Consultant Ophthalmologist wsi Neuro Ophthalmology / Ocular Motility

Job summary

"AT SOUTH TEES, OUR PATIENTS CONSISTENTLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE HIGH QUALITY OF CARE WE PROVIDE"

Head & Neck, Orthopaedic and Reconstructive Services Collaborative

The James Cook University Hospital

CONSULTANT OPHTHALMOLOGIST WITH SUBSPECIALITY interests in Neuro Ophthalmology, Ocular Motility

10 PA contract

Current NHS Consultant Terms and Conditions

The Department of Ophthalmology at The James Cook University Hospital is looking to appoint a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist to augment the services we provide at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The department is a cohesive unit which has steadily expanded over the last ten years covering all major subspeciality areas within ophthalmology.

Main duties of the job

The candidate should have appropriate surgical and clinical experience to undertake specialist care in the relevant subspecialty area. Within the hospital and department there are established research facilities and there will be opportunities to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education.

Applicants should possess full GMC registration, FRCOphth (or equivalent).

About us

The Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England. Working in the North East offers an excellent quality of life. The area boasts great transport links with easy access to a beautiful coastline/countryside and a great range of local amenities.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of about 1.5 million people covering Tees Valley, parts of Durham, North Yorkshire and Cumbria. The Eye care services are offered at The James Cook University Hospital , Middlesbrough, The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, Low Grange Health Centre, Middlesbrough and University Hospital of North Tees, Stockton-on-Tees.

The successful candidate will be appointed under the current terms and conditions of service for NHS Consultants. Full consideration will be given to applicants who wish to apply for a reduced/part time contract.

Job responsibilities

Details of the fulljob description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• FRCOphth or equivalent
• Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

Desirable

• Training in appraisal techniques

Clinical Experience and Effectiveness

Essential

• Subspecialist experience in Neuro-Ophthalmology and Ocular Motility
• Understanding of quality improvement activities such as audit
• Recognised subspeciality fellowship or good evidence of subspecialty practice in a recognized medical institution
• Experience in performing Strabismus surgery

Desirable

• Ability to do Botox injections

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Experience of supervising resident medical staff
• Evidence of management and administration experience

Desirable

• Other teaching skills/experience
• Management training
• Success in obtaining funding for research