Ophthalmic And Vision Scientist

Applications are invited for a fulltime locum consultant post in obstetrics and fetal medicine.
The appointee will join a cohesive, friendly team of 38 consultants in obstetrics and gynaecology working across Bristol and Weston.
The appointee will be an experienced obstetrician and will work with 21 other obstetricians and specialists within the department to provide a full elective and emergency obstetric service to secondary and tertiary level patients attending the hospital.
Development of specialist areas of interest is encouraged and will be supported in the job plans.
The appointee will work collaboratively within the department and within the fetal medicine multidisciplinary team to provide secondary and tertiary level care for the wide range of medical problems referred to St. Michael's Hospital as part of the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
The appointee will contribute fully to the obstetric workload of the department including delivery suite sessions and on call, and will take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate education.
Experience in clinical leadership and a keen interest to acquire leadership roles in the department is hugely welcomed.The timetable may be subject to change by mutual agreement with the Lead Doctor following job plan review.
The post is based at St Michael's Hospital.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.
UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.
As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.
Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.
Qualifications & Training Essential criteria Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interviewATSM or Subspecialty Training or equivalent in Fetal Medicine Desirable criteria ATSM in advanced labour ward practiceATSM in labour ward leadHigher degree (MD/PhD/MSc) or teaching qualification (postgraduate certificate or higher) Experience Essential criteria A thorough and broad training in obstetrics and gynaecologyTo have completed the RCOG Core and curriculum and advanced training modulesTo be able to take responsibility for delivering the service without direct supervisionTo be able to respond quickly and efficiently to emergencies Desirable criteria Broad range of IT skillsExperience in addressing health inequalities Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialtyKnowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty Clinical Governance and Audit Essential criteria Involvement in clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it impliesLed and completed service development or quality improvement projectExperience of patient safety investigationKnowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participationDemonstrates active involvement in evidence based practiceParticipation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation Desirable criteria Contribution at national level to the field of patient safety and or quality improvement Research Essential criteria Ability to increase the research profile of the UnitDemonstrable track record in research leading to publications in Medline indexed peer reviewed journalsMust hold current GCP certificate Teaching and Training Essential criteria Have experience organising and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate education programmes Desirable criteria Contribution at a national level to the field of medical education Management & Leadership Essential criteria Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist serviceAbility to change/project manageDemonstration of knowledge of NHS management structuresAbility to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultantAbility to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadershipAbility to work under pressure and overcome setbacks Desirable criteria Hold a management qualificationElected role on regional or national committees Interpersonal, communication and team working skills Essential criteria Show evidence of presenting ideas and visions effectively to an audience using a variety of methods and to respond to questions and queriesAbility to work harmoniously and efficiently in a team, to undertake and to delegate responsibility Desirable criteria Invited speaker at regional or national conference/meetings Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes Essential criteria Displays honesty, integrity and respects confidentialityMeets professional health requirementsWillingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role Behaviours and Values Essential criteria Demonstrates the 4 Trust values – supportive, collaborative, innovative, respectful We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.
Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we're meeting our pledge.· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff.
We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.· If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.· The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details.
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