Consultant with special interest in Paeds Ophthalmology

Consultant with special interest in Paeds Ophthalmology NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients. Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation. Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. This post is for a Consultant Ophthalmic surgeon with subspeciality interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus and Cataract Surgery. The successful candidate will join an existing team of 4 Consultants run the Paediatric and Strabismus service. This is a well-established post and in addition to their clinical and surgical responsibilities, the successful applicant will support with the developments in the service. The post holder will be responsible for ROP screening at the trust. The candidate will be expected to actively participate in teaching, training and audit. Main duties of the job · Provide senior clinician services to respective firms as per the indicative job plan or as agreed with the Trust. · There are no on call commitments applicable to this post. · Work with consultant colleagues and nursing staff to ensure efficient use of Trust’s resources and contribute actively to clinical governance in the department including the development of quality enhancement projects in the unit. · Provide senior clinician services to areas of special interest as per the indicative job plan or as agreed with the Trust. For a consultant ophthalmologist, this will include providing ophthalmic services and working with colleagues to ensure the most efficient use of resources. · Show flexibility and undertake different appropriate clinical tasks within the allocated DCC sessions at the request of the clinical lead, as the need arises. · Actively participate in the unit’s Teaching Programme and undertake supervision, teaching and training of medical trainees and other multi-professional staff, in line with guidance from the relevant Royal Colleges or specialty bodies. · Actively participate in clinical guidelines development, audit and CPD. Working for our organisation The job plan will be formally agreed following appointment. A sample timetable is included below to demonstrate the allocation of PAs. The individual job plan will be reviewed and agreed annually. The timetable has no on-call rota. The department is committed to providing a strong training culture. Junior doctors rotate as a part of North London Deanery training program through a firm-based timetable, August to August. There are regular Consultant led lunch time teaching on Monday and Friday afternoons. The successful candidate will be supported in the continued provision of their sub-specialty service. He/she will have a continuing responsibility for care under their scope of responsibility and work closely with consultant colleagues for the proper functioning of the department. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The maintenance of the highest clinical standards in medical and surgical ophthalmology. · Provision of outpatient services in sub‑specialty and general ophthalmology clinics. · To share with colleagues the provision of ophthalmology advice to medical and surgical inpatients. · To work with colleagues, both medical and nursing to improve and advance the service. · To share with colleagues the responsibility for the management of the department. · To support the teaching and training of trainees, junior medical staff, nursing staff, primary care colleagues and medical students. · To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD). Person specification 1. Education & professional Qualifications • FRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification. • Full GMC Registration (with a ‘Licence to Practise’). • • Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register, or be within 6 months of entry. • Experience of team working in a multidisciplinary paediatric ophthalmology team • Experience of running a trainee teaching programme in paediatric ophthalmology care • Awareness of current issues affecting the NHS & UK Higher Education • Should have received training in clinical supervision as defined by the GMC. • Ability to lead & co‑ordinate clinical teams. Experience • Completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology. • Extensive training and experience in management of paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus • Experience in ROP Screening • Awareness of current issues affecting the NHS & UK Higher Education • Should have received training in clinical supervision as defined by the GMC. Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities. Please note: Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job. Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date. Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Application numbers This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment. #J-18808-Ljbffr