- oFull GMC Registration
- oSuccess in Intercollegiate Speciality Examination or Overseas Equivalent
- oFRCOphth or Equivalent
- oEntry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months)
- oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in relevant specialty
- oAbility to offer expert clinical opinion and proficiency in cataract surgery.
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients with Eye conditions
- oExpertise in cross sectional imaging where specified
- oThorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice
- oUnderstanding of the Clinical Governance process
- Experience of service development
- Glaucoma Fellowship
- oAbility to work in a team
- oGood interpersonal Skills
- oEnquiring, critical approach to work
- oAbility to lead, communicate, liaise and negotiate with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- oAbility to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines
- oAbility to manage and lead clinical team
- oWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels
- oAwareness of health service reforms and issues across all healthcare economy
- oExperienced in demonstrating clinical procedures/techniques to other healthcare professionals
- oCommitment to continuing medical education
- oAbility to organize and participate in and evidence of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Appraisal and assessment training skills
- oUndertaken complete audit cycle
- oAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
- oKnowledge of clinical governance issues
- oInterest and awareness of research methodology
- oAbility to demonstrate recent evidence of relevant and continued research
- oAbility to demonstrate recent evidence of relevant and continued research
- oPublished research in peer-reviewed journals
- oAbility to work in a team
- oEnquiring, critical approach to work
- oAbility to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- oCommitment to Continuing Medical Education
- oAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English
- oCaring attitude to patients
- oEnquiring, critical approach to work
- oExcellent inter-personal qualities
- oAbility to listen and communicate effectively (written, public speaking and presentational)
- oAbility to achieve objectives
- oGood organizational skills
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Consultant Ophthalmologist - Nuneaton, United Kingdom - George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Description
Job summary
Job Title -Consultant Ophthalmologist - General
Hours per week-10 Programmed Activities per week - No On calls
Permanent
Salary - £93,666 - £126,281 per annum
Closing date: 13th May 2024
Interview date: 06th June 2024
The service is looking to recruit consultants who have an interest in one of the following subspecialties: Medical Retina, Glaucoma and or paediatric Ophthalmology.
Applicants will be encouraged to develop their subspecialty expertise and to support the development of a leading ophthalmic consultant team. The ophthalmology department offers general ophthalmic care, a high-volume cataract service, medical retina service, glaucoma service, ROP screening and paediatric outpatients.
The Clinics are well supported by a team of experienced nurses, optometrists, orthoptists, clinic technicians and dedicated administrators.
Day case cataract surgery is well established with two full lists per week, held in our 'day procedures unit, well supported by dedicated ophthalmic theatre staff including a lead ODP.
This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
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Main duties of the job
The Ophthalmology department is well established at George Eliot Hospital though has until recently been delivered via an insourced company. This is two of three new posts to be recruited to for the new George Eliot ophthalmology service and will further enhance and expand our localised services.
We are a busy and expanding department well supported by the 'orthoptic' and 'optometric' services. The department is fully equipped with fluorescein angiography facilities, B-scan, OCT, Humphrey's visual fields and lasers such as YAG and SLT. This is provided in the dedicated 'ophthalmology outpatients department' on site.
Applicants will be encouraged to develop their subspecialty expertise and to support the development of a leading ophthalmic consultant team. The ophthalmology department offers general ophthalmic care, a high-volume cataract service, medical retina service, glaucoma service, ROP screening and paediatric outpatients.
The Clinics are well supported by a team of experienced nurses, optometrists, orthoptists, clinic technicians and dedicated administrators.
Day case cataract surgery is well established with two full lists per week, held in our 'day procedures unit, well supported by dedicated ophthalmic theatre staff including a lead ODP.
The main purpose of this post is to support the department and the Trust in maintaining a high-quality service and to improve and maintain the RTT standards.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to ' excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
E ffective Open Communication
e x cellence and safety in everything we do
C hallenge but support
E xpect respect and dignity
L ocal health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
The appointee will be expected to:
Take his/her share of the consultant clinical responsibilities within the department, develop the medical retina and Glaucoma / paediatric service. The precise allocation of session time will be agreed with consultant colleagues, but it is envisaged that there will be 2 operating theatre sessions per week plus 5 clinics (including a one stop cataract pre-assessment clinic).
Provide cover for colleagues during leave and other authorised absences.
Medical members of staff are expected to contribute to the general management of the hospital and to develop valued links with the community. They are also expected to work as members of the team with Resource Management accountability to the Clinical Director.
Person SpecificationQualifications and Professional Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
Teaching and Education
Essential
Desirable
Audit / Research and Publications
Essential
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
