Job summary
Applications are invited to apply for a Locum Consultant Ophthalmology - Specialist Interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will become part of a team of 6 other Consultant Ophthalmologists, 5 middle grade/training doctors and an exceptional team of allied health professionals. The applicant will be required to be experienced in the management of Paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, retinopathy of prematurity ward rounds, general and acute ophthalmic conditions. He/she will be expected to actively participate in audit projects and contribute to the Paediatric Ophthalmology Service including the development of nursing and allied health professionals in extended roles.
The eye department serves Milton Keynes and the immediate surrounding areas consisting of a modern outpatient and day case surgery unit. This happy and self-contained unit is situated within the hospital campus with easy access, onsite parking and nearby railway links. Fast Trains from Milton Keynes central to London Euston are regular, with a journey time of under 40 minutes.
Main duties of the job
Job Profile
Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Job OutlineThe appointee will be expected to participate in commitments along with Consultant colleagues to provide full Clinical Services in Ophthalmology and participate in Medical Audit.
The post holder will work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive and co-ordinated Ophthalmology service across the Trust and will join with fellow consultants in running the service.Being oncall will be required once the department has moved to this model. The on call model will be 2.43 weeks a year.
The post holder will be expected to attend clinical meetings and to take part in continual medical activities in line with Royal College guidelines. The Trust runs regular meetings with GP's, and the post holder will be encouraged to participate in these activities.
Study leave for Continuing Medical Education is available as provided for under the Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental staff.
The post holder will support the delivery of the National Health Service Plan, which includes Direct and Partial Booking of Outpatients, and the introduction of Booked Admissions within Ophthalmology Day Surgery
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MON
TUES
WED
THUR
FRI
AM
Clinic
Paediatric List Theatre
Adult Strabismus /Alt Weeks
Triage Alt Weeks
Non core SPA Paed Ophth Lead/ Audit Lead and ES Supervisor
Admin
PM
Clinic
Theatre / Alt Weeks
Triage/ Alt Weeks
ROP Round
Virtual Paediatric Ophthalmology Clinic
Core SPA
Individual Job Plan
Post: Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist - with special interest in Paediatric and Strabismus.
MKUH has university hospital status and we are a teaching unit with trainees. The post holder will be expected to take an active part in training and participate in the weekly and monthly teaching program. Post holder may be expected to work across sites and participate in an on call service.
The job plan will be for a maximum 10 session week including the below:
2 Paediatric clinics
1.5 Theatre Session (1-2 monthly high flow cataract list)
1 Virtual clinic
1 ROP ward round
0.5 Adult Strabismus
1.5 Non-core SPA (Roles Paed Ophthalmology Lead / Audit Lead and ES Supervisor)
1.0 Core SPA
0.5 Electronic Triage
The final job plan will be subject to change depending on service developments in the future but will be done only after discussion.
The job plan on appointment will consist of a split of 7.5:2.5 DCC/SPA. The SPA component is made up of core activities (appraisal, revalidation, CME, routine departmental meetings etc.) and non-core activities. Non-core activities are discussed and agreed within the Trust (via an agreed tariff and, on occasion, through ad personal agreement). Non-core SPA may reflect activities such as educational supervision, research, leadership and quality improvement. Following appointment, non-core SPA may be used to participate in our consultant development programme, or in acquiring or consolidating specific skills and expertise. Non-core SPA is only available if specific activities and objectives are mutually agreed in job planning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MON
TUES
WED
THUR
FRI
AM
Clinic
Paediatric List Theatre
Adult Strabismus /Alt Weeks
Triage Alt Weeks
Non core SPA Paed Ophth Lead/ Audit Lead and ES Supervisor
Admin
PM
Clinic
Theatre / Alt Weeks
Triage/ Alt Weeks
ROP Round
Virtual Paediatric Ophthalmology Clinic
Core SPA
Individual Job Plan
Post: Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist - with special interest in Paediatric and Strabismus.
MKUH has university hospital status and we are a teaching unit with trainees. The post holder will be expected to take an active part in training and participate in the weekly and monthly teaching program. Post holder may be expected to work across sites and participate in an on call service.
The job plan will be for a maximum 10 session week including the below:
2 Paediatric clinics
1.5 Theatre Session (1-2 monthly high flow cataract list)
1 Virtual clinic
1 ROP ward round
0.5 Adult Strabismus
1.5 Non-core SPA (Roles Paed Ophthalmology Lead / Audit Lead and ES Supervisor)
1.0 Core SPA
0.5 Electronic Triage
The final job plan will be subject to change depending on service developments in the future but will be done only after discussion.
The job plan on appointment will consist of a split of 7.5:2.5 DCC/SPA. The SPA component is made up of core activities (appraisal, revalidation, CME, routine departmental meetings etc.) and non-core activities. Non-core activities are discussed and agreed within the Trust (via an agreed tariff and, on occasion, through ad personal agreement). Non-core SPA may reflect activities such as educational supervision, research, leadership and quality improvement. Following appointment, non-core SPA may be used to participate in our consultant development programme, or in acquiring or consolidating specific skills and expertise. Non-core SPA is only available if specific activities and objectives are mutually agreed in job planning.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Experience in Retina sub-speciality training (12 months or more)
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Experience in Ophthalmic Primary Care/Eye Casualty
- Clinical research experience
- Up to date sub-specialty fellowship (Retina)
- Experience in Delivering a Virtual Retina Service
- Experience in delivering a NHS Retina Service
- Be on the GMC specialist register for Ophthalmology
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- High level of clinical experience and competence in Ophthalmology
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- A commitment to, and experience of developing and managing a Medical Retina Service
- Practicing Cataract Surgeon
Management & Administrative
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service
- Ability to organize and manage own workload efficiently
Desirable
- Experience of audit management
- Leadership experience
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
Desirable
- Teaching of non-medical health professionals in extended roles
- Medical Educational Qualification
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit
- Experience of research and Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Ability to supervise
- postgraduate research
- Publications in referred journals
Communication skills and abilities
Essential
- Approachable and effective team member with interpersonal skills
- Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation skills
Continued Professional / Personal Development
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning
- Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
Desirable
- Participation in appropriate peer review processes
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Experience in Retina sub-speciality training (12 months or more)
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Experience in Ophthalmic Primary Care/Eye Casualty
- Clinical research experience
- Up to date sub-specialty fellowship (Retina)
- Experience in Delivering a Virtual Retina Service
- Experience in delivering a NHS Retina Service
- Be on the GMC specialist register for Ophthalmology
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- High level of clinical experience and competence in Ophthalmology
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- A commitment to, and experience of developing and managing a Medical Retina Service
- Practicing Cataract Surgeon
Management & Administrative
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service
- Ability to organize and manage own workload efficiently
Desirable
- Experience of audit management
- Leadership experience
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
Desirable
- Teaching of non-medical health professionals in extended roles
- Medical Educational Qualification
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit
- Experience of research and Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Ability to supervise
- postgraduate research
- Publications in referred journals
Communication skills and abilities
Essential
- Approachable and effective team member with interpersonal skills
- Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation skills
Continued Professional / Personal Development
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning
- Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
Desirable
- Participation in appropriate peer review processes
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).
