Job summary
UHNM are looking for a Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology to cover maternity leave . The successful candidate will have a specialist interest in Medical Retina and Uveitis. They will be working with the Ophthalmology Consultants who provide a first class service. The Ophthalmology team undertake both surgical and clinical work following the surge of clinical activity and support the reduction of the backlog. Work will be based at both the Royal Stoke and County Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
To provide an exceptional level of care for our patients presenting with Ophthalmic problems in an outpatient environment. The appointee will join the existing Ophthalmology Consultants to:
Support a comprehensive outpatient service within Ophthalmology
Treat patients with Ophthalmic conditions
Continue clinical responsibility for patients in your charge
Work with colleagues in other professions and support inter-disciplinary work
Triage patients and safely discharge patients, when appropriate
The job plan will be agreed with the successful candidates and will be based on a 8 PA working week.
The appointed candidate would be expected to engage with the Ophthalmology Department delivery.
Scheduling of sessions is by mutual agreement. Opportunities exist for flexible working, extended working day and expanding weekend working.
Any applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people, and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.
The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 13,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are a specialist Major Trauma Centre for the North Midlands and North Wales. Happy staff make for happy patients, and with the help of both we have put together a wide range of development and support packages aimed at ensuring that everyone at the Trust can fulfil their potential and meet their aspirations as well as the tools to provide great care.
Our mission to provide the very best health care includes recruiting the best people. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
The Trust also has a vibrant charity arm, UHNM Charity, which provides funds to enable University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust to purchase state-of-the-art medical equipment and to enhance and improve patient experience and comfort.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide an exceptional level of care for our patients presenting with Ophthalmic problems in an outpatient environment. The appointee will join the existing Ophthalmology Consultants to:
Support a comprehensive outpatient service within Ophthalmology
Treat patients with Ophthalmic conditions
Continue clinical responsibility for patients in your charge
Work with colleagues in other professions and support inter-disciplinary work
Triage patients and safely discharge patients, when appropriate
The job plan will be agreed with the successful candidates and will be based on a 8 PA working week.
The appointed candidate would be expected to engage with the Ophthalmology Department delivery.
Scheduling of sessions is by mutual agreement. Opportunities exist for flexible working, extended working day and expanding weekend working.
Any applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide an exceptional level of care for our patients presenting with Ophthalmic problems in an outpatient environment. The appointee will join the existing Ophthalmology Consultants to:
Support a comprehensive outpatient service within Ophthalmology
Treat patients with Ophthalmic conditions
Continue clinical responsibility for patients in your charge
Work with colleagues in other professions and support inter-disciplinary work
Triage patients and safely discharge patients, when appropriate
The job plan will be agreed with the successful candidates and will be based on a 8 PA working week.
The appointed candidate would be expected to engage with the Ophthalmology Department delivery.
Scheduling of sessions is by mutual agreement. Opportunities exist for flexible working, extended working day and expanding weekend working.
Any applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice.
- Completed at least 12 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience and competencies as defined in the basic and higher specialist training curriculum of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists or demonstrate evidence of sound Ophthalmic training equivalent to that recognised in the UK. Recognised sub-speciality training in Uveitis and MR
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice.
- Completed at least 12 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience and competencies as defined in the basic and higher specialist training curriculum of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists or demonstrate evidence of sound Ophthalmic training equivalent to that recognised in the UK. Recognised sub-speciality training in Uveitis and MR
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals of North Midlands
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
