Consultant Ophthalmologist (interest in Glaucoma)
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Ophthalmology at EKHUFT is a large department that covers a population of approximately 700,000. This post will be based mainly at 3 sites (Ashford, Canterbury and Dover), but working at other sites across the trust will be expected. You will be part of a team of 21 Consultants and 8 non-Consultant medical staff in this busy, well-equipped, friendly and enthusiastic Unit. We have OCT (anterior and posterior chamber) in all sites and YAG and Argon laser in the three main sites (Ashford, Canterbury and Margate).
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate is expected to provide consultant level care and supervision in the Glaucoma service and participate in the Urgent Eye Service, as well as deliver complex Glaucoma surgery independently. Experience at Fellowship or Consultant level is desirable in order to meet the department's needs. The successful candidate will join an established Ophthalmology team of Consultants with comprehensive support from Specialist Doctors, Specialty Doctors, Specialist Trainees, Orthoptists, Optometrists and Specialist Nurses.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 700,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Job responsibilities
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top of the page.
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*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
* Full GMC registration
* Full GDC registration
* Full valid driving licence
* Minimum 3 years' experience in ophthalmology
* CCT or equivalent
* Medical Retina experience at Fellowship level Retinal Laser experience
Skills and experience
* Possess range of clinical knowledge & skills
* Display sound professional judgement
* Exercises sound clinical risk management
* Shows self-discipline i.e record keeping and legibility
Clinical governance
* Shows an approach based on critical enquiry & evidence based medicine
* Embraces evidence-based practice & audit
* Works with patients as individuals not purely as a collection of symptoms
* Understands concepts & principles of clinical governance
Personal/professional attributes
* Able to manage patients' expectations
* Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm & initiative in pursuing innovation and the highest standards
* Shows self-discipline i.e record keeping and legibility
Other requirements
* Understands NHS system locally & nationally
* Aware of issues affecting current & future NHS practice
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.
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum (pro rata where applicable)
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