Consultant in Ophthalmology special interest in Glaucoma and Retina
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated primary care Ophthalmology Consultant required to cover medical Glaucoma and medical retina clinics, but willing to cover general Ophthalmology, as required by the department to join our dedicated and professional multi-disciplined ophthalmic team.
You will be a highly valued member of the team bringing your expertise and skills to a busy Ophthalmology department. The post will be complementary to the current sub-specialty interests of Medical Retina, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Uveitis, Paediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus and Cornea.
The service is supported by Specialty Doctors, Orthoptists and Specialist Nurses.
This is a consultant post at 1.0 WTE including ad hoc theatre session(s), outpatient clinics, admin and SPA. This post does have an on-call requirement: First on call one night a week 5-9pm and second on call 1:4 Weekends - 9am to 9pm.
This is an exciting time to be joining the team, as the department is in the planning process of being moved off the hospital site and into Barnsley town centre, as part of the first phase of Health On The High Street (HOTH) project.
Main duties of the job
Full details of the duties of the post can be found in the Job Description which is attached under the supporting documents section.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a 'we can do this' attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
Job responsibilities
Please note the job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.
Person Specification
Experience
* 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.
* 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.
Specific Requirements
* Enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.
* Caring attitude to patients.
* Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* An understanding of the current NHS environment particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
* Have a flexible approach to hours of work with notice.
Personal Skills
* 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.
* 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.
Audit
* Evidence of experience of and commitment to medical audit.
* Completion of at least one audit project.
* Willingness to organise relevant audit activities and support the juniors in audit projects.
Qualifications
* FRCOphth or equivalent.
* Full GMC registration.
* On the specialist register, or within 6 months of CSST at the time of interview.
* MD or equivalent Higher Degree.
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.
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