Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology – Paediatric and Strabismus
hace 2 días
Portsmouth
• Contract, • Weekly Hours / Programmed Activities: 10, • Salary Band: Consultant, • Staff Group: Medical and Dental, • Contract Type: Temporary, • Job Area: Medics Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. TheOphthalmology departmentare looking for afull-time Locum Consultant, with a view to substantive, tojoin a team of 17consultants toprovide a comprehensive PaediatricOphthalmologyand Strabismus serviceat Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.In addition,thepost holderwill be expected toparticipatein all elements ofOphthalmologydepartmental activity. This is a 10 PA postcomprisingpaediatric,adultmotilityandgeneral outpatient clinics,paediatricandstrabismusoperating sessions and cataract operatingsessionsand to include ROP screening.There will beageneralon call commitment of 1:12 The successful applicant will be expected toparticipatefullyin developing ophthalmic services,trainingand research.There is abi-weekly teaching session on Wednesday afternoons which involves the Consultants, JuniorDoctorsand nursingand orthoptic staff, plusregularM&M /Audit meetings. Key Responsibilities: To provide outpatientandsurgical services to ophthalmology patients, both paediatric and adult. In conjunctionwith the Clinical Director have an active part in the development of paediatric ophthalmologyandstrabismusservices. To deliver education on paediatric ophthalmologyandstrabismusacross the specialty and wider Trust To provide a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in the Trust, including emergency patients whenrequired. To take responsibility for the professional supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff in conjunction with colleagues. Toparticipatein the education and training of junior doctors, medical students, nurses, orthoptists, and general practitioners. Tomaintainand develop good communications with general practitioners and community providers,e.g.Optometrists. Todemonstratea firm commitment to the principles of clinical governance. Toparticipatein the Trust’s Safety Learning Event reporting system. To attend multi-disciplinary meetings on behalf of the ophthalmology specialty. Toparticipateand contribute to audit. To develop a programme of personal professional education and development, within available resources and within the workload and priorities of the service as agreed with the Clinical Director andin accordance withRoyal College requirements.The Trust will provide the necessary support for this. Toparticipatein retinopathyof prematurityscreeningshared across 3colleagues. Please see a copy of the Job Description here Person Specification Qualifications Full GMC registration with a licence to practice MRCOphth/FRCOphth/FRCS Higher professional training inpaediatric ophthalmologyand strabismus Clinical Experience Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights Evidence of apaediatricand strabismusfellowshipor equivalent experience Clinical Skills Demonstrable skills and experience ofpaediatric ophthalmology(including paediatric and adult strabismus) Understanding of clinical risk management Knowledge Able todemonstrateappropriate levelof clinical knowledge Knowledge and use ofevidence basedpractice Effective, confident presentation ability Experience in and outside speciality Other Evidence of participation in audit Good oral and written communication skills Publications Prizes and honours Logical thinking, problemsolvingand decision making The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. 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