Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a replacement post for a Consultant in Ophthalmology with a specialist interest in Strabismus .
Main duties of the job
Whilst the post-holder will be expected to have experience in the management of strabismus and/or neuro ophthalmology, they may choose to develop the role to incorporate either general paediatric ophthalmology or emergency eye care services.
The post holder will be an enthusiastic teacher and participate in the training of medical and allied health practitioners. The post will include supervision of ACPs.
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals, we are proud to be part of the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership (BDCHCP). In our local HCP we have a joint vision to act as one to keep people Happy, Healthy at Home.
We try to meet people where they are and work with them to access the tools and opportunities they need to enable them to live longer in good health. Everyone in this partnership has a role to play in delivering this vision.
As a provider of hospital care and a large research and teaching organisation, we have a complementary vision at the Trust to be an outstanding provider of healthcare, research and education and a great place to work.
Through the delivery of this vision and by working with our local HCP partners to nurture our workforce and manage our finances and resources wisely, we can provide new and innovative services to address inequalities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details regarding role and responsibilities.
Short-listed candidates are encouraged to visit by prior appointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details regarding role and responsibilities.
Short-listed candidates are encouraged to visit by prior appointment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of completing a period of approved training / sub specialist clinical experience in Strabismus and/or NeuroOphthalmology
- Extensive experience of general ophthalmology
Qualifications
Essential
- 1. MBChB or equivalent 2. Member of the Royal College (UK) or equivalent 3. CCT or within 6 months of AAC date 4. On Specialist Register with GMC and continue to hold a licence to practice
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of completing a period of approved training / sub specialist clinical experience in Strabismus and/or NeuroOphthalmology
- Extensive experience of general ophthalmology
Qualifications
Essential
- 1. MBChB or equivalent 2. Member of the Royal College (UK) or equivalent 3. CCT or within 6 months of AAC date 4. On Specialist Register with GMC and continue to hold a licence to practice
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).
