Consultant in Cornea and External Eye Disease

Job Overview

The successful candidate will complement the existing corneal team and will be expected to play an active role in the running of the corneal firm. He or she will also be expected to participate in the workload of the department should the need arise. There is a 1 in 10 Category B (low frequency) Consultant on call commitment associated with this post.

We are an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce. The trust is committed to designing services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. We will use anonymous information from your application to ensure we meet our pledge.

The trust supports the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Qualifications

• Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
• Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview, higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent, evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general ophthalmology and sub‑specialty experience in cornea and external eye diseases
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision, 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, up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Experience with immunosuppression
• Skills in general ophthalmology and cornea. Able to operate independently covering a comprehensive range of corneal surgery, understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence based practice
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Evidence of peer review research papers, experience of teaching medical students
• Experience of supervising trainees
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team, 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, demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Management experience
• 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 multidisciplinary basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member, ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations, ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels, demonstrates the 4 Trust values
• Meets professional health requirements
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role

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