Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist wsi Vitreoretinal Surgery

Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist wsi Vitreoretinal Surgery South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist wsi Vitreoretinal Surgery

10 PA contract

Current NHS Consultant Terms and Conditions

The Department of Ophthalmology at James Cook University Hospital is looking to appoint a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist wsi Vitreoretinal Surgery to augment the services we provide at South Tees NHS Trust. The department is a cohesive unit which has steadily expanded over the last ten years covering all major sub-specialty 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. The department is specifically looking to appoint a candidate with subspecialty training in vitreoretinal surgery.

Job Responsibilities

• Applicants should possess full GMC registration, FRCOphth (or equivalent) and preferably be on the GMC Specialist Register.
• Formal fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery is an essential requirement.
• 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.

Person Specification Qualifications & Training

• 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

Clinical Experience and Clinical Effectiveness

• Extensive experience in General Ophthalmology
• Subspecialist experience in vitreoretinal surgery
• Understanding of quality improvement activities such as audit
• Recognised subspecialty fellowship or good evidence of subspecialty practice in a recognized medical institution
• Experience in complex uveitis

Teaching & Training Experiences

• Experience of supervising resident medical staff
• Other teaching skills/experience

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.