University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Consultant Ophthalmologist - Medical Retina to complete a supportive team of specialists covering West Sussex.
We are a friendly department and provide world-class care in our two Ophthalmological surgical centres, at St Richard's, Chichester and Southlands Hospital, which is a state-of-the-art centre, built in 2017. There has been a substantial investment in the service in recent years to help us manage our workload. Since our merger as a Trust to form University Hospitals Sussex, we are working more closely with our colleagues in the Sussex Eye Hospital, which provides a number of gains and opportunities for the future both for the staff working with us and for the patients whom we serve.
The unit has 1 medical retina (MR) consultant, 2 MR/VR consultants, 1 MR/VR Associate Specialist, and 1 Consultant Optometrist. The unit operates a busy injection service, with nurse injectors allocated to clinics at both sites, and has a history of developing the skills of optometrists in the department. Since the UH Sussex merger, the unit works closely with MR colleagues at Sussex Eye Hospital, Brighton, and has recently developed a pan-Trust injection protocol.
Outside of work, West Sussex is an incredible place to live, offering a life on the South coast, with Southlands Hospital within walking distance of the sea. Life with us offers opportunities outside of work. Please get in touch and come for a look around.
Main duties of the job
1. Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness and the proper functioning of the department.
2. Service development based on the sub-specialist interest.
3. Out of hours responsibilities, including participation in the Consultant on-call rota.
4. Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
5. Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
6. Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination, and accreditation duties as required and for contributing to postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally.
7. Participating in medical audit, the Trust's Clinical Governance processes, and in CPD.
8. Involvement in research.
9. Managerial, including budgetary, responsibility where appropriate.
There is more information on the duties of the role within the job description.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex, you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person Specification
Experience /Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
* FRCOphth or equivalent
* CCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
* Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
* Higher Degree
* Post CCT Fellowship in Medical Retina
* Proven Clinical experience in Ophthalmology, with broad experience of Medical Retina
* Ability to manage subspecialty patients (e.g., Uveitis)
* Experience of HVLC (high volume, low complexity) cataract lists
Knowledge
* Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
* Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
* Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
* Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
* Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
* Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
* Evidence of participation in audit
* Research experience
* Publications
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
* Appropriate progression of career to date
* Evidence of: Good communication skills both oral and written
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.
Address
Southlands Hospital and St Richards Hospital. Candidates must be prepared to travel to all sites within the Trust.
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