Consultant Ophthalmologist

2 weeks ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full time
CONSULTANT GENERAL OPHTHALMOLOGIST WITH AN INTEREST IN NON-SURGICAL GLAUCOMA
Applications are invited for the permanent post of Consultant 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.

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.

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.

Supervise and train junior medical staff.
To be involved in appraising and assessing juniors.

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.

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
high-quality care for all,
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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.

Extensive relevant experience in Ophthalmology including
Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
Subspecialty interest in General Ophthalmology
Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non medical staff.
Flexible
Management training on an accredited course
Experience in, and commitment to medical audit.

Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities.
Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
Post Graduate qualification in medical education.

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