Consultant - Ophthalmology

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 06 May 2024

Job summary

Applications are invited for an Ophthalmology Consultant at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful applicant will join the Ophthalmology Department which comprises of 7 substantive consultants and a multi-disciplinary team including 7 Specialty Doctors and 2 Specialty trainees,

We are looking for a dynamic colleague to join our department and complement the existing clinical expertise. You will be part of a friendly, forward thinking team dedicated to providing high quality care for our patients.

Main duties of the job

The holder will share clinicaland managerial leadership within the Ophthalmology service with the present consultants

The main duties of the post will include:

Supporting the provision of General Ophthalmology with a subspecialty interest complementary to the other consultants

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

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

About us

This is an exciting time to join this incredibly friendly Trust and Department as we lead the recovery of the Ophthalmology services following the pandemic.

This position offers the rewarding prospect of a challenging yet enjoyable career in Ophthalmology in a delightful part of the country. Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact the department to discuss career aspirations or obtain further information about the post. Applications will be welcomed from both newly accredited trainees and established consultants.

For informal enquires please contactSarah Mackenzie Clinical Lead. Please arrange any visits via the secretarial team on 01423 553565

Date posted

04 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-MS-1068K

Job locations

Harrogate Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan

Qualifications

Essential

Entry on GMC Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of CCT at the time of interview
Completed Fellowship Training
Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent
Extensive practical ophthalmic experience including emergency Ophthalmic patients.

Desirable

Post graduate thesis

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan

Qualifications

Essential

Entry on GMC Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of CCT at the time of interview
Completed Fellowship Training
Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent
Extensive practical ophthalmic experience including emergency Ophthalmic patients.

Desirable

Post graduate thesis

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).