Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist in Medical Retina

Job summary

To actively provide and support the further development of first-class ophthalmology services for the Trust, working in collaboration with clinical colleagues in all disciplines to provide an integrated service for patients.The post will be for 10 programmed activities per week, giving adequate time for SPA duties. The working week has 8 sessions devoted to direct clinical care. Two SPA sessions of which 1.5PA is for to support CPD, audit, teaching and training and 0.5 SPA allocated according to role. Appointee is expected of continuing professional development (CPD) in the SPA time given to fulfil Appraisal and Revalidation. Travel time will be considered, and adequate lunch break is provided.

The department has a regular commitment to audit, with 10 sessions per year committed to audit and clinical governance. Teaching is an integral part of the unit, with junior doctors, medical students, orthoptic and optometry students rotating through the department. The candidate will be expected to participate in Audits, seminars and lectures for medical students, junior doctors and other professional or lay groups with health interests.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to appoint a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with an Interest in Medical Retina to join the Ophthalmology team at UHCW NHS Trust.

The post holder will actively provide and support the further development of first class ophthalmology services for the Trust, working in collaboration with clinical colleagues in all disciplines to provide an integrated service for patients.

This post is principally to the Medical Retina service along with three other medical retina specialists. The post will be for 10 programmed activities per week, giving adequate time for SPA duties.

The department has a regular commitment to audit, with 10 sessions per year committed to audit and clinical governance. Teaching is an integral part of the unit, with junior doctors, medical students, Orthoptic and optometry students rotating through the department.

The candidate will be expected to participate in the current on call rota which is 1 in 10, third on call.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the details in the job description and person specification for further information.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Meets all essential

Desirable

• Meets all desirable

Experience

Essential

• Completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology. ? Extensive training and experience in management of medical retina disorders and uveitis

Desirable

• Post CCT fellowship training in complimentary speciality eg: medical retina ? Should have received training in educational supervision as defined by the GMC. Specialisation that complements the UHCW Ophthalmology Department needs

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of current issues affecting the NHS & UK Higher Education ? Should have received training in clinical supervision as defined by the GMC.

Desirable

• Post CCT fellowship training in complimentary speciality eg: medical retina ? Should have received training in educational supervision as defined by the GMC. ? Specialisation that complements the UHCW Ophthalmology Department needs

Skills

Essential

• Audit & research skills. ? Track record of publications in peer reviewed scientific & clinical journals. ? Ability to lead & co-ordinate clinical teams. ? Experience of teaching at postgraduate levels ? Experience of managing a medical retina Service ? Experience of team working in a multidisciplinary medical retina team ? Experience of research in medical retina ? Experience of running a trainee teaching programme in medical retina care

Desirable

• Clinical leadership and management experience in developing and delivering new services. ? Involvement in clinical leadership roles such a participation in QIPP projects & service improvement projects. ? Evidence of promoting excellence in areas of research. ? Management innovation experience

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)