Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist - General, Glaucoma & Acute Care
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Main area: Ophthalmology
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Leave Cover)
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref: 328-CC-MED-0221
Site: The James Cook University Hospital
Town: Middlesbrough
Closing: 25/02/2025 23:59
Job overview
“AT SOUTH TEES, OUR PATIENTS CONSISTENTLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE HIGH QUALITY OF CARE WE PROVIDE”
THE James Cook University Hospital
FIXED TERM MATERNITY LEAVE COVER – 12 MONTHS
Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist- General, Glaucoma & Acute Care
10 PA contract
Current NHS Consultant Terms and Conditions
Main duties of the job
The Department of Ophthalmology at the James Cook University Hospital is looking to appoint a Consultant Ophthalmologist to augment the services we provide at South Tees NHS Trust. The department is a cohesive unit which has steadily expanded over the last ten years covering all major sub-specialty areas within ophthalmology. The candidate should have appropriate surgical and clinical experience to undertake specialist care in the relevant subspecialty area. Within the hospital and department, there are established research facilities and there will be opportunities to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education. The department is specifically looking to appoint a candidate with subspecialty training in general ophthalmology, glaucoma, and acute care to provide maternity leave cover.
Working for our organisation
Rated as one of the best in the country for patient safety and one of the top 40 hospitals by CHKS for the tenth year running, the Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England.
The South Tees NHS Trust serves a population of over 1.5 million people covering Tees Valley, parts of Durham, North Yorkshire, and Cumbria. The Eye care services are offered at James Cook University Hospital (Middlesbrough), The Friarage Hospital (Northallerton), Low Grange Health Centre (Middlesbrough), and North Tees Hospital (Stockton on Tees).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicants should possess full GMC registration, FRCOphth (or equivalent) and preferably be on the GMC Specialist Register.
The successful candidate will be appointed under the current terms and conditions of service for NHS Consultants. Full consideration will be given to applicants who wish to apply for a reduced/part-time contract.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration
* FRCOphth or equivalent
* Relevant CCT or equivalent (‘equivalence’ must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
* Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Experience
* Extensive experience in General Ophthalmology
* Subspecialist experience in glaucoma
* Subspecialist experience in oculoplastics
* Understanding of quality improvement activities such as audit
* Recognised subspecialty fellowship or good evidence of subspecialty practice in a recognized medical institution
Teaching & Training
* Experience of supervising junior medical staff
* Other teaching skills/experience
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.
Important Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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