Consultant-Ophthalmologist

Closing on: 24 Jan 2025

VerifiedOphthalmology

Job Highlights

Expected Salary

£99,532 - £131,964

Location

Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Specialisation

Ophthalmology

Job Summary

This is a full-time appointment for a Consultant in Ophthalmology to support delivery of services within our modern and well-equipped Eye Centre.
We are seeking a General Ophthalmologist and can discuss how a variety of sub-specialist interests may align with Department service delivery. We are open to all applicants who are looking to be in either a General position or have an interest in Glaucoma, Paediatric Ophthalmology or Vitreoretinal Surgery.
We are looking for an individual who will make a positive contribution to our wider team and to the development of our expanding services.

Job Overview

About us:

The hospital is a friendly District General Hospital located in the Midlands. This post presents a great opportunity to live and work in some of the finest landscapes this country offers.

The hospital is surrounded by major cities such as Sheffield, Leeds, Nottingham, and Derby which are all within an hour's train journey. Local airports include East Midlands and Leeds Bradford with both Birmingham and Manchester International airports in close proximity and London within a couple of hours' drive.

There are excellent schools in the local area, only a few minutes from the hospital. All our staff can enjoy a range of staff benefits, including on-site parking, fitness activities, local discounts, on-site cafe & Costa Coffee, Amazon delivery, and an active health and wellbeing program plus many more.

Main Duties/ Responsibilities for the Job:

Senior responsibility for clinical caseload, including delivery of general, emergency, and specialist clinics, as well as day case activity and on-call – during the day and out of hours.

• Effectively communicate both clinical and non-clinical matters to all levels of supporting staff, as well as patients.

• Contribute to the ongoing development of Ophthalmic services, across the Department

• Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care across the wider team, empowering and assisting others to deliver optimum services.

• Play an active part in the supervision, training, and development of the Ophthalmology team, including the provision of placement support for medical students.

• Participate effectively in departmental audits.

• Engage with requirements for Continuing Professional Development in accordance with guidelines set down by the Royal College.

Requirements

Person Specification:

Qualifications

Essential
FRCOphth or MRCS or FRCS.
Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise.
Desirable
Completion of a fellowship or other qualification in an ophthalmic sub-specialty or special interest.

Experience

Essential
Clinical training and experience in Ophthalmology broadly equivalent to that required to gain UK CCST in Ophthalmology.
Able to work independently at a senior level, taking responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Consultant experience in a Healthcare system, working independently for a minimum of two years.
Experience of senior/consultant level on call in an acute general hospital Ophthalmology Department sufficient to safely function upon the Consultant on call rota
Desirable
Management experience or attendance at courses for SpRs/Consultant level practitioners.

Skills

Essential

Ability to take part and at times, lead a clinical team.
Clinical supervision experience/skills
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems.

Desirable

Ability to undertake training/mentoring of clinical staff and enthusiasm for education.

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.

Job Overview

About us:

The hospital is a friendly District General Hospital located in the Midlands. This post presents a great opportunity to live and work in some of the finest landscapes this country offers.

Main Duties/ Responsibilities for the Job:

Senior responsibility for clinical caseload, including delivery of general, emergency, and specialist clinics, as well as day case activity and on-call – during the day and out of hours.

• Effectively communicate both clinical and non-clinical matters to all levels of supporting staff, as well as patients.

• Contribute to the ongoing development of Ophthalmic services, across the Department

• Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care across the wider team, empowering and assisting others to deliver optimum services.

• Play an active part in the supervision, training, and development of the Ophthalmology team, including the provision of placement support for medical students.

• Participate effectively in departmental audits.

• Engage with requirements for Continuing Professional Development in accordance with guidelines set down by the Royal College.

Requirements

Person Specification:

Qualifications

Essential
FRCOphth or MRCS or FRCS.
Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise.
Desirable
Completion of a fellowship or other qualification in an ophthalmic sub-specialty or special interest.

Experience

Essential
Clinical training and experience in Ophthalmology broadly equivalent to that required to gain UK CCST in Ophthalmology.
Able to work independently at a senior level, taking responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Consultant experience in a Healthcare system, working independently for a minimum of two years.
Experience of senior/consultant level on call in an acute general hospital Ophthalmology Department sufficient to safely function upon the Consultant on call rota
Desirable
Management experience or attendance at courses for SpRs/Consultant level practitioners.

Skills

Essential

Ability to take part and at times, lead a clinical team.
Clinical supervision experience/skills
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems.

Desirable

Ability to undertake training/mentoring of clinical staff and enthusiasm for education.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

About Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust serves as the main acute hospital for the population of North Derbyshire, providing high-quality healthcare services to over 400,000 people. The Trust operates Chesterfield Royal Hospital, which offers a wide range of services, including emergency care, maternity, cancer treatment, surgery, and specialist outpatient clinics., With a strong commitment to patient-centered care, Chesterfield Royal Hospital is dedicated to improving health outcomes through innovative treatments, research, and partnerships with local healthcare providers. The Trust is also a leading center for medical education, supporting the training and development of healthcare professionals in collaboration with universities., The Trust employs over 4,500 staff, who work together to ensure the best possible care for patients in a supportive and compassionate environment.