Consultant Ophthalmologist - Oculoplastic

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking to appoint a Full time Oculoplastic Consultant who will be keen to strengthen and expand the Ophthalmology department and meet the increasing demand in eye care around the Fylde Coast.

Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or be within 6 months of gaining CCT. FRCOphth or equivalent and relevant experience, or fellowship in the relevant speciality is expected.

Blackpool is Britain's premier holiday resort with a 333,000 resident population and up to 16 million visitors per year. Surrounding the town is the rural Fylde, with excellent housing and schools. There are good motorway, rail and air links to Manchester, Liverpool and the English lake District which are all within a 1-hour drive and London and Scotland within 3 hours.

As well as being the local general hospital, the Trust includes the Lancashire Cardiac Unit, a tertiary referral centre. This district has the highest elderly population (21.4% of local population 65 or over) in the North-Western Region, leading to a corresponding preponderance of age-related eye disease viz: cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. A sub-regional AMD treatment service is provided (PDT and anti-VEGF).

Main duties of the job

The post will be based on the following: -

7 FIXED DCC PAs,2 SPAs,1 Admin session, 2 Operating Lists,2 General Outpatient clinics, 2 Specialist clinics and1 Laser clinic.

The clinical commitments of this post will include responsibility for inpatient and outpatient care at Blackpool Victoria Hospital (BVH). There is also a commitment to give opinions on ophthalmic problems in peripheral hospitals: This commitment is not onerous.

Outpatient work will be conducted at BVH in a dedicated Ophthalmic Suite in the main outpatient department and within the Ophthalmic Surgical Unit and Medical Retina Unit.

A community visual screening programme for children is carried out in the district by Orthoptists. There is close and active liaison with the Diabetic Eye Screening programme and a dedicated diabetic service is being developed within our Medical Retina Unit.

There is a close association with local optometrists who deliver enhanced services including post cataract surgery review, glaucoma referral refinement, review of glaucoma suspects and ocular hypertensives and a low visual aid service. An independent sector provider delivers a stable glaucoma review and minor eye condition service.

About us

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

In 2022, we launched our new five-year strategy, our vision is:

"To improve the lives of people who live, work and volunteer on the Fylde Coast and beyond. To achieve our vision we will focus on, our people, our population, our responsibility".

Date posted

21 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-DOC46-24-A

Job locations

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Rd

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.

Person Specification

Legal Qualification

Essential

  • Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date.
  • Full registration with the GMC

Qualifications

Essential

  • FRCOPHTH or Equivalent CCST in Ophthalmology.

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 8 years clinical experience
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
  • Oculoplastic Fellowship or equivalent experience in Oculoplastic
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English.
  • Effective teaching skills
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate Responsibility and supervise staff.

Desirable

  • Computer and IT skills.
  • Educational qualification or working towards.

Skills

Essential

  • Surgical experience- especially in Cataract and Oculoplastic surgery.
  • Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across Organisations.
  • Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare setting.
Person Specification

Legal Qualification

Essential

  • Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date.
  • Full registration with the GMC

Qualifications

Essential

  • FRCOPHTH or Equivalent CCST in Ophthalmology.

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 8 years clinical experience
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
  • Oculoplastic Fellowship or equivalent experience in Oculoplastic
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English.
  • Effective teaching skills
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate Responsibility and supervise staff.

Desirable

  • Computer and IT skills.
  • Educational qualification or working towards.

Skills

Essential

  • Surgical experience- especially in Cataract and Oculoplastic surgery.
  • Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across Organisations.
  • Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare setting.

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Rd

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Rd

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Department

Mr Ahmad Khalil

akhalil@nhs.net

01253953650

Date posted

21 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-DOC46-24-A

Job locations

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Rd

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


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