Consultant Ophthalmologist - Cataract

York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider seeks a Consultant Ophthalmologist to join their multi-disciplinary team specializing in cataracts. This role involves providing high standards of care, teaching junior staff, and ensuring compliance with clinical governance. The successful candidate will work across multiple sites, enjoy flexibility in work hours, and receive competitive benefits including NHS pension and generous holidays. Previous experience in ophthalmology and strong communication skills are essential.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27-33 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in ophthalmology and surgical procedures.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and audit.
• Ability to conduct and supervise teaching for trainees.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clinical standards in managing ophthalmic patients.
• Provide consultant ophthalmology services across multiple sites.
• Collaborate with other specialties for patient care.

Skills

Collaboration with colleagues

Ability to manage clinical governance

Teaching and training

Decision making

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Medical qualification registered with the GMC

License to practice with the General Medical Council

Current on the GMC's Specialist Register

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our multi-discipline ophthalmology team, working in close collaboration with supportive colleagues. The appointee will have a principle interest in Cataract. Participation on the on call rota and in the eye casualty department is essential. You will be a highly valued member of our team bringing your expertise and skills in ophthalmic surgery and patient management. We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded. So we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. We also recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance - so we always try to be flexible, helping you fit your working life around your home life. We are open to full‑time, part‑time applications.

Main duties of the job

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients with a wide variety of ophthalmic conditions
• To share with colleagues responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of ophthalmology patients.
• Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students, postgraduates and other healthcare personnel.
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education/professional and service development (CME/CPD)

About us

Our benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.
• The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Program's appropriate to the role.
• To be able to provide support in the emergency eye department.
• To be a point of escalation when the emergency department requires senior consultant advice.
• To provide Consultant Ophthalmology services at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust.
• To provide Consultant Ophthalmology services by way of Outpatient clinics and Outpatient procedure lists at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust.
• Our Ophthalmology services are provided over four sites, York, Scarborough, Malton and Bridlington.
• To work flexibly and cooperatively with the other consultant Ophthalmologists to maximise the utilisation of outpatient procedure lists and outpatient clinics.
• To provide emergency Ophthalmology services to patients on the on call rota
• To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor are followed at all times and that bad practice is reported.
• To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes. To actively participate in audit.
• To provide continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their care and for the proper organisation and functioning of clinical practice.
• To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Department.
• To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents is reported in a timely manner.
• To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning process.
• To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust.
• To support allied health professionals in their development and teaching.
• To Support the Nursing team in development and training.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• Hold a medical qualification registered with the GMC
• Hold of license to practise with the General Medical Council
• Knowledge of good medical practice and the General Medical Council requirements
• Currently on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register, or due to obtain a relevant CCT/CESR(CP) within 6 months of interview

Desirable

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research
• Substantive NHS experience

Governance and audit

Essential

• Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice
• Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
• Ability to teach clinical skills
• Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings

Desirable

• Experience of working in or setting up a clinical decision unit service

Effective Teamwork

Essential

• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Willngness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels
• Ability to organise and manage the department targets
• Ability to contribute to change management agenda and take a leading role
• Works effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
• Co‑operates with colleagues from all disciplines

Communication

Essential

• Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service
• Communicates and relates to others effectively
• Is open to different ideas and is willing to learn and develop
• Seeks new and better ways to do things

Ability to work under pressure

Essential

• An ability to cope with stressful situations in a calm and practical way

Decision making

Essential

• Can be reflective rather than reactive
• Can seek appropriate information and support
• Is positive and well‑motivated
• Takes responsibility for delivering results

Patient centric care

Essential

• Adheres to high ethical standards
• Personal Time Management skills
• Contributes to improving patient's experience
• Involves patients in decisions about their care

Additional

Essential

• Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites
• Understands the wider organisation and understands and values the need for efficient use of resources

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