Consultant Ophthalmologist

2 months ago


Middlesbrough, United Kingdom South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

"AT SOUTH TEES, OUR PATIENTS CONSISTENTLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE HIGH QUALITY OF CARE WE PROVIDE"

Surgical SERVICES Centre

THE James Cook University Hospital

CONSULTANT OPHTHALMOLOGIST WITH SUB-SPECIALITY interests in Vitreoretinal surgery, Medical retina & Uveitis

10 PA contract

Current NHS Consultant Terms and Conditions

The Department of Ophthalmology at James Cook University Hospital is looking to appoint a consultant ophthalmologist to augment the services we provide at South Tees NHS Trust. The department is a cohesive unit which has steadily expanded over the last ten years covering all major sub speciality areas within ophthalmology. The candidate should have appropriate surgical and clinical experience to undertake specialist care in the relevant subspecialty area. Within the hospital and department there are established research facilities and there will be opportunities to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education. The department is specifically looking to appoint a candidate with subspecialty training in vitreoretinal surgery and medical retina.

Rated as one of the best in the country for patient safety and one of the top 40 hospitals by CHKS for the tenth year running, the Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England.

Main duties of the job

The vitreo-retinal community in the North East England (NEAVRS) is very friendly and helpful and we participate in a regional bank holiday rota as well as having a formal meeting once/year where we discuss interesting cases and techniques. We also collaborate in joint research projects.

Applicants should possess full GMC registration, FRCOphth (or equivalent) and must be on the GMC Specialist Register. Formal fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery is an essential requirement.

About us

The South Tees NHS Trust serves a population of over million people covering Tees Valley, parts of Durham, North Yorkshire and Cumbria. The Eye care services are offered at James Cook University Hospital (Middlesbrough), The Friarage Hospital (Northallerton), Low Grange Health Centre (Middlesbrough) and North Tees Hospital (Stockton on Tees).

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Full GMC registration FRCOphth or equivalent Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC) Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register

Desirable

Training in appraisal techniques

Clinical Experience & Effectiveness

Essential

Extensive experience in General Ophthalmology Subspecialist experience in vitreoretinal surgery and medical retina Understanding of quality improvement activities such as audit Recognised subspecialty fellowship or good evidence of subspecialty practice in a recognized medical institution

Desirable

Experience in complex uveitis Experience in ROP screening

Management & Administrative experience

Essential

Evidence of management and administration experience

Desirable

Success in obtaining funding for research Management training

Teaching & Training Experiences

Essential

Experience of supervising junior medical staff

Desirable

Other teaching skills/experience

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