General Ophthalmologist with interest in Non-Surgical Glaucoma

CONSULTANT GENERAL OPHTHALMOLOGIST WITH AN INTEREST IN NON-SURGICAL GLAUCOMA

Applications are invited for the permanent post ofConsultant Ophthalmologist

This is permanent post which will enhance the current establishment of NHS and academic staff of the Department of Ophthalmology, Alliance Hospitals and community practices. The successful appointee will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and clinical audit. They will be required to undertake management duties and work in a multidisciplinary team.

The appointee will have a principle interest in General Ophthalmology with an interest in Non Surgical Glaucoma and they will be expected to contribute to the general Ophthalmology and Glaucoma service on the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital site and associated community hospitals or GP practices. Participation on the on call rota and in the eye casualty department is essential.

Please note, the job description contains an illustrative job plan, and the final timetable will be discussed and agreed upon on appointment.

We suggest as a service you do come and take a tour of the department before interview.

Main duties of the job

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.
• To share with colleagues responsibility for the day to day management of patients.
• To promote new ways of working and coordinating care for patients in the community and to ensure that the services are based on effective and integrated partnerships across the health community.
• Take part in multidisciplinary case conferences.
• Supervise and train junior medical staff.
• To be involved in appraising and assessing juniors.
• Teaching, research and administration.
• To proactively develop the service
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit. #

The appointee will join an active and enthusiastic team of 27 Ophthalmologists who work at the Leicester Royal infirmary, Leicester General Hospital, community hospitals and GP practice sites including Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville, Melton, Market Harborough, Oakham, Wigston, Syston and Earl Shilton.

The Ophthalmology Service in UHL is currently providing patient care specialising in the areas of Medical retina, Uveitis, Oculoplastics, Lacrimal, Cornea, Glaucoma, Vitreoretinal surgery, Neuro Ophthalmology and Paediatric Ophthalmology.

Applicants must already be on the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of the interview date have a certificate of completion of specialist training.

About us

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust consists of three acute teaching hospitals serving the population of Leicestershire. It is fully committed to Continuing Medical Education for consultants.

Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Job description
Job Responsibilities

• The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.
• The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Program's appropriate to the role.
• To be able to provide support when needed in the emergency eye department.
• To be a point of escalation when the emergency department requires senior consultant advice.
• To provide Consultant Ophthalmology services at the University Hospitals of Leicester.
• To provide Consultant Ophthalmology services by way of Outpatient clinics and Outpatient procedure lists at the University Hospitals of Leicester and in peripheral units.
• To work flexibly and cooperatively with the other consultant Ophthalmologists to maximise the utilisation of outpatient procedure lists and outpatient clinics.
• To provide emergency Ophthalmology services to patients in Leicestershire on the on call rota
• To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor are followed at all times and that bad practice is reported.
• To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes To actively participate in audit.
• To work with the Clinical Management Group (CMG) team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.
• To provide continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their care and for the proper organisation and functioning of clinical practice.
• To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Department and CMG.
• To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported in a timely manner.
• To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning process.
• To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and CMG.
• To support allied health professionals in their development and teaching.
• To Support the Nursing team in development and training.
• To provide a minimum of 1 session a week in the emergency eye department.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
• FRCOphth or Equivalent

Desirable

• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
• ASTO/Fellowship
• Higher degree eg MSc, MD or equivalent.

Experience/ Clinical Skills
Essential

• Extensive relevant experience in Ophthalmology including
• Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base
• Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest

Desirable

• Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
• Subspecialty interest in General Ophthalmology

Motivation
Essential

• Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non medical staff.

Desirable

• Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.

Management
Essential

• Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities.
• Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities.
• Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities.
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues
• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively capacity to organise own workload.
• Flexible

Desirable

• Awareness of Service Development issues
• Evidence of management and administration experience
• Management training on an accredited course

Audit
Essential

• Experience in, and commitment to medical audit.

Desirable

• Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities.
• Completion of formal courses in audit.
• Published Audit

Research
Essential

• Understanding and interest in research.
• Ability to appraise research critically
• Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.

Desirable

• Evidence of recent research and development activity
• Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.

Communication Skills
Essential

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
• To be empathic and sensitive capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding

Desirable

• Leadership skills

Teaching
Essential

• Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
• Appraisal and assessment skills

Desirable

• Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching
• Post Graduate qualification in medical education.

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