Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology

TheEye Department in Leeds, is looking for a VR locum consultant to work for 6months. The post holder will be working with the three other VR Consultantsworking within the department.The VR service in Leeds is provided at StJamess, Seacroft and Wharfedale hospitals where the clinic/virtual clinics areundertaken.

Applicationsare welcomed for this post on a full time basis. The appointee must be able todemonstrate a high level of motivation for the subject of VR and have somerelevant prior clinical and surgical experience.

Thepost is available from the beginning of Octoberand will be for 6 months.

Candidatesmust be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license topractice at the time of appointment.

Main duties of the job

Successfulcandidates will be expected to be involved in:

Out-patient clinics including eyecasualty

Supervision of patients

Contribute to SpecialistMulti-disciplinary team meetings

Referrals to other specialists,departments and hospitals are timely and appropriate

To link with Consultant colleagues inother relevant site specialist teams within the Trust

To contribute to research, teachingand new developments within the Ophthalmology department. The post holder willbe encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical researchprograms on going in the department.

The post holder will assist inproviding service alongside the consultant team, this will include clinics,surgery and Acute Referral Clinic

About us

TheOphthalmology Department lies within the Head and Neck Clinical Service Unit atLeeds teaching Hospital Trust. It is the largest provider of specialistOphthalmology services in the Yorkshire region and provides a specialistophthalmology service for patients in Leeds, Yorkshire and from across thenorth of England. The Eye Department is based at St James University Hospital,Leeds with Ophthalmology Services also held at Seacroft Hospital and WharfedaleHospital. There are 29 consultants in the wider Ophthalmology Department. Theteam also trains Ophthalmic specialist trainees from the region.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.

Job responsibilities

Todeliver care to patients with Ophthalmic conditions.

Supervision of patients

Care of in-patients on a non resident on call rota (1 in 4)

Contribute to Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings

Thispost will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Vitreo Retinal team Ms Fiona Bishop, MrBataung Mokete and Mr Simon Kolb

Towork with colleagues in Ophthalmology to deliver acute on call (currently 1 in4). This includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute ward roundsduring normal working hours

Theappointee must hold accreditation in Ophthalmology in the Royal College ofOphthalmology or equivalent and have completed higher specialist training (orequivalent) if currently in a training programme within the UK.

Please see the full job description attached.

Person Specification Qualifications

• The appointee must hold accreditation in Ophthalmology in the Royal College of Ophthalmology or equivalent and have completed higher specialist training (or equivalent) if currently in a training programme within the UK
• MB BS (or equivalent)
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:
• passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider
• having a GCSE, A level, Scottish National Qualification level 4 or 5, Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher in English, gained through study at a UK school that you began when you were under 18
• having a degree-level academic qualification that was taught in English - if you studied abroad, youll need to apply through Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC) for confirmation that your qualification is equivalent to a UK bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD
• You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if youve already passed an English Language assessment that is accepted by the relevant regulated professional body.
• Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.

Experience

• Should have completed a recognised training programme in Ophthalmology
• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of Ophthalmic Conditions.
• Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in Vitreo Retina.
• Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
• Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in Vitreo Retina and provide evidence of expertise in the independent treatment of complex vitreoretinal procedures.
• Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
• Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
• Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
• Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
• Well organised and skilled in good time management.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
• Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
• Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
• Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
• Attendance at recognised management course.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£109,725 to £145,478 a year+ Out of Hours