Consultant in Ophthalmology - Glaucoma

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS trust in Cambridgeshire is seeking a full-time consultant in Glaucoma to join their multidisciplinary team. The role includes coordinating training, managing clinics, and contributing to clinical governance. Candidates must possess FRCOphth and CCT in Ophthalmology. Experience in research and effective communication skills are essential. Join a dynamic environment committed to high-quality patient care and innovation.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Clinical Fellowship experience required.
• High degree of surgical and clinical skills needed.
• Experience in teaching at post and undergraduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training of medical staff and optometrists.
• Manage day-to-day clinics and ensure service coverage.
• Participate in clinical governance and audit.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to lead a team

Interest in patient care innovation

Education

FRCOphth

CCT in Ophthalmology

Job description

Overview

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is no ordinary NHS Trust. It has a reputation for dynamism, integration of clinicians in management, and high quality patient care.

The Ophthalmology Department has the opportunity to recruit a full-time consultant with a specialist interest in Glaucoma to join our multidisciplinary team providing optimal care.

The Ophthalmology Department has shared community schemes, integration with optometrists, expanded roles for nurses and other non-medical health care professionals, and a high level of clinical research that has shaped improvements in the eye care nationally over many years. The department firmly believes in investing in a strong IT infrastructure to develop innovative ways to meet capacity demands including virtual clinics.

Main duties of the job

Following the merger of Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals with Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon, there is an opportunity to recruit a full time Consultant, who specialises in Glaucoma, to join a multidisciplinary team providing optimal care.

The Trust provides comprehensive Ophthalmology care for the Huntingdon, Stamford, Peterborough, Ely and Fenland areas and also receive some referrals from the wider region. This post will have sessions at any of the 3 hospitals under North West Anglia Foundation Trust with also an on call commitment in the job plan.

Examples include shared care community schemes, integration with optometrists, expanded roles for nurses & other non medical health care professionals, and a high level of clinical research that has shaped improvements in eye care nationally over many years.

The department firmly believes in investing in a strong IT infrastructure to develop innovative ways to meet capacity demands including virtual clinics.

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The appointee will be also responsible for contributing to and coordinating the training of medical staff, hospital based optometrists and orthoptic staff who work in NWAFTs Glaucoma Ophthalmology service.
• The appointee has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and for the proper functioning of the service, allowing for all appropriate delegation to and training for his/her staff.
• He/she is responsible for the day-to-day management of his/her clinics and must ensure that in/out patient services are covered during his/her planned absences.
• Participation in episodes of shared care requires the consultant to provide advice and support to clinicians in other services with regard to patients who may have a combination of ocular problems.
• All members of the consultant staff are expected to contribute to the Medical Advisory committee, and to serve on other Hospital committees as required, unless compelling reasons prevent this.
• All members of consultant staff and honorary consultants are expected to participate in clinical governance and audit, to meet annual training requirements, and to satisfy the annual requirements for continuous professional development as set out by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. All consultant staff will participate in the Trusts Appraisal Scheme

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• FRCOphth
• CCT or equivalent in Ophthalmology and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC or within six months of AAC
• Full GMC Registration with License to Practice

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Clinical Fellowship experience or equivalent
• High degree of surgical (if operating) and clinical skills
• Teaching at post and undergraduate levels

Academic Achievements

Essential

• Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit
• Evidence of completed and published research
• Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols

Desirable

• Evidence of having supervised and supported research

Key Skills

Essential

• Effective written (including record keeping) and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
• Ability to be an effective leader of a team
• Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care
• Capacity to stimulate and accommodate colleagues
• Ability to manage staff

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