Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist Position

3 weeks ago

Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Northampton General Hospital Full time

Job Summary

Consultant Ophthalmologist - Special Interest in Paediatrics

This is an exciting opportunity to join our large and specialist paediatric unit at Northampton General Hospital. The successful candidate will be expected to provide a comprehensive Ophthalmic service and support the provision of an effective county-wide service.

The post holder will be responsible for leading and developing the service, as well as being an active member of the wider Ophthalmology team. We are looking for a forward-thinking individual with a desire to further their career in ophthalmology.

The ideal candidate will have the FRCOphth or an equivalent qualification and be on the GMC specialist register or obtain a relevant CCT/CESR(CP) within 6 months of interview.

Main Duties of the Job

Provide a comprehensive Ophthalmic service at NGH and support the provision of an effective county-wide service. Access to a serviceable vehicle and a valid driving licence would be required.

Provide a paediatric service within Ophthalmology, but also be a capable general ophthalmologist able to undertake a general service provision.

Proficiency in cataract surgery and a commitment to training is essential.

On-call for Paeds is 24/7, and the current requirement is contact via phone/text/email and is usually only within office hours.

Responsibility for the patients in his/her care and for the proper functioning of the department.

Carry out teaching duties as required and take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education programme and in the teaching of Ophthalmic Trainees within the department.

Contribute to the teaching and training of nursing staff and other healthcare professionals both within the department and elsewhere within the Trust as appropriate.

Regularly attend and participate in departmental educational meetings.

Active role in the robust clinical audit programme in operation within the department and to take part in regional and national audits as required.

Report all critical incidents and to attend and support the departmental audit and clinical governance meetings.

Proven commitment to service development.

Generate revenue for the Trust and department through innovative working practice.

About Us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance.

We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our workforce.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Job Responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.

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