Job SummarySheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in Cornea to join our progressive and highly regarded Ophthalmology Directorate. This is a part-time (0.5 WTE), permanent post based predominantly at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, with activity across our wider ophthalmology service including the Northern General Eye Centre.
You will join a well-established, forward-thinking corneal service, working alongside experienced consultant colleagues and a skilled multidisciplinary team including specialist nurses, optometrists and allied health professionals.
The Corneal service delivers comprehensive outpatient, procedural and surgical care for patients across Sheffield and the wider region. The successful candidate will contribute to the assessment and management of complex corneal conditions, support delivery of specialist clinics and theatre activity, and help shape future service development within a busy teaching hospital environment.
This post offers an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and ambitious department with a strong reputation for teamwork, innovation and patient-centred care, while living and working in a city renowned for its quality of life and access to outstanding countryside.
Main duties of the jobThe appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, effective and modern Ophthalmology service, practicing the full remit of the specialty.
They will take their equal share in providing sub-specialty cover and will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence. They will have continuing responsibility for patients in their care and the proper functioning of the Department.
They will be expected to take part in the support and training of junior Ophthalmologists and the development and training of medical students and ancillary allied professionals.
Appointments are made to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the person appointed is required to be sufficiently flexible to undertake their main clinical duties at any of the sites within the Trust and/or to change their base hospital.
The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.
For further information, please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
About usLocated on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
Desirable- MD or PhD or equivalent
- Further qualifications in research methods, teaching and/or management
Continuous Professional DevelopmentEssential- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Management and AdministrationEssential- Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
Personal attributesEssential- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Good written communication skills
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).
ResearchEssential- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Clinical governance and auditEssential- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Teaching and trainingEssential- Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
- Evidence of past training and on-going CPD as an Educator
- To have the ability to teach to all groups of staff
Desirable- Advanced Teaching Qualification
Clinical experienceEssential- Evidence of subspecialist training in Corneal (TSC or equivalent).
- Corneal surgical experience including related cataract surgery.
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner.
- Evidence of competence in corneal and anterior segment surgery, including management of corneal pathology and related cataract surgery, with evidence of independent practice.
- Personal log demonstrating competence in corneal and anterior segment surgery, including audited outcomes in corneal procedures and related cataract surgery.
Desirable- Completion of Corneal Fellowship.
- Evidence of delivering training of small incision cataract surgery.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
