Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Oculoplastics

Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Oculoplastics

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Job Summary

This post is to support our large and specialist Oculoplastic unit based here at Northampton General Hospital. The successful candidate would be expected to provide a comprehensive Ophthalmic service at Northampton General Hospital and support the provision of an effective county-wide service. The post holder will also help lead and develop this service as well as being an active member of the wider Ophthalmology team.

The post will ideally suit a forward-thinking individual with the desire to further their career in ophthalmology. A desire to participate in research and clinical audit is essential.

It is essential that the post-holder should hold the FRCOphth or an equivalent qualification and be on the GMC specialist register or will obtain a relevant CCT/CESR(CP) within 6 months of interview.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide an Oculoplastic service within Ophthalmology, while also being a capable general ophthalmologist.
2. Proficiency in cataract surgery and a commitment to training is essential.
3. On-call requirement is 24/7, with contact usually only within office hours.
4. Responsibility for the patients in his/her care and for the proper functioning of the department.
5. Carry out teaching duties as required and take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education programme.
6. Contribute to the teaching and training of nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
7. Regularly attend and participate in departmental educational meetings.
8. Active role in the clinical audit programme and to take part in regional and national audits.
9. Report all critical incidents and support departmental audit and clinical governance meetings.
10. Proven commitment to service development.
11. Generate revenue for the Trust and department through innovative working practice.

About Us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and is committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We encourage applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 265-6811418
Job locations: Ophthalmology Dept, Northampton General Hospital, Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5BD

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential:

• FRCOph or equivalent
• Completion of specialty training (or within 6 months of AAC)

Desirable:

• MD, PhD or other higher degree

Teaching and audit Essential:

• Experience of Audit
• Evidence of teaching Junior staff

Interpersonal skills Essential:

• Evidence of leadership

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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