Consultant Ophthalmologist - Vitreo Retinal Consultant

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in North Cumbria is seeking an experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist – Vitreo Retinal Surgeon. This role involves developing innovative ophthalmic practices and providing general ophthalmic services for a population of approximately 360,000 residents. Applicants should hold an FRCOphth or equivalent, demonstrate a high standard of clinical skill, and possess a strong commitment to teaching. The position also offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

NHS Pension scheme

Flexible working scheme

Access to NHS discounts

Qualifications

• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in clinical Ophthalmology.
• FRCOphth or equivalent required for the role.
• Experience in clinical governance and independent clinical decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative ophthalmic practice bridging acute hospital care and community.
• Join a team of consultant ophthalmologists providing general ophthalmic services.
• Manage on-call responsibilities effectively.

Skills

High standard of clinical skill

Expert opinion in Ophthalmology

Empathetic approach to patient needs

Teaching and mentoring skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

FRCOphth or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Consultant Ophthalmologist – Vitreo Retinal Surgeon to complete a supportive team of specialists covering North Cumbria. Voted one of the best places to live in the UK, North Cumbria houses the Lake District, one of the country's most outstanding places of natural beauty and the region is an attractive, largely rural area with access to good road, rail and air communications. Housing is relatively inexpensive and there are excellent state and private education establishments.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for candidates who are interested in developing innovative ophthalmic practice helping to bridge the gap between acute hospital care, community and primary care. Our post offers an exciting opportunity for an ophthalmologist to help us develop a 'whole system' approach to delivering safe and effective modern eye care. The successful candidate will join a team of consultant ophthalmologists, with specialist interests, who provide general ophthalmic services across North Cumbria to serve a population of approx. 360,000 with some referrals also coming from part of South West Scotland and West Northumbria.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

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• Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
• Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

• A lease car may be available for this position further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
• Flexible working Scheme
• Excellent opportunities for development
• Competitive NHS Pension scheme
• Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems
• These schemes are subject to availability

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• FRCOphth or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
• Inclusion on the Specialist Registrar in Ophthalmology (or within six months of inclusion on GMC specialist register)

Desirable

• Post CCT fellowship in applicable sub‑specialty

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in clinical Ophthalmology
• Clinical Governance
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of clinical Ophthalmology problems both emergency and elective and in primary care.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for liaising with clinical staff for the clinical care of patients.

Desirable

• Experience in High Volume Cataract surgery

Management and Administrative

Essential

• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of their chosen subspecialty service.
• Ability to cover on call

Desirable

• Experience of audit management

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
• Ability to teach clinical and personal skills required for Ophthalmic care

Desirable

• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
• Teaching of non-medical health professionals
• Educational Qualification

Research, Audit and Clinical Governance

Essential

• Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit

Desirable

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research
• Publications in referred journals

Communication skills and abilities

Essential

• Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
• Approachable and effective multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
• Team loyalty
• Positive approach to lessons learnt
• Confident approach without being arrogant

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
• Participation in appropriate peer review processes

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Participation in on call and emergency cover.

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence

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