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Consultant Ophthalmologist with an interest in Glaucoma

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

CQC: Outstanding

Burnley

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

Unknown

Trust type

Acute

Posted

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About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician who is able to manage clinics independently, take part in the development and running of the service, supervise trainees and staff grades, and who is able to undertake complex cataract and glaucoma procedures in dependently. The post holder would be encouraged in developing an integrated service integrating optometrists in the management of stable glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

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East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Ophthalmology - Glaucoma

The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, effective and modern Ophthalmology service, practicing the full remit of the specialty. Please note the job plan advertised in an example.

Consultant Ophthalmologist with an interest in Glaucoma

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

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Any applicant should have entry on the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of being placed on the register.

Minimum Requirements:

Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with license to practice

Entry on specialist register via:-

CCT ( proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)

CESR or European Community Rights

FRCOphth or equivalent

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The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, effective and modern Ophthalmology service, practicing the full remit of the specialty.

They will take their equal share in providing sub-specialty cover and will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence. They will have continuing responsibility for patients in their care and the proper functioning of the Department. They will be expected to take part in the support and training of junior Ophthalmologists and the development and training of medical students and ancillary allied professionals.

The Candidate will develop the community glaucoma support service.

The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.

There is provision for some laser clinics and to provide support for the Glaucoma services in general, including development and training of allied health professionals, Optometrist and junior doctors. In addition, the post will provide some Cataract assessments and surgery for routine referrals, but more specifically for some of the more complex Glaucoma cases. This includes post-operative glaucoma management of these cases.

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The Eye Unit has provided a comprehensive Ophthalmology service with a catchment area of approx. 550,000 people. The service is currently reviewing its activities with a view to increasing capacity, minimising patient waiting times and improvement patient experience.

The service encompasses outpatient clinics (conducted at the Royal Blackburn and Burnley General Hospitals), an emergency eye service at Burnley General Hospital and a dedicated twin operating theatre suite at the Burnley site. In addition, there are outreach clinics at Accrington, Rossendale and Clitheroe. The medical team includes; consultants, associate specialist, specialty doctors, senior clinical fellows and also trainees at ST1-6 level. There is a subspecialty lead structure in place.

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Person specification

Essential

Full GMC Registration
Entry on GMC specialist register via CCT(proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of inerview), CESR or European Community Rights
MBChB
Appropriate higher surgical qualifications (e.g. FRCS)
Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant specialty
Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Good communication skills, especially with patients, relatives, GPs, colleagues, nursing staff and management.
Ability to organise and manage outpatient and operative priorities
Ability to contribute to multi-disciplinary team working, medical directorate and working parties as appropriate
Ability to teach clinical skills, teach and lecture on specialty
Experience in teaching and supervision of resident doctors and undergraduate students, along with other AHPs
Operative teaching to resident doctors and colleagues
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Ability to collaboratively formulate and work to a job plan
Insight into personal strengths and weaknesses
Amenable, honest and reliable
Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues and patients
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, Opticians, nurses and other agencies
Ability to work under pressure
Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
Good time management skills
Aligned to NHS and Trust values

Desirable

Postgraduate thesis/Higher Degree (e.g. MD/Ph.D)
Fellowship in Glaucoma
Previous experience of a management or leadership role.
Ability to advise on efficiency and smooth running of specialist service and contribute to service development
GMC accredited clinical and educational supervisor status
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels