Consultant Ophthalmologist - interest in uveitis & medical retina
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We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individuals to join our well- integrated team.
The post is to support the uveitis service which is the tertiary referral centre in the Northeast. The post is a proleptic appointment as our main uveitis specialist is due to retire.
Being involved in and leading clinical trials would be encouraged. The post is suitable for a doctor with a certificate of training in either surgical ophthalmology with an interest in uveitis and medical retina or those who have completed medical ophthalmology training.
Management of complex uveitis cases would be expected and supported. We have a close working relationship with other medical specialties including rheumatology to provide support with management of systemic conditions associated with uveitis.
Job description
Compliance with the agreed job plan.
Compliance with the Trust mandatory training, appraisal, job planning and revalidation requirements.
Ensure communication with other healthcare professionals occurs in an effective and timely manner including accurate and up to date medical prescriptions.
Ensure records on the electronic medical record system are accurate and contemporaneous.
Be involved in the department consultant meetings. Have a role in developing the service and helping the department manage the workload.
Audit your work and the department to help service improvement.
Respond to Datix or complaints in a timely manner.
Consider taking on additional responsibilities over time for the department or the wider Trust.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- Higher Degree.
- Uveitis or medical retina fellowship
- NHS experience
- Medical ophthalmology training
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive experience in general ophthalmology and sub-specialty experience in uveitis
- Able to do retinal laser and intravitreal injections and steroid implants.
- Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty.
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
Desirable
- Know how to use an electronic medical record.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership.
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks.
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Evidence of having implemented change.
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
- Evidence of experience in training of non-medical practitioners
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature.
Desirable
- Higher degree.
- Publications in the last five years.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
About the employer
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
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