Trust Doctor in Vitreo Retina

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated ophthalmologist with a strong interest in Vitreoretinal (VR) ophthalmology to join our tertiary service in Leeds. This post would suit a post-CCT doctor or an employed consultant wishing to expand their VR experience.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality adult ophthalmology and subspecialty VR care across outpatient, acute and theatre settings, while contributing to teaching, research and service development.

Essential Requirements:

FRCOphth (or equivalent)

Full GMC registration with licence to practise at start date

Minimum 36 months experience post full GMC registration

Evidence of Foundation Competencies in line with GMC standards

Demonstrable motivation for VR subspecialty practice

Essential VR Experience

Assessment, diagnosis and management of retinal conditions including:

Retinal detachment

Diabetic retinopathy

Retinal vascular occlusions

AMD

Macular holes

Epiretinal membranes

Vitreous haemorrhage

Experience managing acute VR presentations

Peri- and post-operative care of VR surgical patients (including pars plana vitrectomy and retinal detachment surgery)

Retinal laser procedures

Intravitreal injection therapy

Experience interpreting OCT, OCT-A, fundus photography, widefield imaging and angiography

Desirable:

Experience in virtual medical retina clinics and imaging-led surveillance pathways.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver high standards of care in theatre, inpatient, day case and outpatient settings

Manage acute referrals and emergency presentations

Contribute to departmental meetings and service development

Participate in quality improvement, audit, research and teaching

Contribute to on-call and general ophthalmology cover as required

The post holder will initially be supported but is expected to work at post-CCT/Trust Grade level with increasing autonomy.

Professional Expectations:

Work in accordance with GMC Good Medical Practice

Maintain CPD and complete mandatory training

Comply with Trust policies including Health & Safety, Infection Control, Equality & Diversity and Confidentiality standards

Engage with patient and public involvement initiatives

Contract & Conditions:

12-month locum contract

Whole-time post

3 months notice period

Subject to satisfactory DBS clearance

Our Values The Leeds Way

We are committed to being:

Patient-centred | Collaborative | Fair | Accountable | Empowered

If you are passionate about vitreoretinal care and wish to contribute to a leading tertiary ophthalmology service, we welcome your application.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 36 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent experience if from overseas, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving & Decision Making:
• Empathy & Sensitivity
• Managing Others & Team Involvement
• Organisation & Planning

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
• Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which: focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement
• demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum
• Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching
• Evidence of feedback for teaching

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

Essential

• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs
• 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 followi

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)