Job summary
This is a full-time (approx. 10 PA) fixed term post for 12 months as a consultant ophthalmologist to set up a high-volume cataract service.
The post holder will work with the friendly enthusiastic general and sub speciality services for Bristol and surrounding areas (circa 1 million) and tertiary referral specialist services for Bristol the wider Southwest region. his role will support the delivery of a high-volume cataract service, with a mix of clinic and theatre sessions that support high patient through-put to the service. The post holder will have clinical sessions at both the Bristol Eye Hospital and South Bristol Community Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The cataract service is split across South Bristol Community Hospital and BEH, with high-volume cataract clinics and lists being developed across both sites.
This role will support high-flow clinics and theatres, leading the service at SBCH.
This role will support the continued development and improvement of a high-volume cataract service with support from the management team.
This role will support the training of Ophthalmic Specialist Trainees.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provisional assessment of ProgrammedActivities in Job Plan
For a whole-time contract:
Direct Clinical Care
Approx. 8.5 PAs on average per week
(Includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable and unpredictable emergency work)
Supporting Professional Activities
1.5 PA on average per week
(Includes CPD, audit, teaching and research)
For a more detailed job description, please check the attached Job Description document
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provisional assessment of ProgrammedActivities in Job Plan
For a whole-time contract:
Direct Clinical Care
Approx. 8.5 PAs on average per week
(Includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable and unpredictable emergency work)
Supporting Professional Activities
1.5 PA on average per week
(Includes CPD, audit, teaching and research)
For a more detailed job description, please check the attached Job Description document
Person Specification
Qulification & Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training in Ophthalmology (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
- Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general ophthalmology and high volume cataract services.
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant speciality
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to speciality
- Skills in general ophthalmology and cataract. Able to operate independently covering a comprehensive range of cataract surgical procedures
Desirable
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Teaching and Training
Essential
- oExperience of teaching medical students.
- oExperience of supervising trainees.
- oKnowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- oFormal teaching qualification
Person Specification
Qulification & Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training in Ophthalmology (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
- Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general ophthalmology and high volume cataract services.
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant speciality
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to speciality
- Skills in general ophthalmology and cataract. Able to operate independently covering a comprehensive range of cataract surgical procedures
Desirable
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Teaching and Training
Essential
- oExperience of teaching medical students.
- oExperience of supervising trainees.
- oKnowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- oFormal teaching 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).
