Job summary
We
are looking for an individual to fill this six month locum post within the
Ophthalmology Department at St Jamess University Hospital.
This
post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Medical Retina team. This post is based
at St James Hospital but may include working at other LTHT sites when required.
The
successful applicant should possess accreditation in Ophthalmology by the Royal
College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth)
or equivalent. Senior level experience in Medical Retina will be required. If
needed, provision for support to attain CESR qualification can be discussed and
arranged.
Applicants
should have established skills in Ophthalmology. Excellent communication and
team working skills, and a strong commitment to teaching and service
development are essential. A strong
commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is desirable.
Consideration
will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those
wishing to job share.
Prospective
applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by
contacting:
Ms
Aditi Mohla, Consultant Ophthalmologist aditi.mohla@nhs.net
Ms
Louise Downey, Consultant ophthalmologist louise.downey1@nhs.net
Interviews
will be held via MS Teams, Date TBC.
Main duties of the job
This
is a 10PA locum appointment for a Consultant Ophthalmologist, with special
interests in Medical Retina.
This
post will deliver 10PAs supporting the Medical Retina team.
The
post will be based at St Jamess Hospital, with clinics also held at Seacroft
and Wharfedale Hospital.
To
deliver care to patients with Medical Retina Conditions, as well as General
Ophthalmology/Emergencies:
Out-patient clinics
Supervision of patients
Contribute to Specialist
Multi-disciplinary team meetings
To
link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within
the department and across the Trust.
To
contribute to research, teaching, and new developments within the department.
The
post-holder will be required to participate in the undergraduate teaching
programme for the school of Medicine, University of Leeds, which is organised
on a speciality or clinical area basis.
The
post-holder will be required to collaborate with clinical colleagues to deliver
appropriate undergraduate teaching in accordance with the Trust contract with
the NHS Executive in association with the University of Leeds.
The
appointee will be expected, with colleagues to also contribute to the teaching
of postgraduates, including the teaching programme for SpRs in Ophthalmology in
the Local Education and Training Board.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute
Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West
Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for
our patients.
Ophthalmology
is within the Head and Neck CSU. The CSU brings together the core services
providing a wide range of Ophthalmology and sub-speciality care.
There
are 20 other subspecialist consultants in the wider Ophthalmology Department.
The team also trains Ophthalmic specialist trainees from the region as well as
recruiting 5 Trust Doctors across various sub-specialties.
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
This
is a 10PA locum appointment for a Consultant Ophthalmologist, with special
interests in Medical Retina.
This
post will deliver 10PAs supporting the Medical Retina team.
The
post will be based at St Jamess Hospital, with clinics also held at Seacroft
and Wharfedale Hospital.
Please see attached Job Description for further
information
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
is a 10PA locum appointment for a Consultant Ophthalmologist, with special
interests in Medical Retina.
This
post will deliver 10PAs supporting the Medical Retina team.
The
post will be based at St Jamess Hospital, with clinics also held at Seacroft
and Wharfedale Hospital.
Please see attached Job Description for further
information
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Well organised and skilled in good time management, effective interpersonal skills and demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted for trainees (if currently in a UK training programme or have references which have been authorised by the DMD/CD
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCOphth/FRCOphth or equivalent qualification.
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 Medical Retina
- Completed at least 4 years of a higher surgical training in ophthalmology
- Completed at least 12 months of Medical Retina subspecialty training
- Competent in retinal laser procedures, Intravitreal treatment procedures and managing Medical Retina conditions
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Previous Fellowship in Medical Retina
- Competence in cataract surgery is desirable
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Well organised and skilled in good time management, effective interpersonal skills and demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted for trainees (if currently in a UK training programme or have references which have been authorised by the DMD/CD
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCOphth/FRCOphth or equivalent qualification.
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 Medical Retina
- Completed at least 4 years of a higher surgical training in ophthalmology
- Completed at least 12 months of Medical Retina subspecialty training
- Competent in retinal laser procedures, Intravitreal treatment procedures and managing Medical Retina conditions
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Previous Fellowship in Medical Retina
- Competence in cataract surgery is desirable
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- 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
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).
