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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Contract
12 months (fixed term contract)
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (plus on call commitment)
Job ref
320-MDQ-6853526-KJ
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queens Hospital Burton
Town
Burton-On-Trent
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/01/2025 23:59

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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology s/i in Glaucoma

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

Locum Consultant in Glaucoma Ophthalmology

There has never been a better time to come and work at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.   We provide the highest quality care to patients across Derbyshire, Staffordshire and the surrounding areas.  

You can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

MINDFUL EMPLOYER – University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust has signed the Charter for Employers who are positive about Mental Health. 

The candidate would join a team of 7 consultants, 4 middle grade doctors and 1 trainee offering a full range of services consistent with a large hospital. The Ophthalmology team are a friendly, dedicated and forward thinking team within the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton.

Main duties of the job

The candidate will be able to participate in departmental teaching and study opportunities and will be able to attend recognised courses where they do not compromise service delivery.

The unit is supported by a full Orthoptic department and a highly trained nursing team, providing a glaucoma service, RMD service and one-stop cataract assessment.  The Ophthalmology Department is primarily based at the  Treatment Centre for both out patients and day case procedures.  In patient work and paediatrics is also carried out in the main hospital as well as ophthalmology.  We also provide a range of consultant outreach services in local community settings

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post will be based at Queen’s Hospital, Burton but  , we expect flexibility to be able to work across all sites of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Foundation Trust should the need arise.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Mr James Tildsley, Consultant Ophthalmologist on 01332 787515

Ms Lola Lawuyi, Consultant Ophthalmologist on 01283 566333, ext 6366

Mr Luke Gregory, General Manager on 01283 566333, ext 6400

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Medically qualified & possess FRCOphth or equivalent
  • GMC registration and a license to practice at time of application
Desirable criteria
  • Training qualification
  • Relevant Higher Degree or equivalent
  • Eligible for entry on GMC Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview and entry on GMC Specialist Register by date of commencement or evidence that the GMC is processing the Specialist Registration application (MUST be provided prior to interview)

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria
  • Proven clinical experience in Ophthalmology with a broad experience of the specialty, minimum of 6 years, 3 years at specialty registrar level.
  • Glaucoma Fellowship
  • Experience of and undertaken Clinical audit, with recently presented findings
  • Higher training in glaucoma management and surgery
Desirable criteria
  • Filtration/tube surgery and MIGS

Management & Administrative Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of audit management

Teaching Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of the delivery of high quality teaching.
  • Post graduate qualification in Medical Education

Research Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Other Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Commitment to Continuing Medical Education & the requirements of Clinical Governance & Audit

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024Age Friendly Employer

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mr James Tildsley
Job title
Consultant Ophthalmologist and ACD
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 787515
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