Job summary
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a motivated Ophthalmology Consultant to join our dedicated and professional multi-disciplined ophthalmic team. Applicants will be expected to have broad general Ophthalmology experience with a proven track record of high-volume cataract surgery.
You will be a highly valued member of the team bringing your expertise and skills to a busy Ophthalmology department.
The appointee will be an addition to the team of 7 Consultants currently in Post.
The service is provided across 3 sites, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Montagu Hospital in Mexborough and Bassetlaw Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The Ophthalmology service has departments and theatres at three Trust sites (Doncaster, Bassetlaw and Mexborough), but whenever possible split site working within the same day would be avoided. Your individual job plan will be reviewed and agreed annually.
The service has an on-call rota for junior grade staff, which is compliant with the European Working Time Directive. On-call is classed as Category A and is currently a 1:7 Rota, which attracts a 5% on call availability supplement. It is expected to be 1 in 9 when the current phase of recruitment is complete.
The service is committed to a strong training culture. Specialty Doctors rotate through a firm based timetable and have protected theatre sessions. There is regular Consultant led teaching on a Friday afternoon. There is currently 1 Specialty Trainee (ST4 or 5) from the South Yorkshire training rotation.
Secretarial support is provided at Bassetlaw Hospital, Montagu Hospital and Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
About us
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTH) is a medium sized Trust with big ambitions. We're aiming to be in the top 10% for everything we do. To get there were improving our organisation to be more suited to how patients use our services. We serve a population of over 450,000 people across South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire. We have a total bed complement of 1,150 and the General Surgery Department provides Elective and Emergency inpatient, day case and outpatient services across 3 Hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in medical and surgical Ophthalmology
- Provision of outpatient services in sub-specialty and general ophthalmology clinics.
- To share with colleagues the provision of ophthalmology advice to medical and surgical inpatients
- To work with colleagues, both medical and nursing to improve and advance the service.
- To share with colleagues the responsibility for the management of the Department.
- Teaching and training of trainees, junior medical staff, nursing staff, primary care colleagues and medical students.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in medical and surgical Ophthalmology
- Provision of outpatient services in sub-specialty and general ophthalmology clinics.
- To share with colleagues the provision of ophthalmology advice to medical and surgical inpatients
- To work with colleagues, both medical and nursing to improve and advance the service.
- To share with colleagues the responsibility for the management of the Department.
- Teaching and training of trainees, junior medical staff, nursing staff, primary care colleagues and medical students.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- You must be on the specialist register for Ophthalmology or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee
- You must have completed, or be within 6 months of completing, a 12-month RCOphth recognised clinical fellowship, ASTO, or equivalent, within your area of sub-specialty interest. For General Ophthalmology fellowship is not essential.
- Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Ophthalmology
- Must be able to operate as an independent cataract surgeon, and demonstrate adequate experience for the supervision of trainees
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within Ophthalmology
- Understanding current issues within Ophthalmology and the future direction of the specialty
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
Desirable
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
- Wide based experience in Ophthalmology
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- You must be on the specialist register for Ophthalmology or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee
- You must have completed, or be within 6 months of completing, a 12-month RCOphth recognised clinical fellowship, ASTO, or equivalent, within your area of sub-specialty interest. For General Ophthalmology fellowship is not essential.
- Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Ophthalmology
- Must be able to operate as an independent cataract surgeon, and demonstrate adequate experience for the supervision of trainees
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within Ophthalmology
- Understanding current issues within Ophthalmology and the future direction of the specialty
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
Desirable
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
- Wide based experience in Ophthalmology
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
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).
