Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist (Neuro interest)
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Consultant Ophthalmologist to join our Ophthalmology Service at Dorset County Hospital. This is a new appointment to join four Consultant Ophthalmologists. There will be a requirement to lead and support our Paediatric Ophthalmology services with a desired special interest in strabismus. Additional subspecialty interest that complements the existing department would be considered; however, it would be desirable for the successful applicant to support neuro-ophthalmology and ROP screening services.
Proposed interview date: 25 November 2024.
Main duties of the job
The candidate is expected to be on the specialist register with appropriate Paediatric Ophthalmology experience. The post-holder will be expected to provide high-quality care for Paediatric patients, working alongside our dedicated Orthoptic team and paediatric optician.
Job responsibilities
The post-holder would be expected to carry out squint surgery and general ophthalmic surgery. There will be an expectation to supervise Ophthalmic ST trainees from Wessex Deanery. The appointee will participate in a 1:5 Saturday AM casualty clinic session, but there is no other out-of-hours on-call commitment.
Person Specification
Education, Qualification & Training
* Full GMC Registration
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
* CESAR or European Community Rights
* An appropriate higher surgical/medical qualification
Experience & Knowledge
* 5 years clinical experience in the relevant specialty
* Appropriate UK experience
* Sub-specialty Fellowship (or equivalent)
* Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant
* Experience in general Ophthalmology with the necessary skills to enhance the department.
Current Skills & Abilities
* Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description
* Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil the Ophthalmology elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification
Clinical Governance
* Evidence of understanding of clinical governance
* Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit
* Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in research
Management Training, Organisational Skills & Strategic Vision
* Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate for the post
* Knowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS
* Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust
Teaching & Communication
* Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post
* Ability to present effectively to an audience
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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