Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in the UK is seeking a VR locum consultant for the Eye Department. The role involves working closely with a team of consultants, delivering patient care, and participating in clinical research. Applicants must have medical qualifications, significant experience in Ophthalmology, and be registered with the GMC. This is a full-time position for 6 months, starting in October.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in managing Ophthalmic conditions.
• Completed a recognized training program in Ophthalmology.
• Must hold eligibility for full GMC registration at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to patients with Ophthalmic conditions.
• Supervise patients in outpatient clinics.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Clinical experience in Ophthalmology

Effective interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Time management

Research ability

Education

MB BS or equivalent

Accreditation in Ophthalmology

Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD (desirable)

Job description

Overview

The Eye Department in Leeds is looking for a VR locum consultant to work for 6 months. The post holder will be working with the three other VR Consultants within the department. The VR service in Leeds is provided at St James's, Seacroft and Wharfedale hospitals where the clinic/virtual clinics are undertaken. Applications are welcomed for this post on a full-time basis. The appointee must be able to demonstrate a high level of motivation for the subject of VR and have some relevant prior clinical and surgical experience. The post is available from the beginning of October and will be for 6 months. Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice at the time of appointment.

Main duties of the job

• Out-patient clinics including eye casualty
• Supervision of patients
• Contribute to Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings
• Referrals to other specialists, departments and hospitals are timely and appropriate
• Link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within the Trust
• Contribute to research, teaching and new developments within the Ophthalmology department. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs ongoing in the department.
• Assist in providing service alongside the consultant team, this will include clinics, surgery and Acute Referral Clinic
• Deliver care to patients with Ophthalmic conditions
• Out-patient clinics
• Care of in-patients on a non resident on call rota (1 in 4)
• Work with colleagues in Ophthalmology to deliver acute on call (currently 1 in 4). This includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute ward rounds during normal working hours

About us

The Ophthalmology Department lies within the Head and Neck Clinical Service Unit at Leeds Teaching Hospitals. It is the largest provider of specialist Ophthalmology services in the Yorkshire region and provides a specialist ophthalmology service for patients in Leeds, Yorkshire and from across the north of England. The Eye Department is based at St James University Hospital, Leeds with Ophthalmology Services also held at Seacroft Hospital and Wharfedale Hospital. There are 29 consultants in the wider Ophthalmology Department. The team also trains Ophthalmic specialist trainees from the region.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver care to patients with Ophthalmic conditions. Out-patient clinics. Supervision of patients. Care of in-patients on a non resident on call rota (1 in 4). Contribute to Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings. This post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Vitreo Retinal team Ms Fiona Bishop, Mr Bataung Mokete and Mr Simon Kolb. To work with colleagues in Ophthalmology to deliver acute on call (currently 1 in 4). This includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute ward rounds during normal working hours. The appointee must hold accreditation in Ophthalmology in the Royal College of Ophthalmology or equivalent and have completed higher specialist training (or equivalent) if currently in a training programme within the UK.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The appointee must hold accreditation in Ophthalmology in the Royal College of Ophthalmology or equivalent and have completed higher specialist training (or equivalent) if currently in a training programme within the UK
• MB BS (or equivalent)
• Vitreo Retinal or equivalent qualification.
• 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
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:
• passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider
• having a GCSE, A level, Scottish National Qualification level 4 or 5, Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher in English, gained through study at a UK school that you began when you were under 18
• having a degree-level academic qualification that was taught in English - if you studied abroad, youll need to apply through Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC) for confirmation that your qualification is equivalent to a UK bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD
• You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if youve already passed an English Language assessment that is accepted by the relevant regulated professional body.

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.

Experience

Essential

• Should have completed a recognised training programme in Ophthalmology
• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of Ophthalmic Conditions.
• Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in Vitreo Retina.
• Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
• Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in Vitreo Retina and provide evidence of expertise in the independent treatment of complex vitreoretinal procedures.
• Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
• Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
• Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
• Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
• Well organised and skilled in good time management.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
• Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.

Desirable

• Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
• Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
• Attendance at recognised management course.

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