Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 84,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in the UK is seeking a Consultant Ophthalmologist for a 10 PA locum position within the Medical Retina team. The successful applicant will support patient care and undertake teaching responsibilities with medical students and trainees. Essential qualifications include MB BS, with experience in Medical Retina and a commitment to teaching. The role is based primarily at St James Hospital, with potential for hybrid work at various sites.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate for medical topics.
• Experience training undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.
• Ability to work within a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 10 PAs supporting the Medical Retina team.
• Supervision of patients with Medical Retina conditions.
• Participation in undergraduate teaching programmes.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

MB BS (or equivalent)

Job description

Weare looking for an individual to fill this six month locum post within theOphthalmology Department at St Jamess University Hospital.

Thispost will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Medical Retina team. This post is basedat St James Hospital but may include working at other LTHT sites when required.

Thesuccessful applicant should possess accreditation in Ophthalmology by the RoyalCollege of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth)or equivalent. Senior level experience in Medical Retina will be required. Ifneeded, provision for support to attain CESR qualification can be discussed andarranged.

Applicantsshould have established skills in Ophthalmology. Excellent communication andteam working skills, and a strong commitment to teaching and servicedevelopment are essential. A strongcommitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is desirable.

Considerationwill be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and thosewishing to job share.

Prospectiveapplicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged bycontacting:

MsLouise Downey, Consultant ophthalmologist [e-mail]

Interviewswill be held via MS Teams, Date TBC.

Main duties of the job

Thisis a 10PA locum appointment for a Consultant Ophthalmologist, with specialinterests in Medical Retina.

Thispost will deliver 10PAs supporting the Medical Retina team.

Thepost will be based at St Jamess Hospital, with clinics also held at Seacroftand Wharfedale Hospital.

Todeliver care to patients with Medical Retina Conditions, as well as GeneralOphthalmology/Emergencies:

Supervision of patients

Contribute to SpecialistMulti-disciplinary team meetings

Tolink with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams withinthe department and across the Trust.

Tocontribute to research, teaching, and new developments within the department.

Thepost-holder will be required to participate in the undergraduate teachingprogramme for the school of Medicine, University of Leeds, which is organisedon a speciality or clinical area basis.

Thepost-holder will be required to collaborate with clinical colleagues to deliverappropriate undergraduate teaching in accordance with the Trust contract withthe NHS Executive in association with the University of Leeds.

Theappointee will be expected, with colleagues to also contribute to the teachingof postgraduates, including the teaching programme for SpRs in Ophthalmology inthe Local Education and Training Board.

About us

LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of AcuteTrusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across WestYorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care forour patients.

Ophthalmologyis within the Head and Neck CSU. The CSU brings together the core servicesproviding a wide range of Ophthalmology and sub-speciality care.

Thereare 20 other subspecialist consultants in the wider Ophthalmology Department.The team also trains Ophthalmic specialist trainees from the region as well asrecruiting 5 Trust Doctors across various sub-specialties.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.

Job responsibilities

Thisis a 10PA locum appointment for a Consultant Ophthalmologist, with specialinterests in Medical Retina.

Thispost will deliver 10PAs supporting the Medical Retina team.

Thepost will be based at St Jamess Hospital, with clinics also held at Seacroftand Wharfedale Hospital.

Please see attached Job Description for furtherinformation

Person Specification

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
• Well organised and skilled in good time management, effective interpersonal skills and demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.

Additional Requirements

• Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted for trainees (if currently in a UK training programme or have references which have been authorised by the DMD/CD

Qualifications

• MB BS (or equivalent)

Experience

• Should have completed a recognised training programme in Ophthalmology
• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Medical Retina
• Completed at least 4 years of a higher surgical training in ophthalmology
• Completed at least 12 months of Medical Retina subspecialty training
• Competent in retinal laser procedures, Intravitreal treatment procedures and managing Medical Retina conditions
• Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
• Previous Fellowship in Medical Retina
• Competence in cataract surgery is desirable

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely

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.