About this role
Job summary
This post has a job plan based across sites Hinchingbrooke, Stamford and Peterborough Hospital and the successful applicant would be expected to provide leadership to deliver a comprehensive and integrated Medical Retina Ophthalmology service across the appropriate NWAFT sites.
The post will provide MR outpatient clinics and theatre sessions primarily, and the appointee would be expected to work as part of our large team. Other additional subspecialty skills which would help the service would be advantageous. Additional cataract operating sessions will be available depending on the candidates operating experience.
The appointee will be also responsible for contributing to and coordinating the training of medical staff, hospital based optometrists and orthoptic staff who work within NWAFT's MR Service.
Main duties of the job Main Duties and Responsibilities
The advertised post has a job plan based at Hinchingbrooke, Stamford and Peterborough Hospital and the successful applicant would be expected to provide leadership to deliver a comprehensive and integrated Medical Retina Ophthalmology service across the appropriate NWAFT sites.
The post will provide MR outpatient clinics and theatre sessions, and the appointee would be expected to work as part of the team. Other additional subspecialty skills which would help the service would be advantageous. Additional cataract operating sessions will be available depending on the candidates operating experience.
The appointee will be also responsible for contributing to and coordinating the training of medical staff, hospital based optometrists and orthoptic staff who work in NWAFT's MR service.
He/she is responsible for the day-to-day management of his/her clinics and must ensure that in/out-patient services are covered during his/her planned absences.
Participation in episodes of shared care requires the consultant to provide advice and support to clinicians in other services regarding patients who may have a combination of ocular problems.
About us
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds -- especially people from ethnic minority groups, disabled individuals, and those living locally.
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff -- see the attached leaflet for details and are proud to be a supportive, inclusive workplace where you will feel valued and empowered. Join us and help make a difference in our community.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information, please see the documents attached.
Provisional assessment of Programmed Activities in Job Plan Direct Clinical Care: (includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable & unpredictable emergency work) Supporting Professional Activities: Includes mandatory training, appraisal, CPD, audit, teaching & research 6.0 PAs on average per week 4.0 PAs on average per week Proposed Job Plan The following provides scheduling details of the clinical activity and clinically related activity components of the job plan, which occur at regular times in the week. Agreement should be reached between the appointee and their Clinical Director with regard to the scheduling of all other activities, including the Supporting Professional Activities. Depending on the applicants experience and preference cataract surgery may or may not be an option on their job plan. Activities. Depending on the applicants experience and preference cataract surgery may or may not be an option on their job plan
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
CCT or equivalent in Ophthalmology and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC or within six months of AAC. Full GMC Registration
Desirable
Full Registration with Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Experience Essential
Clinical Fellowship experience or equivalent High degree of surgical (if operating) and clinical skills
Desirable
Teaching at post and undergraduate levels
Research and Development Essential
Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit Evidence of completed and published research Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols
Desirable
Evidence of having supervised and supported research
Teaching Essential
Commitment to ophthalmology education of undergraduate and postgraduates
Desirable
Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience
Management Essential
Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
Desirable
Administrative or management roles during training of primary or secondary care teams. Recognised qualification/certificate course in management
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude Essential
Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and clinical colleagues Works well within a multidisciplinary environment. Commitment to continuing medical education and involvement in clinical governance and audit Willing to undertake additional professional responsibilities local, regional or national
Personal Qualities Essential
Ability to work independently Good knowledge of English Good team skills Disability and equality awareness
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)