Consultant Ophthalmologist – Medical Retina

Consultant Ophthalmologist – Medical Retina

We are looking for a dynamic and forward‑thinking Consultant Ophthalmologist – Medical Retina to join a supportive team of specialists covering North Cumbria.

Education and Qualifications

• Essential

• FRCOphth or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
• Inclusion on the Specialist Registrar in Ophthalmology (or within six months of inclusion on GMC specialist register)

• Desirable

• Post CCT fellowship in applicable sub‑specialty

Experience and Knowledge

• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in clinical Ophthalmology
• Clinical Governance
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of clinical Ophthalmology problems both emergency and elective and in primary care.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for liaising with clinical staff for the clinical care of patients.

• Experience in High Volume Cataract surgery

Management and Administrative

• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of their chosen sub‑specialty service.
• Ability to cover on call

• Experience of audit management

Teaching

• Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
• Ability to teach clinical and personal skills required for Ophthalmic care

• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
• Teaching of non‑medical health professionals
• Educational Qualification

Research, Audit and Clinical Governance

• Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research
• Publications in referred journals

Communication Skills and Abilities

• Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
• Approachable and effective multi‑disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
• Team loyalty
• Positive approach to lessons learnt
• Confident approach without being arrogant

• IT Skills / Presentation Skills

Continued Professional / Personal Development

• Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning
• Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
• Participation in appropriate peer review processes

Personal Attributes

• Participation in on call and emergency cover.

• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working Scheme
• NHS Discounts
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Excellent opportunities for development
• Competitive NHS Pension scheme

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