Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in Glaucoma to join the Ophthalmology department at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.
These are new posts, creating an exciting opportunity to further develop both medical and surgical glaucoma care in one of the largest ophthalmic departments in the South East that provides care for a population of 1.2 million people living in Mid and West Kent. The successful applicants will be expected to work predominantly at the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells sites with out-patients sessions provided at Medway Maritime Hospital. These posts are whole-time appointments comprising of 10 PA's which includes an on-call commitment.
The department provides all levels of ophthalmic care to our population, from shared care through a large network of community optometrists to complex ophthalmic pathology and is recognised by NHS England as a provider of specialist commissioning. There is an active ophthalmic research unit with dedicated time allocated from ophthalmic research nurses, technicians, photographers and optometrists. There is the possibility to pursue basic science research interests via our active links with The University of Kent at Canterbury and the recent opening of the new Kent and Medway Medical School (KMMS) has provided exciting opportunities to engage with under graduate and post graduate training.
Main duties of the job
To ensure that you respond promptly and efficiently to all complaints related to any patient care you have been involved with, assisting the Trust's corporate responsibility to reply to complaints within a specified time frame.
To ensure that you develop and maintain effective working relationships with those agencies concerned with the provision of health and social care services and those representing the interests of patients.
You are required to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others who may be affected by what you do while at work. You must adhere to Trust IRMER Regulations.
The post holders will be required to also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the Clinical Director or General Manager for Ophthalmology.
About us
Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust was formed in 2000 as a result of the merger between Mid Kent Healthcare Trust (Maidstone Hospital) and the Kent & Sussex Weald Trust (Pembury and Kent & Sussex Hospitals).
The Trust opened a new hospital on the Pembury site in 2011. Out-reach eye clinics take place at Medway Maritime Hospital (Gillingham).
Maidstone and the Tunbridge Wells Hospitals currently provide: Accident & Emergency, Ear, Nose, and Throat, General Medicine, General Surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Urology, and a comprehensive range of diagnostic and intensive care support services. Maidstone Hospital incorporates the regional specialist Kent Oncology Centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard of care to any patient for whom you have clinical responsibility. This will include any patients cared for by you personally.
To participate in clinical and other service activities and developments with the aim of ensuring a high standard of patient care.
To take equal share in providing subspecialty cover and covering for colleagues during period of absence. This will include electronic triage of referrals.
To take part in the support and training of junior Ophthalmologists and the development and training of medical students and ancillary allied professionals, including the development of the oculoplastic nurse specialist role.
To participate fully in the clinical governance activities of the specialty. To attend clinical governance half-days as in the job plan. To undertake annual appraisal leading to revalidation. To participate actively in departmental audits which may be included in the work you undertake.
To work in close co-operation with other medical, professional and managerial colleagues, both within and outside the specialty, to provide high quality health care to the Trusts patients, and to make a contribution to future thinking about the Trusts strategic direction.
To ensure at all times that you comply with the General Medical Councils published guide Good Medical Practice including the Duties of a Doctor.
To take personal responsibility for risk management in your work and undertake to review practices and learn from mistakes. To be an active member of the risk management processes of the clinical team and care group.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard of care to any patient for whom you have clinical responsibility. This will include any patients cared for by you personally.
To participate in clinical and other service activities and developments with the aim of ensuring a high standard of patient care.
To take equal share in providing subspecialty cover and covering for colleagues during period of absence. This will include electronic triage of referrals.
To take part in the support and training of junior Ophthalmologists and the development and training of medical students and ancillary allied professionals, including the development of the oculoplastic nurse specialist role.
To participate fully in the clinical governance activities of the specialty. To attend clinical governance half-days as in the job plan. To undertake annual appraisal leading to revalidation. To participate actively in departmental audits which may be included in the work you undertake.
To work in close co-operation with other medical, professional and managerial colleagues, both within and outside the specialty, to provide high quality health care to the Trusts patients, and to make a contribution to future thinking about the Trusts strategic direction.
To ensure at all times that you comply with the General Medical Councils published guide Good Medical Practice including the Duties of a Doctor.
To take personal responsibility for risk management in your work and undertake to review practices and learn from mistakes. To be an active member of the risk management processes of the clinical team and care group.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered with GMC specialist register
- Possession or within 6 months of CCT for specialist register
- FRCOphth
Desirable
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
- Other degrees, e.g. BSc, MSc MD
Audit
Essential
- Understand the principles of audit
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit projects
Research
Essential
- An understanding of general principles, scientific method and interpretation of literature
Desirable
- Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training
- Recognised Sub-specialty training in glaucoma
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in ophthalmology
Desirable
- Experience of risk management
- Experience in setting up multi-disciplinary clinics
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered with GMC specialist register
- Possession or within 6 months of CCT for specialist register
- FRCOphth
Desirable
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
- Other degrees, e.g. BSc, MSc MD
Audit
Essential
- Understand the principles of audit
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit projects
Research
Essential
- An understanding of general principles, scientific method and interpretation of literature
Desirable
- Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training
- Recognised Sub-specialty training in glaucoma
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in ophthalmology
Desirable
- Experience of risk management
- Experience in setting up multi-disciplinary clinics
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).
