Consultant in Ophthalmology (special interest in Glaucoma)

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated primarycare Ophthalmology Consultant required to cover medical Glaucoma but willing tocover general Ophthalmology, as required by the department to join our dedicated and professionalmulti-disciplined ophthalmic team.

You will be a highly valued member of the team bringingyour expertise and skills to a busy Ophthalmology department. Thepost will be complementary to the current sub-specialty interests of MedicalRetina, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Uveitis, Paediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus andCornea.

The service is supported by Specialist Doctors, SpecialtyDoctors, Orthoptists and Specialist Nurses.

This is a consultant post at 1.0 WTE includingad hoc theatre session(s), outpatient clinics, admin and SPA. Part time positions will also be accepted.Thispost does have an on-call requirement: First on call one night a week 5-9pm andsecond on call 1:4 Weekends - 9am to 9pm.

This is a very exciting time to join theOphthalmology Department at Barnsley Hospital as the department has recentlymoved to the Alhambra Outpatients Department in the Barnsley town centre. TheTrust plans to significantly invest in the redesign of the service over thenext three years in order to deliver an efficient, patient-centred, one-stopservice in partnership with other local providers.

Main duties of the job

You will workas part of the Ophthalmology Department and are expected to provide a high-qualityservice and ensure excellent patient care.

MainResponsibilities include:

(a)Clinical Services:

The appointed clinicianwill, together with Consultant colleagues, be responsible for the planning,delivery and improvement of clinical care in Ophthalmology at the AlhambraOutpatients.

Workclosely with the multidisciplinary teams to provide a high-quality Ophthalmologyservice.

Advise clinical colleagueson matters within his/her sphere of experience.

Liaise with other HealthCare Organisations, Social Services, General Practitioners, Voluntary Organisations and the Hospice as required.

(a)Training and Education:

Contributeto the teaching of other grades of staff,both within and outside the department,including medical staff,nurses, paramedical staffand scientific and technical staff.

(c)Clinical Governance

Thepost-holder will be expected to demonstrate continuing improvements to thequality of service provided within the framework of the Trusts ClinicalGovernance arrangements. This willinclude:

(d)Management

Tocontribute towards the achievement of the Trusts corporate objectives andstrategic direction.

Tocontribute to the management process within the Trust through participation inplanning, project or liaisongroups as appropriate.

About us

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and communityspirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, greattransport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above itsweight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration anddigital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation andemployability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit,ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Ouraim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by ourpeople as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such ascompassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where youwill be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion andintegrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fairtreatment to all applicants.

Forindividuals who require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health &care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert tocheck your eligibility.

The cost ofthe DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met bythe successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Please notewe reserve the right to close positions early

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for this job can be found under the supporting document section.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for this job can be found under the supporting document section.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
• Evidence of a wide experience in Ophthalmology and UK experience
• Ability to run independent cataract lists
• Experience of supervision of Ophthalmology trainees

Desirable

• Evidence of logical thinking and an ability to make clear and balanced decisions
• Demonstrate an understanding of the development needs of trainees and how these can be met

Personal Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Organisational and leadership skills
• Clinical governance understanding
• Be caring and diplomatic
• Basic keyboard skills
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures
• Knowledge and experience in application of IT in Ophthalmology

Desirable

• To work effectively as part of the Trust Management Structure
• Show ability to learn from experience
• Demonstrate insight into managing a busy caseload
• Knowledge of Openeyes

Qualifications

Essential

• FRCOphth or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• On the specialist register, or within 6 months of CSST at the time of interview.

Desirable

• MD or equivalent Higher Degree.
• Appropriate relevant Fellowship.

Audit

Essential

• Evidence of experience of and commitment to medical audit.
• Completion of at least one audit project

Desirable

• Willingness to organise relevant audit activities and support the juniors in audit projects

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
• Evidence of a wide experience in Ophthalmology and UK experience
• Ability to run independent cataract lists
• Experience of supervision of Ophthalmology trainees

Desirable

• Evidence of logical thinking and an ability to make clear and balanced decisions
• Demonstrate an understanding of the development needs of trainees and how these can be met

Personal Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Organisational and leadership skills
• Clinical governance understanding
• Be caring and diplomatic
• Basic keyboard skills
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures
• Knowledge and experience in application of IT in Ophthalmology

Desirable

• To work effectively as part of the Trust Management Structure
• Show ability to learn from experience
• Demonstrate insight into managing a busy caseload
• Knowledge of Openeyes

Qualifications

Essential

• FRCOphth or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• On the specialist register, or within 6 months of CSST at the time of interview.

Desirable

• MD or equivalent Higher Degree.
• Appropriate relevant Fellowship.

Audit

Essential

• Evidence of experience of and commitment to medical audit.
• Completion of at least one audit project

Desirable

• Willingness to organise relevant audit activities and support the juniors in audit projects

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

United Kingdom

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