Consultant in Cornea and External Eye Disease

Consultant in Cornea and External Eye Disease NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area: Cornea and External Eye Disease
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref: 387-S-6358-MP

Site: Bristol Eye Hospital
Town: Bristol
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 20/02/:59
Interview date: 26/03/2025

As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Consultant in Cornea and External Eye Disease

We invite applications for a permanent consultant post in Cornea. This post is designed to provide sub-specialist cornea and external eye disease services for patients at the Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH).

The successful candidate will complement the existing corneal team and will be expected to play an active role in the running of the corneal firm. He or she will also be expected to participate in the workload of the department should the need arise. There is a 1 in 10 Category B (low frequency) Consultant on-call commitment associated with this post.

The Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH) is a Regional Centre for Ophthalmology. Ophthalmology sits within the Division of Surgery, within University Hospitals Bristol. BEH provides a tertiary referral service for cornea and external eye diseases.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with the friendly enthusiastic corneal team to deliver general and sub-specialty corneal services for Bristol and surrounding areas (circa 1 million) and tertiary referral specialist services for Bristol and the wider Southwest region. The post holder will have clinical sessions at both the Bristol Eye Hospital and its outreach services.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.

Person specification Qualifications & Training

• Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of being within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
• Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general ophthalmology and sub-specialty experience in cornea and external eye diseases.
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Experience with immunosuppression
• Skills in general ophthalmology and cornea. Able to operate independently covering a comprehensive range of corneal surgery
• Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance and Audit

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence-based practice
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

Research

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Evidence of peer-reviewed research papers
• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department

Teaching and Training

• Experience of teaching medical students.
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
• Formal teaching qualification
• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations
• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Behaviours and Values

• Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
• Meets professional health requirements
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.