What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consultant Ophthalmologist position at NHS?
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Applicants without Specialist Registration may apply, but may only be considered on a fixed-term locum capacity.
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust would like to invite applications for a substantive consultant post in Ophthalmology, to join the existing team of six Ophthalmologists providing acute and out-patient care to the population of Northamptonshire and surrounding regions. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic full-time consultant ophthalmologist. The post is for a consultant with a sub-specialist interest in Cornea and Anterior Segment and high volume Cataract surgery to complement the department based at Kettering. This is a replacement post and to add to our existing team of consultants.
The Department of Ophthalmology at Kettering General Hospital is committed to providing high quality, patient centred care and it is expected the successful candidate will be an exceptional and highly motivated individual, working with a similar ethos. The post-holder will participate in the Ophthalmology on call rota at the Trust and support the Eye Casualty service.
Main duties of the job
The new appointee will share responsibilities with consultant colleagues for providing a high standard of comprehensive eye care and will be expected to develop services in their special interest, not only within the Kettering NHS Trust but with the local corneal services at Leicester and Northampton at a later date, as part of an ongoing countrywide strategy for developing acute services. The successful candidate will also have one dedicated session supporting the Eye casualty service. The consultant will be part of the Corneal MDT group based at Leicester and will be able to avail of peer support.
The on-call commitment is one week in seven and covers the north of the county and is based at Kettering.
Other duties include the full range of administrative activities involved in running the clinics and department including training and supervision of junior staff and supervision of clinical audit as well as working with other specialties. The appointee will be expected to take part in CME activities in line with College recommendations.
The appointee will be expected to work closely with the Clinical Lead and existing colleagues within the department to maximise clinic and theatre utilisation to achieve the agreed targets.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values : Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable
Kettering General Hospital is a defence positive trust, supporting veterans, reservists, spouses & their families, and cadet armed forces volunteers, utilising their unique skills and experiences within the hospital workforce. We provide exceptional support to our employees who serve as reservists, ensuring they can balance their civilian and military responsibilities effectively.
Job responsibilities
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 a 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.
Timetable of Fixed Commitments
There will be 10 sessions per week (full-time), six of which will be fixed clinical sessions (including 2 specialty clinics). The post attracts 11 programmed activities.
It should be emphasised that this is a provisional timetable and there may be a possibility of altering or adjusting it as the department develops further with 3 session working days and virtual clinics.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
- Medical degree FRCS or equivalent. Full GMC registration. On Specialist Registrar / Accreditation
- Will be required to maintain a full registration with General Medical Council
Knowledge & Experience
Skills
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.
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