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 full job 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.

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).