ConsultantPermanent

Consultant in Ophthalmology - Glaucoma

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Peterborough

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

No

Trust type

Foundation

Posted

2 weeks ago

About the role

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is no ordinary NHS Trust. It has a reputation for dynamism, integration of clinicians in management, and high quality patient care.

The Ophthalmology Department has the opportunity to recruit a full-time consultant with a specialist interest in Glaucoma to join our multidisciplinary team providing optimal care.

The Ophthalmology Department has shared community schemes, integration with optometrists, expanded roles for nurses and other non-medical health care professionals, and a high level of clinical research that has shaped improvements in the eye care nationally over many years. The department firmly believes in investing in a strong IT infrastructure to develop innovative ways to meet capacity demands including virtual clinics.

Consultant in Ophthalmology - Glaucoma

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

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Following the merger of Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals with Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon, there is an opportunity to recruit a full time Consultant, who specialises in Glaucoma , to join a multidisciplinary team providing optimal care. The Trust provides comprehensive Ophthalmology care for the Huntingdon, Stamford, Peterborough, Ely and Fenland areas and also receive some referrals from the wider region. This post will have sessions at any of the 3 hospitals under North West Anglia Foundation Trust with also an on call commitment in the job plan. Examples include shared care community schemes, integration with optometrists, expanded roles for nurses & other non medical health care professionals, and a high level of clinical research that has shaped improvements in eye care nationally over many years. The department firmly believes in investing in a strong IT infrastructure to develop innovative ways to meet capacity demands including virtual clinics.

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Person specification

Essential

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CCT or equivalent in Ophthalmology and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC or within six months of AAC
Full GMC Registration with License to Practice
Clinical Fellowship experience or equivalent
High degree of surgical (if operating) and clinical skills
Teaching at post and undergraduate levels
Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit
Evidence of completed and published research
Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols
Effective written (including record keeping) and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
Ability to be an effective leader of a team
Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care
Capacity to stimulate and accommodate colleagues
Ability to manage staff

Desirable

Evidence of having supervised and supported research