Consultant in Ophthalmology - Glaucoma

NHS; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider in Peterborough is seeking a full-time Consultant specializing in Glaucoma for its Ophthalmology Department. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering optimal patient care, overseeing training for medical staff, and leading clinical initiatives. The role requires strong communication and leadership skills, as well as qualifications like FRCOphth and GMC registration. This position promotes diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Clinical Fellowship experience or equivalent.
• High degree of surgical and clinical skills.
• Teaching experience at post and undergraduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training of medical staff and optometrists.
• Manage clinics and ensure patient service coverage.
• Participate in clinical governance and audit requirements.

Skills

Effective written communication

Verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership ability

Innovation in patient care

Education

FRCOphth

CCT or equivalent in Ophthalmology

Full GMC Registration with License to Practice

Job description

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 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

• 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

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

Academic Achievements

• Evidence of completed and published research
• Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols
• Evidence of having supervised and supported research

Key Skills

• 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

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.