Consultant in Ophthalmology (special interest in Glaucoma) in Cirencester

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated primary care Ophthalmology Consultant required to cover medical Glaucoma but willing to cover general Ophthalmology, as required by the department to join our dedicated and professional multi-disciplined ophthalmic team. You will be a highly valued member of the team bringing your expertise and skills to a busy Ophthalmology department. The post will be complementary to the current sub-specialty interests of Medical Retina, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Uveitis, Paediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus and Cornea. The service is supported by Specialist Doctors, Specialty Doctors, Orthoptists and Specialist Nurses.

This is a consultant post at 1.0 WTE including ad hoc theatre session(s), outpatient clinics, admin and SPA. Part time positions will also be accepted. This post does have an on-call requirement: First on call one night a week 5-9pm and second on call 1:4 Weekends - 9am to 9pm.

This is a very exciting time to join the Ophthalmology Department at Barnsley Hospital as the department has recently moved to the Alhambra Outpatients Department in the Barnsley town centre. The Trust plans to significantly invest in the redesign of the service over the next three years in order to deliver an efficient, patient-centred, one-stop service in partnership with other local providers.

Main Responsibilities include:

• Clinical Services: The appointed clinician will, together with Consultant colleagues, be responsible for the planning, delivery and improvement of clinical care in Ophthalmology at the Alhambra Outpatients. Work closely with the multidisciplinary teams to provide a high-quality Ophthalmology service. Advise clinical colleagues on matters within his/her sphere of experience. Liaise with other Health Care Organisations, Social Services, General Practitioners, Voluntary Organisations and the Hospice as required.
• Training and Education: Contribute to the teaching of other grades of staff, both within and outside the department, including medical staff, nurses, paramedical staff and scientific and technical staff.
• Clinical Governance: The post-holder will be expected to demonstrate continuing improvements to the quality of service provided within the framework of the Trust's Clinical Governance arrangements.
• Management: To contribute towards the achievement of the Trust's corporate objectives and strategic direction. To contribute to the management process within the Trust through participation in planning, project or liaison groups as appropriate.

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

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The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Please note we reserve the right to close positions early.

Person Specification

• Experience: Essential ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients, evidence of a wide experience in Ophthalmology and UK experience, ability to run independent cataract lists, experience of supervision of Ophthalmology trainees.
• Personal Skills: Essential excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to work well within a team, organisational and leadership skills, clinical governance understanding, be caring and diplomatic, basic keyboard skills, ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures, knowledge and experience in application of IT in Ophthalmology.
• Qualifications: Essential FRCOphth or equivalent, full GMC registration, on the specialist register, or within 6 months of CSST at the time of interview.
• Audit: Essential evidence of experience of and commitment to medical audit, completion of at least one audit project.