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Ophthalmology
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Consultant
Contract
Parhaol
Oriau
Llawnamser - 10 sesiwn yr wythnos
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317-CON-24-255
Cyflogwr
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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NHS
Gwefan
Ophthalmology Specialty - RVI
Tref
Newcastle upon Tyne
Cyflog
£105,504 - £139,882 per annum
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15/12/2024 23:59

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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant Ophthalmologist with interest in Glaucoma

Consultant

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 15,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.6 billion.

We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.

We’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country, supporting people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders. 

Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts each day, delivering high standards of healthcare.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.

Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team.

Trosolwg o'r swydd

We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.

 

The post is for a full time Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in Glaucoma. The Newcastle Eye Centre is a very busy department covering the Newcastle area and its surroundings. The successful candidate will work with a team of 3 Glaucoma Consultants, one Associate Specialist, one fellow, one specialty doctor. The team is also supported by a team of 5 glaucoma practitioners, 2 nurse specialists, photographers and technicians. As part of developing services to address Covid backlogs we have developed an Imaging Hub which supports Glaucoma Virtual Clinics. There is good communication and collaboration with community optometrists, supported by a refined referral scheme and a discharge to community optician’s scheme. Glaucoma theatres are located at the RVI as well as Westgate CAV centre. The successful candidate will perform specialised clinics at the RVI as well as few peripheral clinics.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of effective and comprehensive Glaucoma service. They will join a Team of Consultants, Fellow , Specialty doctor , Associate specialist and glaucoma practitioners ,all working as a team in the Glaucoma Subspecialty .They will be expected to take part in the teaching of resident doctors and glaucoma practitioners as well as administrative roles within specialty. The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national Consultant contract.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

•    Freeman Hospital
•    Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
•    Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
•    Newcastle Dental Hospital
•    Newcastle Fertility Centre
•    Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
•    Northern Genetics Service
•    Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. 

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under ‘Documents to download’ or ‘Supporting documents’.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Duties and Responsibilities:

 

Clinical:

·       To be able to cover comprehensive management of glaucoma disease in a busy service

·       To manage complex cataract cases

·       To cover and manage glaucoma theatre lists as well as laser lists

·       To perform glaucoma virtual clinics

 

Administrative:

·       To participate in the departmental clinical audit meeting

·       To manage clinics and theatre lists in close collaboration with secretaries and waiting list team

·       To undertake managerial role as per Consultant job.

 

Research:

 

·       To show interest in undertaking clinical trials for glaucoma

·       Previous experience with clinical trials is appreciated.

 

Teaching:

·       To participate in the departmental teaching for resident doctors and glaucoma practitioners

·       To participate in the regional teaching for resident doctors

·       Previous experience in teaching is welcome.

Manyleb y person

Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Primary Medical Qualification.
  • Full GMC Registration.
  • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Higher Degree.
  • Special skills training in the specialty/ fellowship

Clinical Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Evidence of experience in the specialty.
  • Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty.
  • Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
  • Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.

Management and Administration Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
  • Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines.
  • An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
  • Evidence of leadership / project management.
  • Evidence of having implemented change.
  • Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.

Teaching

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
  • Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
  • Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
  • Postgraduate qualification in medical education.

Research

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
  • Research/critical review of literature.
  • Publications in the last five years.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Higher degree.

Audit

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Evidence of participation in audit.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
  • Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.

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