Consultant Ophthalmologist Glaucoma - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

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Description

Consultant

Main area

Ophthalmology

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Grade

Consultant

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Contract

Permanent

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Hours

Full time 10 sessions per week (10 PAs)

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Site

Queens Medical Centre Campus

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Town

Nottingham

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Salary
- £88,364 - £119,133 per annum
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Salary period

Yearly

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02/05/2023 23:59Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Consultant Ophthalmologist at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust with expertise in Glaucoma.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team of 24 Ophthalmic Consultants at Queen's Medical Centre working together to make a difference to Ophthalmology services within Nottingham and beyond.

Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and be on the GMC Specialist Register for surgical Ophthalmology or within 6 months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT at the time of interview.

Main duties of the job

A full range of Ophthalmology patients are admitted to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the appointee will be responsible for the management of those patients admitted under his/her care.

Provision with Consultant colleagues of a comprehensive elective and emergency Ophthalmic service.

Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave.

Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and the proper functioning of the department.

The person appointed will be required to devote substantially the whole of his/her time to the duties of the post and give them priority at all times.

Working for our organisation

This is an opportunity to join a team of highly qualified and experienced ophthalmologists and be responsible for providing the treatment and management of Glaucoma patients.

The unit offers a comprehensive range of routine and specialist ophthalmic services and the post-holder will be expected to play an active role in the development and provision of the Glaucoma service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical

Governance and Audit

Each consultant is expected to take an active role in clinical governance activities including (but not restricted to) clinical audit, incident reporting, review of complaints, risk management, CPD and Evidence-Based Practice.

Each directorate has a Consultant Clinical Governance lead.

Teaching

The Trust works to ensure the best possible placements and training for both undergraduates and junior doctors and to ensure consultant trainers & teachers are developed and supported.

The Trust facilitates this through agreeing appropriate job plans, a clear framework for the delivery of medical education, and the opportunity to enhance clinical and teaching skills through Continuing Professional Development.

Research

The Trust has extremely close links with Nottingham University, and has academic departments in the majority of its clinical specialties.

There are University and Trust research facilities.

The Trust has a research strategy and management framework which aligns its funding for research with the research and innovations activities it supports.

Consultants who wish to undertake research require the approval of the Trust R&I Department and relevant ethical approval, and must adhere to the National Framework for Research Governance.

Person specification

Professional Registration

Essential criteria

Full GMC registration
Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
CCT expected within 6 months of interview date

Professional Qualifications

Essential criteria

FRCS, FRCOphth. or equivalent.

Desirable criteria

Higher professional degree ChM, DM, PhD or equivalent.

Clinical Skills/Experience

Essential criteria

Full general ophthalmic surgical training with extensive experience of general ophthalmology.
Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description.

Desirable criteria

Specific training in communication skills.
Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors.
Able to perform phacoemulsification cataract surgery independently including enhanced cataract procedures (for those who wish to undertake surgery).

Management Skills

Essential criteria