Job summary
This is a full time Consultant Medical Retina and Uveitis position. (10 PA sessions per week) Initially for a fixed term of 12 months but the post will be advertised substantively in the coming months.
You will be responsible for patients from Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust which consists of Multiple sites. Your base will be Broomfield Hospital and you will run clinics and theatre lists serving patients from all areas. You will be expected to run both face-to-face and virtual clinics. Virtual clinics may be run at any of the Mid Essex sites.
You will supervise juniors and fellows in clinic (face to face and virtual) and theatre. You will have the opportunity to develop the service and take part in research, liaising with Anglia Ruskin University. Teaching takes place every Thursday afternoon.
The post holder will work with the friendly and enthusiastic team to deliver general and sub specialty MR and uveitis services for Mid and South Essex patients.
You will be expected to set up and develop uveitis clinics and collaborate with Local other Medical specialities.
On Call commitment:
There is a 1:8 Category B (low frequency) 2% Consultant on call commitment associated with this post.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant will, in conjunction with colleagues:
- Provide theatre cover as below
- Provide an Ophthalmic service in accordance with the agreed timetable and subsequent job plan.
- Provide 1 in 8 on call cover
- Supervise trainee staff within the Trust.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding this role, please see attached full job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding this role, please see attached full job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of FRCO phth or equivalent
- Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the GMC.
- Holder of Certificate of completion of Training (CTT), 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.
- Fellowship or advanced training in Uveitis or a related sub speciality
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general ophthalmology and sub-specialty experience in Medical retina and Uveitis
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Experience in managing uveitis in complex patients such as those with auto immune disorders
Training and Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of FRCO phth or equivalent
- Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the GMC.
- Holder of Certificate of completion of Training (CTT), 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.
- Fellowship or advanced training in Uveitis or a related sub speciality
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general ophthalmology and sub-specialty experience in Medical retina and Uveitis
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Experience in managing uveitis in complex patients such as those with auto immune disorders
Training and Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal 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).
