Job summary
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is expanding its Ophthalmology services and we're looking for a passionate Consultant to lead in Paediatric Ophthalmology, Adult Strabismus, Cataracts, and Neuro-Ophthalmology.
This is an exciting new role designed to support the growth of our department and enhance specialist care across our sites. You'll deliver high-quality secondary care, paediatric urgent care, and strabismus services for both children and adults.
Our Paediatric Ophthalmology clinics are fully multidisciplinary, working alongside Orthoptists and Optometrists. The Adult Strabismus service benefits from Advanced Orthoptists, a Clinical Fellow, and Specialty Doctors for additional support.
The post is full-time, with 10 Programmed Activities (PAs):
- 8.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) including patient-related admin
- 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)
If you're ready to make a real impact in a forward-thinking team and help shape the future of Ophthalmology services across Mid and South Essex, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
This is a substantive Consultant post to maintain the capacity of the department in managing high volume of referrals into the Trust from an increasing geographical area.
It is expected that the post-holder will have a sub-speciality interest in Paediatric ophthalmology, Adult Strabismus and Neuro-ophthalmology and be able to deliver on all degrees of disease management(including elective and acute surgery) as well as provide support, training and supervision for junior medical staff (inc. non-training grades), allied health professionals, and Ophthalmic Nurses.
The appointee will work with colleagues within the Mid and South Essex NHS Trust to deliver a comprehensive ophthalmic service to the population of Mid and South Essex.
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
Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
- evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites Must be car driver
knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty and sub specialities .
- Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
- demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
- le to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
communication skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff
- Evidence of management experience or training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
- evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites Must be car driver
knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty and sub specialities .
- Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
- demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
- le to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
communication skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff
- Evidence of management experience or training.
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).
