Consultant Ophthalmologist with subspecialty interest in Glaucoma
3 weeks ago
Job summary
The Trust currently provides Ophthalmology outpatient services at Oldham Integrated care centre, Rochdale Infirmary and Fairfield General Hospital. All day case surgical activity takes place at Rochdale Infirmary. This post requires cross-site working, providing outpatient clinics from different sites and surgical work from mainly Rochdale Infirmary.
The advertised posts will complement a team of 10 Consultants, 4 Associate specialists, 2 speciality doctors and 5 junior clinical fellows.
This appointment 10PAs will be made in accordance with the 2003 Consultant Contract Terms and Conditions.
We are looking for candidates who are/will be on the Specialist Register / Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview (CCST or CCT in Ophthalmology) or willing to complete the CESR within 12 months of employment.
The Job Description indicates the main duties of the post, which may be reviewed in the light of experience and developments within the service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post holder.
Main duties of the job
Leadership and development of ophthalmic subspecialty work. The post holder will have a broad knowledge of Ophthalmology, including sub-speciality experience and knowledge of Glaucomain order to complement existing services.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
FRCOphth or show evidence of equivalent training and experience
Desirable
Post Graduate Degree MD, PhD, MSc Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Professional Registration
Essential
Registration on the GMC Specialist Register-CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT Inclusion on the Specialist Register / Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview (CCST or CCT in Ophthalmology (or within six months of entitlement) or Willingness to complete CESR within twelve months of employment
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
Extensive experience in Ophthalmology particularly management of Glaucoma Broad experience in the management of all aspects of Ophthalmology Good understanding of Clinical Governance Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change Evidence of participation in research
Desirable
Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications ( book chapter, book editor, case report - not abstracts or letters)
Teamwork
Essential
Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams Positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team Evidence of good organizational and leadership skills Evidence of development and management of change Ability to manage risk and end of life decisions An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service.
Desirable
Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi-agency setting Attendance at management course.
Communication
Essential
Is empathetic and sensitive to patients needs. Able to explain things clearly - particularly complex or sensitive information. Is able to influence and persuade effectively. All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: (1) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or (2) have the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6. , (3) Occupational English Test (OET) certificate it must show: you took the medicine version of the test and you got at least a grade 'B' in each testing area (speaking, listening, reading and writing) However, if applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the above examples they need to provide evidence Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013) Excellent written & verbal communication skills in order to be able to write & present reports at board level
Teaching
Essential
Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals Proven teaching abilities
Desirable
Attendance at teaching course-
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