Job summary
The
Eye Department in Leeds, is looking for a VR locum consultant to work for 6
months. The post holder will be working with the three other VR Consultants
working within the department.The VR service in Leeds is provided at St
Jamess, Seacroft and Wharfedale hospitals where the clinic/virtual clinics are
undertaken.
Applications
are welcomed for this post on a full time basis. The appointee must be able to
demonstrate a high level of motivation for the subject of VR and have some
relevant prior clinical and surgical experience.
The
post is available from the beginning of October
and will be for 6 months.
Candidates
must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to
practice at the time of appointment.
Main duties of the job
Successful
candidates will be expected to be involved in:
Out-patient clinics including eye
casualty
Supervision of patients
Contribute to Specialist
Multi-disciplinary team meetings
Referrals to other specialists,
departments and hospitals are timely and appropriate
To link with Consultant colleagues in
other relevant site specialist teams within the Trust
To contribute to research, teaching
and new developments within the Ophthalmology department. The post holder will
be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research
programs on going in the department.
The post holder will assist in
providing service alongside the consultant team, this will include clinics,
surgery and Acute Referral Clinic
About us
The
Ophthalmology Department lies within the Head and Neck Clinical Service Unit at
Leeds teaching Hospital Trust. It is the largest provider of specialist
Ophthalmology services in the Yorkshire region and provides a specialist
ophthalmology service for patients in Leeds, Yorkshire and from across the
north of England. The Eye Department is based at St James University Hospital,
Leeds with Ophthalmology Services also held at Seacroft Hospital and Wharfedale
Hospital. There are 29 consultants in the wider Ophthalmology Department. The
team also trains Ophthalmic specialist trainees from the region.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
deliver care to patients with Ophthalmic conditions.
Out-patient clinics
Supervision of patients
Care of in-patients on a non resident on call rota (1 in 4)
Contribute to Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings
This
post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Vitreo Retinal team Ms Fiona Bishop, Mr
Bataung Mokete and Mr Simon Kolb
To
work with colleagues in Ophthalmology to deliver acute on call (currently 1 in
4). This includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute ward rounds
during normal working hours
The
appointee must hold accreditation in Ophthalmology in the Royal College of
Ophthalmology or equivalent and have completed higher specialist training (or
equivalent) if currently in a training programme within the UK.
Please see the full job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
deliver care to patients with Ophthalmic conditions.
Out-patient clinics
Supervision of patients
Care of in-patients on a non resident on call rota (1 in 4)
Contribute to Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings
This
post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Vitreo Retinal team Ms Fiona Bishop, Mr
Bataung Mokete and Mr Simon Kolb
To
work with colleagues in Ophthalmology to deliver acute on call (currently 1 in
4). This includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute ward rounds
during normal working hours
The
appointee must hold accreditation in Ophthalmology in the Royal College of
Ophthalmology or equivalent and have completed higher specialist training (or
equivalent) if currently in a training programme within the UK.
Please see the full job description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The appointee must hold accreditation in Ophthalmology in the Royal College of Ophthalmology or equivalent and have completed higher specialist training (or equivalent) if currently in a training programme within the UK
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Vitreo Retinal or equivalent qualification.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:
- passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider
- having a GCSE, A level, Scottish National Qualification level 4 or 5, Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher in English, gained through study at a UK school that you began when you were under 18
- having a degree-level academic qualification that was taught in English - if you studied abroad, youll need to apply through Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC) for confirmation that your qualification is equivalent to a UK bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD
- You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if youve already passed an English Language assessment that is accepted by the relevant regulated professional body.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Experience
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Ophthalmology
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of Ophthalmic Conditions.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in Vitreo Retina.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in Vitreo Retina and provide evidence of expertise in the independent treatment of complex vitreoretinal procedures.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The appointee must hold accreditation in Ophthalmology in the Royal College of Ophthalmology or equivalent and have completed higher specialist training (or equivalent) if currently in a training programme within the UK
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Vitreo Retinal or equivalent qualification.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:
- passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider
- having a GCSE, A level, Scottish National Qualification level 4 or 5, Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher in English, gained through study at a UK school that you began when you were under 18
- having a degree-level academic qualification that was taught in English - if you studied abroad, youll need to apply through Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC) for confirmation that your qualification is equivalent to a UK bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD
- You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if youve already passed an English Language assessment that is accepted by the relevant regulated professional body.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Experience
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Ophthalmology
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of Ophthalmic Conditions.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in Vitreo Retina.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in Vitreo Retina and provide evidence of expertise in the independent treatment of complex vitreoretinal procedures.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Attendance at recognised management course.
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).
