Consultant Ophthalmologist with subspecialty interest in GlaucomaNorthern Care Alliance NHS Foundation TrustThe Trust currently provides Ophthalmology outpatient services at Oldham Integrated care centre, Rochdale Infirmary and Fairfield General Hospital.
All day case surgical activity takes place at Rochdale Infirmary.
This post requires cross-site working, providing outpatient clinics from different sites and surgical work from mainly Rochdale Infirmary.
The advertised posts will complement a team of 10 Consultants, 4 Associate specialists, 2 specialty doctors and 5 junior clinical fellows.
This appointment 10PAs will be made in accordance with the 2003 Consultant Contract Terms and Conditions.
We are looking for candidates who are/will be on the Specialist Register / Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview (CCST or CCT in Ophthalmology) or willing to complete the CESR within 12 months of employment.
The Job Description indicates the main duties of the post, which may be reviewed in the light of experience and developments within the service.
Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post holder.
Main duties of the jobLeadership and development of ophthalmic subspecialty work.
The post holder will have a broad knowledge of Ophthalmology, including sub-speciality experience and knowledge of Glaucoma in order to complement existing services.
Job responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
Person SpecificationQualificationsFRCOphth or show evidence of equivalent training and experiencePost Graduate Degree e.g.
MD, PhD, MScEvidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical LearnersProfessional RegistrationRegistration on the GMC Specialist Register-CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCTInclusion on the Specialist Register / Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview (CCST or CCT in Ophthalmology (or within six months of entitlement) or Willingness to complete CESR within twelve months of employmentKnowledge, Training & ExperienceExtensive experience in Ophthalmology particularly management of GlaucomaBroad experience in the management of all aspects of OphthalmologyGood understanding of Clinical GovernanceEvidence of audit work and where this has brought about changeEvidence of participation in researchResearch Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitmentsEvidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g.
book chapter, book editor, case report - not abstracts or letters)TeamworkProven ability to build and maintain effective teamsPositive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare teamEvidence of good organizational and leadership skillsEvidence of development and management of changeAbility to manage risk and end of life decisionsAn understanding of management in the context of the Health Service.Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi-agency settingAttendance at management course.CommunicationIs empathetic and sensitive to patients needs.Able to explain things clearly - particularly complex or sensitive information.Is able to influence and persuade effectively.All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: (1) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or (2) have the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6. , (3) Occupational English Test (OET) certificate it must show: you took the medicine version of the test and you got at least a grade 'B' in each testing area (speaking, listening, reading and writing)However, if applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the above examples they need to provide evidenceDemonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013)Excellent written & verbal communication skills in order to be able to write & present reports at board levelTeachingExperience of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionalsProven teaching abilitiesAttendance at teaching courseDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
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