Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with S/I in Medical Retina

Job title:

Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with S/I in Medical Retina

Company

NHS

Job description

Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in Medical Retina12 month Fixed term OpportunityThere has never been a better time to come and work at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. We provide the highest quality care to patients across Derbyshire, Staffordshire and the surrounding areas. You can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.MINDFUL EMPLOYER – University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust has signed the Charter for Employers who are positive about Mental Health.The candidate would join a team of 7 consultants, 5 middle grade doctors and 1 trainee offering a full range of services. The Ophthalmology team are a friendly, dedicated and forward thinking team within the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton.Main duties of the jobThe candidate will be able to participate in departmental teaching and study opportunities and will be able to attend recognised courses where they do not compromise service delivery.The unit is supported by a full Orthoptic department and a highly trained nursing team, providing a glaucoma service, RMD service and one-stop cataract assessment. The Ophthalmology Department is primarily based at the Treatment Centre for both out patients and day case procedures. In patient work and paediatrics is carried out in the main hospital as well as ophthalmology. We also provide a range of consultant outreach services in local community settingsAbout usAs a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care TogetherOur fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Date posted24 December 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annumContractLocumDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number320-MDQ-6853751-KJJob locationsQueens HospitalBelvedere RoadBurton on TrentDE13 0RBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post will be based at Queens Hospital, Burton but , we expect flexibility to be able to work across all sites of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Foundation Trust should the need arise.For further details / informal visits contact:Mr James Tildsley, Consultant Ophthalmologist on 01332 787515Ms Lola Lawuyi, Consultant Ophthalmologist on 01283 566333, ext 6366Mr Luke Gregory, General Manager on 01283 566333, ext 6400 Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post will be based at Queens Hospital, Burton but , we expect flexibility to be able to work across all sites of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Foundation Trust should the need arise.For further details / informal visits contact:Mr James Tildsley, Consultant Ophthalmologist on 01332 787515Ms Lola Lawuyi, Consultant Ophthalmologist on 01283 566333, ext 6366Mr Luke Gregory, General Manager on 01283 566333, ext 6400Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• MBBS qualified and possess FRCOphth or equivalent
• GMC registration and a license to practice at time of application
• Possess FRCOphth or equivalent

Desirable

• Training qualification
• Fellowship in special interest
• Relevant Higher Degree or equivalent
• Eligible for entry on GMC Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview and entry on GMC Specialist Register by date of commencement or evidence that the GMC is processing the Specialist Registration application (MUST be provided prior to interview)

Clinical ExperienceEssential

• Proven clinical experience in Ophthalmology, with a broad experience of the speciality, minimum of 6 years, 3 years of which should be at speciality registrar level
• Filtration surgery experience
• Glaucoma Fellowship
• Experience of and undertaken Clinical Audit, with recently presented findings

Desirable

• Ability to carry out high volume cataract surgery

Management & Administrative ExperienceEssential

• Experience of audit management

Teaching ExperienceEssential

• Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates

Desirable

• Evidence of the delivery of high quality teaching.

Research ExperienceDesirable

• Peer reviewed publications

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• MBBS qualified and possess FRCOphth or equivalent
• GMC registration and a license to practice at time of application
• Possess FRCOphth or equivalent

Desirable

• Training qualification
• Fellowship in special interest
• Relevant Higher Degree or equivalent
• Eligible for entry on GMC Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview and entry on GMC Specialist Register by date of commencement or evidence that the GMC is processing the Specialist Registration application (MUST be provided prior to interview)

Clinical ExperienceEssential

• Proven clinical experience in Ophthalmology, with a broad experience of the speciality, minimum of 6 years, 3 years of which should be at speciality registrar level
• Filtration surgery experience
• Glaucoma Fellowship
• Experience of and undertaken Clinical Audit, with recently presented findings

Desirable

• Ability to carry out high volume cataract surgery

Management & Administrative ExperienceEssential

• Experience of audit management

Teaching ExperienceEssential

• Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates

Desirable

• Evidence of the delivery of high quality teaching.

Research ExperienceDesirable

• Peer reviewed publications

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire

Job date

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:45:36 GMT

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