Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative and progressive Locum Consultant to join our Ophthalmology Medical Retina Consultant team.
The appointee will cover both sites, City Health Campus, Birmingham and Sandwell Health Campus. Applications are welcomed from candidates with FRCS (or equivalent) who are on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register Ophthalmology or who will be within six months of obtaining their CCT at the time of interview. Experienced clinicians without CCT will be welcomed. This job is a locum position for 12 months; there is a likely substantive post to follow.
Main duties of the job
The post will enable the successful applicant to develop new ways of working in medical retina, virtual services and further development of extended teams with AHPs. The appointee will take equal responsibility with existing Consultants for the proper functioning of the clinical service, working with clinical and managerial colleagues towards achieving and maintaining national maximum waiting times and developing clinical pathways in line with the maximum 18-week patient pathway guarantee. There is a commitment to General Ophthalmology and Eye Casualty as part of this post.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached. Informal enquiries are welcome.
Applicants may contact; Lauren Davies Service Manager, 01215076845, laurendavies1@nhs.net to arrange an informal visit. Interested candidates can contact; Ms Mushtaq Medical Retina Lead (0121 507 4440, bushramushtaq@nhs.net) Mr Chng Clinical Director (0121 507 4440, soon.ch'ng@nhs.net) If they wish to discuss the post further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached. Informal enquiries are welcome.
Applicants may contact; Lauren Davies Service Manager, 01215076845, laurendavies1@nhs.net to arrange an informal visit. Interested candidates can contact; Ms Mushtaq Medical Retina Lead (0121 507 4440, bushramushtaq@nhs.net) Mr Chng Clinical Director (0121 507 4440, soon.ch'ng@nhs.net) If they wish to discuss the post further.
Person Specification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology
Desirable
- Experience of risk management.
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Teaching and Training experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
- The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
Other Requirements
Essential
Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCOphth or an equivalent qualification
Desirable
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Ophthalmology
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Person Specification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology
Desirable
- Experience of risk management.
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Teaching and Training experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
- The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
Other Requirements
Essential
Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCOphth or an equivalent qualification
Desirable
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Ophthalmology
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
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).
