Consultant Ophthalmologist (Medical Retina)

Job title:

Consultant Ophthalmologist (Medical Retina)

Company:

NHS

Job description

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is looking for a permanent Consultant Ophthalmologist with a sub-specialist interest in Medical Retina, who will be predominantly based at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) Shrewsbury with responsibilities across both hospital sites.Contribution to an out of hours on call rota is core to this role.Main duties of the joboProvide Ophthalmic services.oComplete clinical sessions in theatre, specialist medical retina clinics, and general clinics.oComplete supporting professional activities.oReceive and coordinate referrals from urgent eye clinics, optometrist and other ophthalmic colleagues.oTo develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.oTo have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.oTo deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.oTo follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.About usThe Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust’s catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) – all beautiful and unique.Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes’ drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.Date posted29 January 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number223-MC2187Job locationsRoyal Shrewsbury HospitalShrewsburySY3 8XQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesA formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the consultant’s duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesA formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the consultant’s duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
• FRCOphth or equivalent

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification

Entry CriteriaEssential

• Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: -Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) -Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
• Post CCT Fellowship experience in a subspecialist area

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
• FRCOphth or equivalent

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification

Entry CriteriaEssential

• Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: -Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) -Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
• Post CCT Fellowship experience in a subspecialist area

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Job date

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:35:11 GMT

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