Consultant Ophthalmologist with Interest in Glaucoma

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cornwall is seeking a Consultant in Ophthalmology with a background in glaucoma. The role involves high clinical standards, teaching medical students, and managing the department. Experience in clinical governance and auditing is essential. Join a dynamic team and enjoy the beautiful lifestyle Cornwall offers, with flexible job planning.

Qualifications

• GMC Registration with a license to practice.
• Completion of training or fellowship in glaucoma.
• Experience in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain highest clinical standards in Ophthalmology.
• Share responsibility for day-to-day management of the department.
• Teach and train junior staff and medical students.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical Audit

GMC Registration

Fluent English

Education

MBChB or equivalent

GMC Specialist Register or CCT

Job description

Are you a Consultant with a background in Glaucoma?

This is a great opportunity to take up a Consultant position in our Ophthalmology department based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust. The appointee will join the existing team of 12 dedicated Ophthalmologists, with a further 10 Specialty and Specialist doctors.

We are looking for someone who is dynamic and enthusiastic with a range of skills to compliment and develop our services.

Most outpatient activity takes place in a purpose built dedicated Out-patient Department on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site in Truro. Additional clinics are held in community hospitals around Cornwall.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to use your skills and experience to further develop local services and deliver excellent care, whilst benefiting from the incredible lifestyle that Cornwall has to offer, in an organisation that values work/ life balance, with a job plan that enables you to make the most of living here. You will have access to two full theatre sessions per week at our brand new theatre site in St Austell.

A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and the Clinical Director and consultant colleagues on behalf of the Medical Director based on the needs of the department and the strengths/interests of the individual appointed to ensure we have the flexibility to recruit the very best applicant.

Main duties of the job

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Ophthalmology.
• To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Ophthalmology Department.
• Teaching and training of junior staff, and opportunity to teach medical students within the University of Exeter Medical School.
• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
• Provision, with Specialty Grade and Trust Doctor colleagues, of a service to the Royal Cornwall Hospitals' NHS Trust, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department.
• Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
• Any responsibility that relates to a special interest.
• Professional supervision of other junior medical staff.
• Responsibilities for carrying out teaching (where applicable).
• Participating in medical audit, the Trust's Clinical Governance processes and in continuing Professional Development.
• Involvement in research (where applicable).
• Where it is agreed between the parties, work on behalf of the Royal Cornwall Hospitals' NHS Trust such as domiciliary consultations, or services provided by the Trust for other agencies, for example, the prison service
• A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
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• Right to work checks

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration with a license to practice.
• GMC Specialist Register or CCT or equivalent within 6 months of interview date
• MBChB or equivalent

Desirable

• Certificate of Eligibility for specialist Registration (CESR)

Experience

Essential

• Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT).
• Completion of training or fellowship in glaucoma
• Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance and the benefits of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients and ensuring this is embedded in clinical practice.

Desirable

• Consultant level experience of running a glaucoma service
• Completion of Training the Trainers Course

Practical and Intellectual Skills

Essential

• Excellent IT skills
• Speak fluent English to at least I.E.L.R.S level 7.5

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