Job summary
Love Life, Love Bristol and Weston.
The Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH) at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Foundation Trust (UHBW) is looking to grow its talented team of consultants to drive an ambitious future vision of care across Bristol and Weston.
Applications are warmly welcomed for this substantive dual speciality post of consultant in Neuro-Ophthalmology and Uveitis, ideally commencing as soon as possible. The post itself is designed to provide sub-specialist neuro-ophthalmology and uveitis services, as well as general ophthalmology care for patients at the Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH) and Weston General Hospital (WGH).
Main duties of the job
The BEH is a highly regarded Regional Centre for Ophthalmology which sits within the Division of Surgery at UHBW (recently rated Outstanding by the CQC). BEH provides a tertiary referral retina service with an integrated medical retina and VR service closely linked to a new Clinical Research Unit. The new Retinal Unit Outpatients Department is supported by an excellent medical imaging department.
The successful candidate will be expected to play an active role in the running of the service. They will also be expected to participate in the workload of the hospital and to be capable of running clinics independently and to work to a flexible timetable that may include provision of services across both sites (BEH & WGH). There is an on-call commitment associated with this post.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
It is important that you are aware that you may need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, for all patient facing roles and roles within patient facing areas (unless there is a clear medical reason or where there are other exceptional circumstances such as no requirement for occasional patient contact).
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed overview of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed overview of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview.
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview.
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in general ophthalmology and sub-speciality experience in Uveitis and Neuro-Ophthalmology.
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty.
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty.
- Skills in general ophthalmology and medical retina including intra-vitreal injections/FFA review.
Desirable
- Broad range of IT skills.
Clinical Governance & Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies.
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation.
- Positive approach to evidence based practice.
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation.
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research.
- Evidence of involvement in research.
- Evidence of peer review research papers.
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students.
- Experience of supervising trainees.
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification.
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it.
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant.
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant.
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership.
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks.
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures.
- Management experience.
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions.
- Ability to be a flexible team member.
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances.
- Awareness of personal limitations.
- Meets professional health requirements.
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
Behaviours & Values
Essential
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview.
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview.
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in general ophthalmology and sub-speciality experience in Uveitis and Neuro-Ophthalmology.
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty.
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty.
- Skills in general ophthalmology and medical retina including intra-vitreal injections/FFA review.
Desirable
- Broad range of IT skills.
Clinical Governance & Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies.
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation.
- Positive approach to evidence based practice.
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation.
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research.
- Evidence of involvement in research.
- Evidence of peer review research papers.
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students.
- Experience of supervising trainees.
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification.
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it.
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant.
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant.
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership.
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks.
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures.
- Management experience.
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions.
- Ability to be a flexible team member.
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances.
- Awareness of personal limitations.
- Meets professional health requirements.
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
Behaviours & Values
Essential
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Eye Hospital
Lower Maudlin St
Bristol
BS1 2LX
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
