Consultant Ophthalmologist in Cataract Surgery

Job summary

At Bristol NHS Foundation Trust we are passionate about delivering outstanding care and developing innovative services for the communities we serve. Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH) is looking to grow its talented team of consultants to help drive an ambitious future vision for ophthalmology services across Bristol and Weston. See Yourself at Bristol Eye Hospital (subtitles) on Vimeo We are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated and forward-thinking Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in Cataract Surgery to join our expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to lead and further develop a the cataract service within one of the UK's leading specialist eye hospitals.

Main duties of the job

The substantive Consultant post has been designed to provide high quality sub-specialist cataract services for patients at the Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH). The successful candidate will complement the existing ophthalmology team and will be expected to play an active role in the running of the cataract service. They will also be expected to participate in the workload of the department should the need arise.

Bristol Eye Hospital is a regional centre for ophthalmology and forms part of the Division of Surgery within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. The hospital provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary ophthalmic services and is recognised as a specialist referral centre.

Working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to both service development and the wider strategic ambitions of one of the UK's most respected ophthalmic services.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston. With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.

Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Job responsibilities

For further details/informal visits please contact: Rhys Harrison or Omar Elhaddad, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeons via their secretaries on 0117 342 9066 or 9140. Alternatively, please email uliana.blackwell@uhbw.nhs.uk or Roseanna.Brown@uhbw.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications &

Training · Essential

Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training in Ophthalmology (CCT), or evidence of within 12 months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview Eligible for specialist registration within 12 months of interview

Desirable

Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience · Essential

Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general ophthalmology and high volume cataract services Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

Desirable

Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy Clinical

Knowledge and Skills · Essential

Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty

Desirable

Broad range of IT skills Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential

Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty Research

Essential

Knowledge of the principles involved in research Evidence of involvement in research

Desirable

Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers Teaching and

Training · Essential

Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's Experience of supervising trainees. Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

Formal teaching/ education qualification. Educational Supervisor training completed Management & Leadership

Essential

Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant Ability to practice independently as a consultant Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions Ability to be a flexible team member Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

Essential

Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable

Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Other · Essential

Meets professional health requirements Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role

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).