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About the role

BRISTOL EYE HOSPITAL Consultant Ophthalmologist in Cataract Surgery Love Life, Love Bristol Eye Hospital. At Bristol NHS Foundation Trust we are passionate about delivering outstanding care and developing innovative services for the communities we serve. Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH) is looking to grow its talented team of consultants to help drive an ambitious future vision for ophthalmology services across Bristol and Weston. See Yourself at Bristol Eye Hospital (subtitles) on Vimeo We are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated and forward-thinking Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in Cataract Surgery to join our expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to lead and further develop a the cataract service within one of the UK's leading specialist eye hospitals. The substantive Consultant post has been designed to provide high quality sub-specialist cataract services for patients at the Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH).

The successful candidate will complement the existing ophthalmology team and will be expected to play an active role in the running of the cataract service. They will also be expected to participate in the workload of the department should the need arise. Bristol Eye Hospital is a regional centre for ophthalmology and forms part of the Division of Surgery within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. The hospital provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary ophthalmic services and is recognised as a specialist referral centre. Working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to both service development and the wider strategic ambitions of one of the UK's most respected ophthalmic services.

Person specification

Essential

Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training in Ophthalmology (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview (Please note this does not apply to CESR applicants)
Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general ophthalmology and high volume cataract services.
Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Skills in general ophthalmology and cataract.
Able to operate independently covering a comprehensive range of cataract surgical procedures
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
Positive approach to evidence based practice
Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Knowledge of the principles involved in research
Evidence of involvement in research
Evidence of peer review research papers
Experience of teaching medical students.
Experience of supervising trainees.
Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
Ability to practice independently as a consultant
Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
Ability to be a flexible team member
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
Awareness of personal limitations
Demonstrates the four Trust values
Meets professional health requirements
Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role

Desirable

Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Broad range of IT skills
Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Formal teaching qualification
Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Management experience
Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels