Locum Consultant - Ophthalmology
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for an individual to fill this six month locum post within the Ophthalmology Department at St Jamess University Hospital.
This post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Medical Retina team. This post is based at St James Hospital but may include working at other LTHT sites when required.
The successful applicant should possess accreditation in Ophthalmology by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth) or equivalent. Senior level experience in Medical Retina will be required. If needed, provision for support to attain CESR qualification can be discussed and arranged.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should have established skills in Ophthalmology. Excellent communication and team working skills, and a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is desirable.
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1 billion. Our 17,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.
The Eye Department is based at St James University Hospital, Leeds. There are 29 consultants in the wider Ophthalmology Department. The team also trains Ophthalmic specialist trainees from the region. We have recently moved into a new outpatient department which has provided us which much more
Job responsibilities
To provide a wide range of Ophthalmology care and subspecialty care for medical retinal conditions.
To be active in leading and developing the medical retina service.
To help train and supervise non-medical staff working within the retina service
To collaborate with other surgical and non-surgical members of the team to achieve the best outcome for the patient
To attend general and subspecialty ophthalmology clinics within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Assessment, treatment and management plans are appropriate, clearly documented and auditable.
All surgical interventions, observations, designated tests and treatments are documented and follow established guidelines.
Day Case care may be provided within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust facilities.
Documentation is appropriate, timely, accurate and legible.
Patient assessments and treatments meet expected best practice guidelines
General practitioner and specialist referrals are accepted and prioritised based on the agreed service referral criteria.
Ensure provision of a high standard of care to patients in operating theatre, inpatients, day cases and outpatients for both acute and elective conditions.
Referrals to other specialists, departments and hospitals are timely and appropriate.
To undertake research and teaching.
Preparation of reports as required i.e. police, coroner, Trust, GMC.
Ensure provision of a high standard of professionalism is maintained when dealing with caregivers and patient families.
Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Involvement in health promotion activities as required.
Provides education to nurses and other allied health professionals as appropriate
Liaises with general practitioners and other health care professionals as required.
Elective cases are prioritised as per the elective booking system process and within recognised National and local targets. All patients shall be treated in order of clinical need.
Elective surgical procedures are delivered at St James University Hospital or at other Trust facilities and in private facilities on behalf of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust as clinically appropriate.
Theatre utilisation is efficient.
Acute cases are prioritised according to clinical need.
Agreed contract volumes are targeted, monitored and achieved in conjunction with the Directorate management team
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Previous Fellowship in Medical Retina
- Competence in cataract surgery is desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
- passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Medical Retina
- Completed at least 4 years of a higher surgical training in ophthalmology
- Completed at least 12 months of Medical Retina subspecialty training
- Competent in retinal laser procedures
- Competent in Intravitreal treatment procedures
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent) MRCOphth/FRCOphth or equivalent qualification.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
