Consultant Ophthalmology

Job summary Applications are invited to apply for aOphthalmology Consultant - Specialist Interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will become part of a team of 6 other Consultant Ophthalmologists, 5 middle grade/training doctors and an exceptional team of allied health professionals.
The applicant will be required to be experienced in the management of Paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, retinopathy of prematurity ward rounds, general and acute ophthalmic conditions.
He/she will be expected to actively participate in audit projects and contribute to the Paediatric Ophthalmology Service including the development of nursing and allied health professionals in extended roles.
The eye department serves Milton Keynes and the immediate surrounding areas consisting of a modern outpatient and day case surgery unit.
This happy and self-contained unit is situated within the hospital campus with easy access, onsite parking and nearby railway links.
Fast Trains from Milton Keynes central to London Euston are regular, with a journey time of under 40 minutes.
Main duties of the job Job Profile Consultant Ophthalmologist with interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Job OutlineThe appointee will be expected to participate in commitments along with Consultant colleagues to provide full Clinical Services in Ophthalmology and participate in Medical Audit.
The post holder will work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive and co-ordinated Ophthalmology service across the Trust and will join with fellow consultants in running the service.
The post holder will be expected to attend clinical meetings and to take part in continual medical activities in line with Royal College guidelines.
The Trust runs regular meetings with GP's, and the post holder will be encouraged to participate in these activities.
Study leave for Continuing Medical Education is available as provided for under the Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental staff.
The post holder will support the delivery of the National Health Service Plan, which includes Direct and Partial Booking of Outpatients, and the introduction of Booked Admissions within Ophthalmology Day Surgery About us You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming.
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At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including: Free on-site parking Free tea and coffee Great flexible working opportunities Discounted gym membership Lease car scheme Generous annual leave and pension scheme On site nursery (chargeable) Extensive staff health and well-being programme Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients.
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Job description Job responsibilities MON TUES WED THUR FRI AM Clinic Paediatric List Theatre Adult Strabismus /Alt Weeks Triage Alt Weeks Non core SPA Paed Ophth Lead/ Audit Lead and ES Supervisor Admin PM Clinic Theatre / Alt Weeks Triage/ Alt Weeks ROP Round Virtual Paediatric Ophthalmology Clinic Core SPA Individual Job Plan Post: Consultant Ophthalmologist - with special interest in Paediatric and Strabismus.
MKUH has university hospital status and we are a teaching unit with trainees.
The post holder will be expected to take an active part in training and participate in the weekly and monthly teaching program.
Post holder may be expected to work across sites and participate in an on call service.
The job plan will be for a maximum 10 session week including the below: 2 Paediatric clinics Theatre Session (1-2 monthly high flow cataract list) 1 Virtual clinic 1 ROP ward round Adult Strabismus Non-core SPA (Roles Paed Ophthalmology Lead / Audit Lead and ES Supervisor) Core SPA Electronic Triage The final job plan will be subject to change depending on service developments in the future but will be done only after discussion.
The job plan on appointment will consist of a split of DCC/SPA.
The SPA component is made up of core activities (appraisal, revalidation, CME, routine departmental meetings etc.)
and non-core activities.
Non-core activities are discussed and agreed within the Trust (via an agreed tariff and, on occasion, through ad personal agreement).
Non-core SPA may reflect activities such as educational supervision, research, leadership and quality improvement.
Following appointment, non-core SPA may be used to participate in our consultant development programme, or in acquiring or consolidating specific skills and expertise.
Non-core SPA is only available if specific activities and objectives are mutually agreed in job planning.
Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Full registration with the General Medical Council Be on the GMC specialist register for Ophthalmology FRCOphth or equivalent Experience in Retina sub-speciality training (12 months or more) Desirable Higher degree Experience in Ophthalmic Primary Care/Eye Casualty Clinical research experience Up to date sub-specialty fellowship (Retina) Experience in Delivering a Virtual Retina Service Experience in delivering a NHS Retina Service Experience and Knowledge Essential High level of clinical experience and competence in Ophthalmology Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Desirable A commitment to, and experience of developing and managing a Medical Retina Service Practicing Cataract Surgeon Management & Administrative Essential Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service Ability to organize and manage own workload efficiently Desirable Experience of audit management Leadership experience Teaching Essential Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff Desirable Teaching of non-medical health professionals in extended roles Medical Educational Qualification Research, Audit and Clinical Governance Essential Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit Experience of research and Clinical Governance Desirable Ability to supervise postgraduate research Publications in referred journals Communication skills and abilities Essential Approachable and effective team member with interpersonal skills Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs Desirable IT Skills Presentation skills Continued Professional / Personal Development Essential Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance Desirable Participation in appropriate peer review processes