Locum Cons Ophthalmologist special interest Adult/Paediatric Uveitis

Job description

Job summary

NUH is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Locum Consultant with special interest in Adult and Paediatric Uveitis and Medical Retina. The post is for 12 months.

Successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team of Rheumatologists and Specialist Nurses in managing our Adult and Paediatric Uveitis service. There will also be one session in Adult Medical Retina and one theatre session managing complex cataract.

Main duties of the job

A full range of Ophthalmology emergency and elective 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.

These duties are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee, his/her consultant colleagues, and the Trust.

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.

About us

The Ophthalmology Department is situated in a purpose-built Eye and ENT Unit at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and comprises a team of 24 consultants providing general and specialist ophthalmic care for the Nottingham area and beyond. The department undertakes teaching for 150 medical students per annum and training for medical and nursing staff. NUH is a tertiary referral centre for many eye conditions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Direct Clinical Care:

Emergency duties - predictable

Emergency duties - unpredictable

Operating session (including pre/post op)

1

Ward rounds

Out-patient or other clinics

5

Eye Casualty

0

Clinical Diagnostic Work

Other patient treatment / consultation

Multi-disciplinary meetings

0.5

Patient administration and e-Vetting

2

Travelling time between sites

Sub Total

8.5

Supporting Professional Activities

Training (Postgraduate)

Medical Education (Undergraduate)

CPD, Appraisal, Job Planning

1.5

Audit

Research

Clinical Management

Other

Sub Total

1.5

TOTAL PAs

10

The department is introducing extended working weekdays (7.00am to 8.00pm), including Saturday and Sunday working as part of the regular timetable. The successful candidate will be expected to support this.

Clinics will run as a combination of face to face and virtual review clinics.

Flexibility within clinics and theatre sessions may be required according to the needs of the service. If the post holder is required to work weekends, then time off in lieu will be given.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Direct Clinical Care:

Emergency duties - predictable

Emergency duties - unpredictable

Operating session (including pre/post op)

1

Ward rounds

Out-patient or other clinics

5

Eye Casualty

0

Clinical Diagnostic Work

Other patient treatment / consultation

Multi-disciplinary meetings

0.5

Patient administration and e-Vetting

2

Travelling time between sites

Sub Total

8.5

Supporting Professional Activities

Training (Postgraduate)

Medical Education (Undergraduate)

CPD, Appraisal, Job Planning

1.5

Audit

Research

Clinical Management

Other

Sub Total

1.5

TOTAL PAs

10

The department is introducing extended working weekdays (7.00am to 8.00pm), including Saturday and Sunday working as part of the regular timetable. The successful candidate will be expected to support this.

Clinics will run as a combination of face to face and virtual review clinics.

Flexibility within clinics and theatre sessions may be required according to the needs of the service. If the post holder is required to work weekends, then time off in lieu will be given.

Person Specification

Training and qualification

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
• Full FRCOphth

Teaching Audit and Research

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit/quality improvement
• Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Desirable

• Teaching qualifications/training

Person Specification
Training and qualification

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
• Full FRCOphth

Teaching Audit and Research

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit/quality improvement
• Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Desirable

• Teaching qualifications/training

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address

QMC

Nottingham

NH7 2UH

United Kingdom

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