Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust with expertise in Paediatrics (including Adult and Paediatric Strabismus). We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team of 25 Ophthalmic Consultants at Queen's Medical Centre working together to make a difference to Ophthalmology services within Nottingham and beyond.
Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and be on the GMC Specialist Register for surgical Ophthalmology or within 6 months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT at the time of interview.
The Ophthalmology unit offers a comprehensive range of routine, urgent and specialist ophthalmic services and the post-holder will be expected to play an active role in the development and provision of the Paediatric sub-specialty services for patients at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
A full range of Ophthalmology patients are admitted to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the appointee will be responsible for the management of those patients admitted under his/her care.
Provision with Consultant colleagues of a comprehensive elective and emergency Ophthalmic service.
Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave.
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and the proper functioning of the department.
These duties are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee, his/her Consultant colleagues, and the Trust.
The person appointed will be required to devote substantially the whole of his/her time to the duties of the post and give them priority at all times.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
NUH has a national and international reputation for high quality patient care and research, education and innovation. We have strong links to local universities. This allows for the provision of excellent training and education for students, as well as being a major research organisation.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
- Access to Staff Wellbeing programme including free 24 hour advice and emotional support service, financial advice service, staff physiotherapy and staff support networks
- On site day nursery
- Amazon parcel collection points
- Secure cycle facilities
- Consultant car park on the QMC campus
- Spiritual and Pastoral Care Services
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- Cycle to work and travel passes
- NHS pension scheme
- Staff restaurants
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Eligible to be included on the specialist register
- CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
Professsional Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS/FRCOphth or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher professional degree, ChM, DM, PhD or equivalent
Clinical Skills / Experience
Essential
- Full general ophthalmic surgical training with extensive experience of general ophthalmology with sub-specialty expertise in Paediatrics
- Fellowship level in Paediatrics
- Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description and person specification
- Able to perform ROP screening and treatment services
- Able to perform paediatric cataract surgery independently
- Able to perform adult strabismus surgery
Desirable
- Specific training in communication skills
- Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
- Experience of working within a paediatric ophthalmology service
- Able to manage patients with ocular motility issues including adults
- Special interests in subspecialties within paediatric ophthalmology (eg. glaucoma and oculoplastics)
Management and Communication Skills
Essential
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
- Able to delegate appropriately
- Able to work in a team
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
Desirable
- Higher management degree/qualification/training
- Experience of change management
Teaching, Audit and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Evidence of participation in clinical research
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively
Desirable
- Original research publications
- Higher teaching degree/qualification/training
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Eligible to be included on the specialist register
- CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
Professsional Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS/FRCOphth or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher professional degree, ChM, DM, PhD or equivalent
Clinical Skills / Experience
Essential
- Full general ophthalmic surgical training with extensive experience of general ophthalmology with sub-specialty expertise in Paediatrics
- Fellowship level in Paediatrics
- Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description and person specification
- Able to perform ROP screening and treatment services
- Able to perform paediatric cataract surgery independently
- Able to perform adult strabismus surgery
Desirable
- Specific training in communication skills
- Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
- Experience of working within a paediatric ophthalmology service
- Able to manage patients with ocular motility issues including adults
- Special interests in subspecialties within paediatric ophthalmology (eg. glaucoma and oculoplastics)
Management and Communication Skills
Essential
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
- Able to delegate appropriately
- Able to work in a team
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
Desirable
- Higher management degree/qualification/training
- Experience of change management
Teaching, Audit and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Evidence of participation in clinical research
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively
Desirable
- Original research publications
- Higher teaching degree/qualification/training
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).