Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We invite candidates to apply for a Cataract consultant post within University Hospitals Southampton NHS Trust. You will lead the cataract service here at UHS, involved in the development of primary/secondary and tertiary level cataract services in accordance with NICE guidance. Together with existing colleagues, the new appointee will assist in building up the clinical excellence of cataract services provided by University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and more broadly in the HIOW ICS.
Ophthalmology department in UHS is one of the largest NHS providers in the south cost with over 120,000 Outpatient visits (across our SGH and Lymington site) and 24,000 eye emergency visits. General ophthalmic work is provided for the population of Southampton with tertiary referrals in the fields of special interest drawn from Wessex and the Channel Islands. The department consists of 28 consultants and an equal number of trainees at various levels.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
This post is an excellent opportunity for a clinician to set up and lead a service. Our current waiting time from referral to surgery for cataracts is less than 10 weeks with all low complexities operated within 6 weeks of referral. We are the first NHS site within the South Coast to participate in the SPOA- AI system for assisting patients to choose their treatment location based on the specialised care and waiting time from referral to treatment. The successful candidate will have one fixed clinic and one theatre in their timetable, with the remaining DCCs flexible to suit the service needs.
The post has a 50% commitment to the general on-call rota.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:
- Full GMC registration
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Cataract / anterior segment fellowship level experience
- High volume cataract surgery (minimum 8 cases/4h); more than 1000 cases performed
- Exposure to surgery and surgical complications
- Audit experience
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
This post is an excellent opportunity for a clinician to set up and lead a service. Our current waiting time from referral to surgery for cataracts is less than 10 weeks with all low complexities operated within 6 weeks of referral. We are the first NHS site within the South Coast to participate in the SPOA- AI system for assisting patients to choose their treatment location based on the specialised care and waiting time from referral to treatment. The successful candidate will have one fixed clinic and one theatre in their timetable, with the remaining DCCs flexible to suit the service needs.
The post has a 50% commitment to the general on-call rota.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:
- Full GMC registration
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Cataract / anterior segment fellowship level experience
- High volume cataract surgery (minimum 8 cases/4h); more than 1000 cases performed
- Exposure to surgery and surgical complications
- Audit experience
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCOphth or equivalent
Desirable
- Specialist registration
- Higher degree (MSs, DM, PhD)
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Cataract / anterior segment fellowship level experience
- High volume cataract surgery (minimum 8 cases/4h); more than 1000 cases performed
- Exposure to surgery and surgical complications
- Audit experience
Desirable
- Refractive experience or training
- Research experience
- Service Improvement experience
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Ability to complete audit
- Willingness to seek timely assistance from colleagues when appropriate
- Ability to establish good working relationships with staff
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to cope with stress and flexible and able to adapt to change
- Ability to travel between multiple sites
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCOphth or equivalent
Desirable
- Specialist registration
- Higher degree (MSs, DM, PhD)
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Cataract / anterior segment fellowship level experience
- High volume cataract surgery (minimum 8 cases/4h); more than 1000 cases performed
- Exposure to surgery and surgical complications
- Audit experience
Desirable
- Refractive experience or training
- Research experience
- Service Improvement experience
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Ability to complete audit
- Willingness to seek timely assistance from colleagues when appropriate
- Ability to establish good working relationships with staff
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to cope with stress and flexible and able to adapt to change
- Ability to travel between multiple sites
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
