Consultant in Ophthalmology

5 months ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join the genetic eye disease and medical retina service within the Ophthalmology Department at St James's University Hospital. This post will deliver 10 PAs, with a focus on genetic eye disease, and includes time to participate in and to develop clinical research projects. This post is based at St James's University Hospital but will include working at other LTHT sites and neighbouring NHS Trusts when required.

The successful applicant should possess accreditation in Ophthalmology from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth) or equivalent and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS: Wednesday 25 September 2024

Main duties of the job

Applicants should have knowledge, skills and clinical experience in genetic eye disease, medical retina and clinical research. The department is actively involved in clinical research and the successful applicant will have dedicated time to support existing genetic eye disease research projects, including gene therapy, and to develop future projects.

Excellent communication and multi-disciplinary team-working skills, and a strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and service development are essential.

Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.

If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:

How would I enhance the local and regional service for patients with genetic eye disease?

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A& E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.

Our vision is based on The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:

Patient-centred

Fair

Collaborative

Accountable

Empowered

We believe that by being true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our results in relation to our goals, which are to be:

1. The best for patient safety, quality and experience

2. The best place to work

3. A centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and innovation

4. Hospitals that offer seamless, integrated care

5. Financially sustainable

Job description
Job responsibilities

In relation to this post, the Ophthalmology department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals strives to offer the very best care to all our patients through the delivery of high quality clinically services underpinned by excellent research, innovation and teaching. This role combines each element in the sub-specialties of genetic eye disease and medical retina, placing the post-holder at the heart of both a busy service for the local population and a highly specialised commissioned service with a thriving research portfolio for the region.

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

The primary objectives of this post are to support and develop the local and regional clinics for patients with genetic eye disease, the basic science and clinical research portfolio and to increase more routine medical retina capacity.

In addition, the post holder will contribute to the overall function of the ophthalmology department by supporting all colleagues and points of service delivery as required. As part of this, the consultant will provide clinical leadership and drive service improvement, efficiency and innovation in their area of specialism.

The post holder will be expected to engage fully in all aspects of clinical audit, clinical governance and patient experience pertaining to their area of specialism.

Person Specification
Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential

Understanding of current issues in the NHS. *Well organised and skilled in good time management. *Effective interpersonal skills. *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.

Desirable

Attendance at recognised management course.

Experience
Essential

Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of Ophthalmic conditions. Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in Genetic Eye disease and have some competence with the management of common medical retina conditions. Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.

Desirable

Experience with MDT review and interpretation of diagnostic genetic testing results.

Qualifications
Essential

MB BS or equivalent qualification. FRCOphth or equivalent. Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice - YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM. Eligibility to work in the UK. Is up to date and fit to practise safely.

Desirable

Relevant higher degree.

Further Requirements
Essential

*Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice. *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process.

Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential

Should have completed a recognised training programme in Ophthalmology. Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research. Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors. Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.

Desirable

Good Clinical Practice certification. Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff. Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.

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