qualification (FRCOphth, MRCOphth, FRCS)
Training
Essential
- Previous experience of at least 10 years in Ophthalmology and 5 years as senior registrar or speciality doctor, preferably in the NHS
Desirable
- Higher/ advanced sub-speciality training/ fellowship (VR, MR Paediatric ophthalmology)
Experience
Essential
- Able to undertake independent general clinics, laser/ phacoemulsification procedures
Desirable
- Sub-speciality clinical and surgical experience, and ability to perform independent procedures / provide autonomous care
Research/Audit/Publications
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Audit
Desirable
- Evidence in sub-specialty
Professionalism
Essential
- Enthusiasm and commitment to the specialty/ sub-speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of previous commitment to sub-speciality
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good team player: ability to work well as a member of a team
- Possess good organisational, prioritisation, leadership and teaching skills
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively in English
- Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
- Ability to work towards undertaking lists independently for outpatient clinics and surgical lists
Desirable
- Experience of supervision of other staff
- Evidence of previous leadership roles
- Understanding of principles of Clinical Governance
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).
