Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist – Specialist Interest Glaucoma

Job Summary

Applications are invited for the 6 months fixed term post of Consultant Ophthalmologist, Specialist Interest Glaucoma at the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB). The post will be based on a full time 10.25 PA contract. This post is to cover a sabbatical for six months and will manage glaucoma work from the region, including the Birmingham Midland Eye Centre.

Ophthalmology is located at four hospital sites as part of UHB which are: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB), Heartlands Hospital Birmingham (HHB), Solihull Hospital (SH) and Good Hope Hospital (GHH).

There are more than 30 substantive consultants who provide an outpatient and surgical service. The entire range of Ophthalmology sub-speciality clinics are provided and there is a close communication with consultants in other specialities.

As well as consultant ophthalmologists the eye service is supported by ophthalmic specialist trainees, staff-grades, fellows, orthoptists, optometrists, ophthalmic nurses and ophthalmic technicians. There is a programme of training for extended roles, with Clinical Nurse Specialists in a number of specialities.

Imaging facilities vary across the hospital sites depending on the service needs, however, it currently includes OCT, OCTA, Bluepeak AF, Multicolour, HRA-OCT for FFA/ICG, California UWF Optos, Ultrasound, UBM, AS-OCT, Corneal topography and research access to FLEX mobile Spectralis and Anterion SS AS-OCT.

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

This is a fixed term post to cover UHB Ophthalmology services in Glaucoma and the successful applicant will be expected to managed an established service, to help meet the clinical requirements of the workload from across the region. It is anticipated that the post holder will have post-CCT subspecialty training in Glaucoma. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the research portfolio of the department. There is an expectation that the post holder will cross site travel, as sessions will be at any of the hospital sites.

Flexibility with regard to the timetabling of fixed sessions will be expected. We are working towards a three session day so some of the timetabled fixed sessions may be evening sessions and/or weekend sessions. We are also increasing our provision of community ophthalmology and thus clinics may include review of remotely acquired investigations. Flexible/annualised sessions may be included for some theatre sessions to support the department maximising theatre capacity for our patients.

On-Call Duties

At present there are no regular on-call or out of hours duties. The trust is a Stage one Trauma Centre and out of hours provision at UHB may be necessary in the future. It is expected that the clinical team participate in supporting the review of ward referrals in clinic.

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Governance

• Ensures service delivery by the department is within the resources available.
• Helps manage demand and prioritises based on urgent ophthalmology cases as required.
• Demonstrates excellence in patient quality care.
• To cover for ophthalmology colleagues as required during time of leave to maintain a good service.
  
  

Interpersonal And Communication Skills

• The post holder must be willing to join an established collaborative department which involves working closely with colleagues from all four sites to provide a comprehensive and cohesive service.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of service by applying the latest evidence and delivering high-quality patient care.
• Have excellent report/letter writing skills and be able to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues. To develop and maintain effective networks within the region enabling best practice to be identified and implemented by the Trust.
• The post holder must have well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to interact effectively with a wide range of clinicians, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust.
  
  

Planning And Organising

• Contribute to the discussion on the future development of ophthalmology services within the department.
• Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement.
• Effectively plan, communicate and execute changes ensuring engagement and involvement.
• Support the department in achieving its financial and performance targets.
  
  

Administrative support

• Shared office space and shared administrative support will be provided.
  
  

This job description will be subject to review and amendment, in consultation with the post holder, to meet the changing needs of the service and the organisation.

This role profile is designed to identify principal responsibilities. The post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role in accordance with changes within the Trust 's management agenda and priorities. Although this is a list of the key responsibilities of the post it is expected that the post holder and manager will develop and define the detail of the work to be undertaken.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 4 years full time post graduate training (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies.
• Experience in management of complex and surgical glaucoma cases
• Management of high pressure glaucoma in acute setting
• Experience in performing complex cataract surgery
• PXF
• Small Pupil
• Angle Closure Glaucoma
• High Myopia
• Patients with previous glaucoma surgery
• Experience of glaucoma surgery
• Trabeculectomy
• Glaucoma Drainage Device
• Experience in glaucoma Laser procedures
• YAG laser peripheral iridotomy
• YAG laser capsulotomy in glaucoma patients
• Selective laser trabeculoplasty
• Diode laser cyclo-ablation
• Experience of Glaucoma MIGS surgery
• Experience of managing secondary glaucoma related to co-existing ophthalmic disease
• Uveitis
• Corneal disease
• Ocular Surface Problems
• Vitreo-retinal disease
• Neuro-ophthalmic problems
• Peer reviewed publications
• Evidence of participation in teaching activities
• Evidence of participation in audit and clinical governance activities
• Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description.
• Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.
• Full general ophthalmic surgical training with experience of general ophthalmology with sub- specialty expertise in Glaucoma
• Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description.
  
  

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.

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.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For Help With Your Application, Contact

Anjali Gupta

anjali.gupta@uhb.nhs.uk

Pay scheme

Hospital Medical and Dental

Band

Consultant

Salary

£113565.00 to £150569.00 Yearly

Contract

Fixed Term

Duration

6 Month(s)

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

16099

Job locations

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

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