Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an innovative and dynamic consultant ophthalmologist with a special interest in vitreoretinal surgery to join our team at Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a permanent position which has arisen because of resignation of the existing Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon wishing to relocate. We are looking for an enthusiastic, competent ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in vitreoretinal surgery. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the Department to discuss the post and the possibilities for development once in the role.
Main duties of the job
The post is a full time post with specialist vitreo-retinal clinics, laser lists and operating lists including cataract lists. There would be an on-call commitment as well as participation in a separate sub regional vitreoretinal on-call which includes our hospital. Shared office space and secretarial support will be provided for the period of the post.
If the applicant had another sub speciality interest as well as vitreo-retinal diseases, we would be open to accommodate this too.
Patient safety, dignity and care are the highest priority and at the centre of all that we do.
About us
Torbay, often described as the " English Riviera", has 22 miles of coastline around Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, affording opportunities for sailing and water sports, is located 15 miles from Dartmoor's breath-taking moorland, with easy access to Exeter, Plymouth and the M5.
This is an exciting time to join Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, as it has recently become one of the first vertically integrated health and care organisations in the country (ICO).
We are a highly successful organisation. In 2011 we won the Health Service Journal Acute Hospital of the Year Award and in both 2013 and 2014 we were named in the HSJ's Top 100 Places to Work. In 2015 the Trust was named one of the 40 best performing Trusts in England in the CHKS Top Hospital Award for 2015.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The vitreoretinal consultant will work solely at Torbay Hospital and there is a vitreoretinal on call commitment to Torbay Hospital from noon Sunday until 9am Friday morning every week alongside the general oncall duties. There is a 1 in 8 commitment to weekends from 9am Friday until noon Sunday covering the Southwest Peninsular Weekend VR Rota. Currently the role is purely Vitreoretinal, but with the opportunity to explore contributions to the Medical Retina and General Clinic services. Cataract surgery can also be accommodated depending on availability of capacity on the Vitreoretinal lists. Emergency vitreoretinal cover for leave is provided at request by Exeter or Bristol.
Please see our attached job description and person specification for full details.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The vitreoretinal consultant will work solely at Torbay Hospital and there is a vitreoretinal on call commitment to Torbay Hospital from noon Sunday until 9am Friday morning every week alongside the general oncall duties. There is a 1 in 8 commitment to weekends from 9am Friday until noon Sunday covering the Southwest Peninsular Weekend VR Rota. Currently the role is purely Vitreoretinal, but with the opportunity to explore contributions to the Medical Retina and General Clinic services. Cataract surgery can also be accommodated depending on availability of capacity on the Vitreoretinal lists. Emergency vitreoretinal cover for leave is provided at request by Exeter or Bristol.
Please see our attached job description and person specification for full details.
#caretojoinus
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration (with licence to practice).
- Name on Specialist Register by date of interview or within 6 months of CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training)
- Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS or graduate of a UK Medical School.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of ophthalmic problems both emergency and elective
- Independent running of operating lists and teaching cataract surgery.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Ability to prioritise clinical need.
- Ability to supervise multi-disciplinary teams.
- Willing to work to guidelines and group decisions
Desirable
- Fellowship or ASTO/TSC in Vitreo retinal surgery
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of NHS structures, management and current political issues, including awareness of national strategic plans and constraints
- Ability to demonstrate willingness to lead clinical teams and develop an Effective specialist clinical service.
- Experience of Audit and Management.
Desirable
- Evidence of innovative development and implementation of guidance.
- Evidence of involving patients in practice.
- Active interest in IT.
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to teach clinical skills within multi-disciplinary teams applying evidence based knowledge.
- Willingness and ability to contribute to departmental and Trust teaching Programmes.
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
- Evidence of relevant research, publications or presentations.
Communication
Essential
- Good spoken and written English language skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and staff.
- Honesty and reliability.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Physically capable of fulfilling the role as presented
Desirable
- Evidence of patient and colleague feedback
- Enquiring critical approach to work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration (with licence to practice).
- Name on Specialist Register by date of interview or within 6 months of CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training)
- Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS or graduate of a UK Medical School.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of ophthalmic problems both emergency and elective
- Independent running of operating lists and teaching cataract surgery.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Ability to prioritise clinical need.
- Ability to supervise multi-disciplinary teams.
- Willing to work to guidelines and group decisions
Desirable
- Fellowship or ASTO/TSC in Vitreo retinal surgery
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of NHS structures, management and current political issues, including awareness of national strategic plans and constraints
- Ability to demonstrate willingness to lead clinical teams and develop an Effective specialist clinical service.
- Experience of Audit and Management.
Desirable
- Evidence of innovative development and implementation of guidance.
- Evidence of involving patients in practice.
- Active interest in IT.
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to teach clinical skills within multi-disciplinary teams applying evidence based knowledge.
- Willingness and ability to contribute to departmental and Trust teaching Programmes.
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
- Evidence of relevant research, publications or presentations.
Communication
Essential
- Good spoken and written English language skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and staff.
- Honesty and reliability.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Physically capable of fulfilling the role as presented
Desirable
- Evidence of patient and colleague feedback
- Enquiring critical approach to work.
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).
