Job summary
Job Description waiting to be approved by the Royal College
This is an additional Consultant Ophthalmologist to the Department of Ophthalmology in East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. The post-holder will lead specific duties as part of the development of a multi-disciplinary team approach to care within the specialty. The appointee should have a special interest in Glaucoma.
AAC date to be confirmed
Main duties of the job
The appointee should have a special interest in Glaucoma. The appointee will be expected to offer expertise in the management of Glaucoma and general ophthalmic service and cataract surgery. The appointee will be expected to work as a team with Orthoptists and Optometrists, contribute to doctor training and participate in audit and governance programmes. The appointee will work closely with the other Glaucoma consultants and develop efficiencies for the Glaucoma service. Glaucoma has the highest backlog number of patients waiting for their follow-up appointment.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for small administration fee.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee should have a special interest in Glaucoma. The appointee will be expected to work as a team with Orthoptists and Optometrists, contribute to doctor training and participate in audit and governance programmes. The appointee will work closely with the other Glaucoma consultants and develop efficiencies for the Glaucoma service. Glaucoma has the highest backlog number of patients waiting for their follow-up appointment.
The appointee will work closely with the other Glaucoma consultants and develop efficiencies for the Glaucoma service. Glaucoma has the highest backlog number of patients waiting for their follow-up appointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee should have a special interest in Glaucoma. The appointee will be expected to work as a team with Orthoptists and Optometrists, contribute to doctor training and participate in audit and governance programmes. The appointee will work closely with the other Glaucoma consultants and develop efficiencies for the Glaucoma service. Glaucoma has the highest backlog number of patients waiting for their follow-up appointment.
The appointee will work closely with the other Glaucoma consultants and develop efficiencies for the Glaucoma service. Glaucoma has the highest backlog number of patients waiting for their follow-up appointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- FRCOphth OR equivalent qualification
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons
- Name on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment or to have obtained CCT within 6 months of interview date or: Certificate of eligibility for specialist registration (CESR)
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma eg MS,MD or PhD
Training & Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Ophthalmology, culminating in the award of a CCST
- Competence in performing high volume and complex cataract surgery
Desirable
- Fellowship trained in glaucoma
Administration & Management
Essential
- Evidence of participation in staff management
- Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualifications
- Knowledge of the structure of Health Service
Audit, Research and Publications
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
- Understanding of the role of research
Desirable
- Completion and/or Publication of audit projects
- Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality
- Ability to lead clinical research project
Personal skills & attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Leadership qualities
- Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services
- Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendance
Desirable
- Good presentation skills
- Demonstration of initiated projects
- Specific attributes for post
- UK Driving Licence
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable
- Educational qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- FRCOphth OR equivalent qualification
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons
- Name on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment or to have obtained CCT within 6 months of interview date or: Certificate of eligibility for specialist registration (CESR)
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma eg MS,MD or PhD
Training & Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Ophthalmology, culminating in the award of a CCST
- Competence in performing high volume and complex cataract surgery
Desirable
- Fellowship trained in glaucoma
Administration & Management
Essential
- Evidence of participation in staff management
- Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualifications
- Knowledge of the structure of Health Service
Audit, Research and Publications
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
- Understanding of the role of research
Desirable
- Completion and/or Publication of audit projects
- Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality
- Ability to lead clinical research project
Personal skills & attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Leadership qualities
- Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services
- Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendance
Desirable
- Good presentation skills
- Demonstration of initiated projects
- Specific attributes for post
- UK Driving Licence
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable
- Educational qualification
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).
