- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in medical and surgical Ophthalmology
- Provision of outpatient services in sub-specialty and general ophthalmology clinics.
- To share with colleagues the provision of ophthalmology advice to medical and surgical inpatients
- To work with colleagues, both medical and nursing to improve and advance the service.
- To share with colleagues the responsibility for the management of the Department.
- Teaching and training of trainees, junior medical staff, nursing staff, primary care colleagues and medical students.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD) Person Specification
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- You must be on the specialist register for Ophthalmology or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee
- You must have completed, or be within 6 months of completing, a 12-month RCOphth recognised clinical fellowship, ASTO, or equivalent, within your area of sub-specialty interest
- Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise
- Relevant higher degree
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Ophthalmology
- Must be able to operate as an independent cataract surgeon, and demonstrate adequate experience for the supervision of trainees
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within Ophthalmology
- Understanding current issues within Ophthalmology and the future direction of the specialty
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
- Wide based experience in Ophthalmology
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
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Consultant in Ophthalmology with a Special Interest in Glaucoma - Doncaster, United Kingdom - Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
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Job summary
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a motivated Ophthalmology Consultant to join our dedicated and professional multi-disciplined ophthalmic team with a special interest in Glaucoma. Applicants will be expected to have broad general Ophthalmology experience with a proven track record of cataract surgery.
You will be a highly valued member of the team bringing your expertise and skills to a busy Ophthalmology department.
The appointee will be an addition to the team of 7 Consultants currently in Post. Following this recruitment drive we expect the Consultant Team to be 10.
The service is provided across 3 sites, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Montagu Hospital in Mexborough and Bassetlaw Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The Ophthalmology service has departments and theatres at three Trust sites (Doncaster, Bassetlaw and Mexborough), but whenever possible split site working within the same day would be avoided. Most consultants would work at Doncaster and any one of the other 2 sites.
Your individual job plan will be reviewed and agreed annually.
The service has an on-call rota. The Consultants are 2nd on call. On-call is classed as Category A and is currently a 1:7 rota, which attracts a 5% on call availability supplement. It is expected to be 1 in 9 when the current phase of recruitment is complete.
The SAS grade has 7 doctors consisting of one Associate specialist, and 6 specialty doctors.
In addition we have 2 specialty trainees (ST4-7) from south Yorkshire deanery. The SAS doctors and Trainees provide the first on call cover at 1:9 rota currently.
The service is committed to a strong training culture. Specialty Doctors rotate through a firm based timetable and have protected theatre sessions. There is regular Consultant led teaching on a Friday afternoon for which SPA time is allotted.
Secretarial support is provided at Bassetlaw Hospital, Montagu Hospital and Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
About us
Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help you Develop , Belong and Thrive , Here .
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits including: o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
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Experience and Achievements
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Teaching and training
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