Consultant Ophthalmologist

6 months ago

Carlisle, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well


As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

FRCOphth or equivalent Full GMC Registration Inclusion on the Specialist Registrar in Ophthalmology (or within six months of inclusion on GMC specialist register) Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview.

Desirable

Post CCT fellowship in applicable sub-specialty

Experience & Knowledge
Essential

High standard of clinical skill and expertise in clinical Ophthalmology Clinical Governance Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of clinical Ophthalmology problems both emergency and elective and in primary care. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for liaising with clinical staff for the clinical care of patients.

Desirable

Experience in High Volume Cataract surgery

Management & Administrative
Essential

Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of their chosen subspecialty service. Ability to cover on call.

Desirable

Experience of audit management

Teaching
Essential

Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff. Ability to teach clinical and personal skills required for Ophthalmic care

Desirable

Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates Teaching of non-medical health professionals. Educational Qualification

Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential

Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit.

Desirable

Ability to supervise postgraduate research Publications in referred journals

Communication skills and abilities
Essential

Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs Approachable and effective multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills Team Loyalty Positive approach to lessons learnt Confident approach without being arrogant

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. Participation in appropriate peer review processes.


Employer details
Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

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