Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This is a substantive (10 PA) post, based at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust in the department of paediatric ophthalmology within the Division of Surgical Care.

Main duties of the job

Clinical

The post holder will be part of the paediatric ophthalmology department. It is envisaged that this post will attract 10 programmed activities per week (8 PA direct clinical care and 2 PA supporting professional activities). It is expected that the post holder will have 7 PAs delivered at Alder Hey Children's Hospital and 3PAs in at least one other hospital Trust.

A 1:5 on call is required and will include weekdays and weekends (plus additional locum cover as required).

Teaching & Academic role

Participate in the teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates.

Develop research interests in their area of interest and expertise.

Managerial responsibilities

Supervise junior staff.

Participate in departmental meetings related to strategic planning.

Take an active role in service review and development.

CPD, Audit & Clinical Governance

Participate in CPD activity for which financial support is available.

Initiate and undertake appropriate audits as required within the department.

Take part in the clinical governance programme.

About us

As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.

Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.

We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.

Date posted

30 July 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

411-SUR-24-6429682

Job locations

Alder Hey Childrens Hospital

Eaton Road

Liverpool

L12 2AP

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will involve delivering care through the provision of outpatient clinics and surgical intervention. The successful candidate will work at Alder Hey and at least one other hospital trust.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop a sub-specialty interest complimentary to that of the current consultants.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will involve delivering care through the provision of outpatient clinics and surgical intervention. The successful candidate will work at Alder Hey and at least one other hospital trust.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop a sub-specialty interest complimentary to that of the current consultants.

Person Specification

Specialist registration in ophthalmology

Essential

Registration

Person Specification

Specialist registration in ophthalmology

Essential

Registration

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).

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