Job summary
The appointee will be expected to participate in commitments along with consultant colleagues to provide full Clinical Services in Ophthalmology and participate in Medical Audit. The post holder will work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive and co-ordinated Ophthalmology service across the Trust and will join with fellow consultants in running the service.
The post holder will be expected to attend clinical meetings and to take part in continual medical activities in line with Royal College guidelines. The Trust runs regular meetings with GP's, and the post holder will be encouraged to participate in these activities. Study leave for Continuing Medical Education is available as provided for under the Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental staff. The post holder will support the delivery of the National Health Service Plan, which includes Direct and Partial Booking of Outpatients, and the introduction of Booked Admissions within Ophthalmology Day Surgery.
Main duties of the job
The job plan on appointment will consist of a split of 7.5:2.5 DCC/SPA. The SPA component is made up of core activities (appraisal, revalidation, CME, routine departmental meetings etc.) and non-core activities. Non-core activities are discussed and agreed within the Trust (via an agreed tariff and, on occasion, through ad personal agreement). Non-core SPA may reflect activities such as educational supervision, research, leadership and quality improvement. Following appointment, non-core SPA may be used to participate in our consultant development programme, or in acquiring or consolidating specific skills and expertise. Non-core SPA is only available if specific activities and objectives are mutually agreed in job planning.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Profile
General Ophthalmology Consultant/Specialist Interest in Oculoplastic.Please note this is a job share for 6 PAs as Fixed Term Contract from 1st April 2025 until 9th March 2026.
Job OutlineThe appointee will be expected to participate in commitments along with consultant colleagues to provide full Clinical Services in Ophthalmology and participate in Medical Audit. The post holder will work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive and co-ordinated Ophthalmology service across the Trust and will join with fellow consultants in running the service.
The post holder will be expected to attend clinical meetings and to take part in continual medical activities in line with Royal College guidelines. The Trust runs regular meetings with GPs, and the post holder will be encouraged to participate in these activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Profile
General Ophthalmology Consultant/Specialist Interest in Oculoplastic.Please note this is a job share for 6 PAs as Fixed Term Contract from 1st April 2025 until 9th March 2026.
Job OutlineThe appointee will be expected to participate in commitments along with consultant colleagues to provide full Clinical Services in Ophthalmology and participate in Medical Audit. The post holder will work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive and co-ordinated Ophthalmology service across the Trust and will join with fellow consultants in running the service.
The post holder will be expected to attend clinical meetings and to take part in continual medical activities in line with Royal College guidelines. The Trust runs regular meetings with GPs, and the post holder will be encouraged to participate in these activities.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Experience in Oculoplastic sub-speciality training (12 months or more)
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Experience in Ophthalmic Primary Care/Eye Casualty
- Clinical research experience
- Up to date sub-specialty fellowship (Medical Retina)
- Experience in Uveitis
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- High level of clinical experience and competence in Ophthalmology
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- A commitment to, and experience of developing and managing a Medical Retina Service
- Practicing Cataract Surgeon
Management & Administrative
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service
- Ability to organize and manage own workload efficiently
Desirable
- Experience of audit management
- Leadership experience
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
Desirable
- Teaching of non-medical health professionals in extended roles
- Medical Educational Qualification
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit
- Experience of research and Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Ability to supervise
- postgraduate research
- Publications in referred journals
Communication skills and abilities
Essential
- Approachable and effective team member with interpersonal skills
- Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation skills
Continued Professional / Personal Development
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning
- Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
Desirable
- Continued Professional /Personal Development
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Experience in Oculoplastic sub-speciality training (12 months or more)
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Experience in Ophthalmic Primary Care/Eye Casualty
- Clinical research experience
- Up to date sub-specialty fellowship (Medical Retina)
- Experience in Uveitis
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- High level of clinical experience and competence in Ophthalmology
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- A commitment to, and experience of developing and managing a Medical Retina Service
- Practicing Cataract Surgeon
Management & Administrative
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service
- Ability to organize and manage own workload efficiently
Desirable
- Experience of audit management
- Leadership experience
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
Desirable
- Teaching of non-medical health professionals in extended roles
- Medical Educational Qualification
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit
- Experience of research and Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Ability to supervise
- postgraduate research
- Publications in referred journals
Communication skills and abilities
Essential
- Approachable and effective team member with interpersonal skills
- Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation skills
Continued Professional / Personal Development
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning
- Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
Desirable
- Continued Professional /Personal Development
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).
