Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant post that will enhance the service of our large department that covers a population of approximately 1.2 million. We are looking for a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with a sub-specialist interest in Oculoplastic surgery to deliver outstanding patient care at our forward-thinking organisation.
The successful candidate will join an active Oculoplastic service which covers all sub-specialty conditions including lid malpositions, lacrimal disorders, periocular tumours and orbital disease, with dedicated thyroid eye disease clinics. All oculoplastic surgical areas are covered, including joint lacrimal lists with ENT, apart from orbital surgery which is referred to tertiary referral centres. A joint Oculoplastic/ENT clinic is being set up, and we are also developing a facial skin cancer pathway with ENT and a joint operating list with general Plastics. The team comprises 3 Oculoplastic consultants (including this post), an Oculoplastic fellow/ST7 and an Oculoplastic nurse specialist.
MTW is responsible for the provision of ophthalmology services for the people of Mid and West Kent. General and sub-specialty ophthalmology services are provided at the Eye, Ear, and Mouth Unit (EEMU), a modern, purpose-built facility attached to Maidstone Hospital, with further outpatient facilities provided at the Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury, Medway Maritime Hospital and Sevenoaks Hospital in a "hub and spoke" model.
Main duties of the job
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 sub-specialty cover and covering for colleagues during period of absence. This will include electronic triage of referrals.
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 Trust's patients, and to make a contribution to future thinking about the Trust's strategic direction.
To ensure at all times that you comply with the General Medical Council's published guide "Good Medical Practice" including the Duties of a Doctor.
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
In this year's NHS staff survey, our employees voted to recommend us as an employer, positioning us as the second most recommended NHS Trust in the South East.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Oculoplastics service covers all oculoplastic conditions including lid malposition, lacrimal, periocular tumours and thyroid eye disease/orbital disease. All oculoplastic surgical areas are covered, including joint lists with ENT, apart from orbital surgery which is referred to tertiary referral centres. The team includes an Oculoplastic Consultant, an Oculoplastic Fellow/ST7 and a newly appointed Oculoplastic nurse specialist.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Oculoplastics service covers all oculoplastic conditions including lid malposition, lacrimal, periocular tumours and thyroid eye disease/orbital disease. All oculoplastic surgical areas are covered, including joint lists with ENT, apart from orbital surgery which is referred to tertiary referral centres. The team includes an Oculoplastic Consultant, an Oculoplastic Fellow/ST7 and a newly appointed Oculoplastic nurse specialist.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of appropriate clinical experience suitable for the post. Ability to work as an independent practitioner
- Recognised sub-specialty training in oculoplastic ophthalmic surgery
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinics and theatre lists
- Demonstrable experience in Clinical Audit and/or Research
- Evidence of competence in contemporary management strategies in Oculoplastic surgery
- Personal log demonstrating competence in Ophthalmology surgery with audited outcomes
Desirable
- Experience of risk management processes
- Experience of leading on developing new pathways/services
EDUCATION
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Experience in Oculoplastic subspecialty training (12 months or more)
Desirable
- MD/ other higher degree
- Entered on Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
- Experience of working at consultant level in Oculoplastics
PERSONAL
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Caring attitude to patients
Desirable
- Adaptable and willing to initiate and develop new ways of running clinical services.
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance
- Experience in performing clinical audit Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
- Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation
Desirable
- Active involvement in departmental clinical governance programme
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit or service improvement project
Teaching and continuous professional development
Essential
- Experience of teaching doctors in training and other clinical staff
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of appropriate clinical experience suitable for the post. Ability to work as an independent practitioner
- Recognised sub-specialty training in oculoplastic ophthalmic surgery
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinics and theatre lists
- Demonstrable experience in Clinical Audit and/or Research
- Evidence of competence in contemporary management strategies in Oculoplastic surgery
- Personal log demonstrating competence in Ophthalmology surgery with audited outcomes
Desirable
- Experience of risk management processes
- Experience of leading on developing new pathways/services
EDUCATION
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Experience in Oculoplastic subspecialty training (12 months or more)
Desirable
- MD/ other higher degree
- Entered on Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
- Experience of working at consultant level in Oculoplastics
PERSONAL
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Caring attitude to patients
Desirable
- Adaptable and willing to initiate and develop new ways of running clinical services.
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance
- Experience in performing clinical audit Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
- Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation
Desirable
- Active involvement in departmental clinical governance programme
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit or service improvement project
Teaching and continuous professional development
Essential
- Experience of teaching doctors in training and other clinical staff
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
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).
