Job Description

There are so many reasons to join our team at Sunderland Eye Infirmary. Aside from our fantastic staff, we have lots of exciting things going on. Work on our Eye Hospital in Sunderland has started, the new hospital means Sunderland will remain home to the regions only dedicated standalone eye hospital. It will strengthen our excellent reputation across the NHS, both regionally and nationally as a centre of excellence for ophthalmology care.As one of the few specialist eye hospitals in the country, research and using developing technology is a key part of our work. We encourage innovation and research in everything we do. There is always something to get involved in. If you share our vision for 'excellence in all that we do', we'd love you to join us!We are seeking an indivdual to join us as a permanent Consultant Ophthalmologist, who has a specialist interest in Vitreoretinal and Medical Retinal Ophthalmology. The post is offered full time with an indicative 10 PA job plan. The succesful applicant will join a team of 23 consultants and the post will be predominantly worked from Sunderland Eye Infirmary (SEI) with some requirement for delivery of peripheral clinics in Durham, Hartlepool and South Tyneside.Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will hold FRCOphth qualification or equivalent and ideally have spent a substantial period of time in sub specialist training (i.e 1 year fellowship prior to taking up post), with at least some of this in an Internationally recognised centre.Overall ResponsibilitiesSupport the current Consultants in keeping within the Trust targets for new patients and to continue to achieve 18 weeks RTTTo support the Current Consultants in keeping within the NPSA Directive for review patients (http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/news/delayed-appointments-can-lead-to-blindness-npsa-report/) avoiding cancelled follow-ups.To maintain the high levels of patient satisfaction in the unit by helping to provide a Consultant led service.To support the current Consultants in the medical and surgical management of VR/Medical Retinal ophthalmology. To audit outcomes and compare to the standards currently being set.To help with teaching and training of junior doctors, optometrists, ophthalmic nurses and medical students.To actively participate in service development within the sub-speciality and across the entire Ophthalmology unitInformal enquiries are welcome; please contact: Mr Ajay Kotagiri, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Director for Ophthalmology on 0191 5699954 or Ajay.Kotagiri@nhs.net or Professor David Steel, Consultant Ophthalmologist (VR) via d.steel@nhs.net.About usPlease help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.Date posted21 February 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalaryxc2xa3105,504 to xc2xa3139,882 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberC9155-OPMD-0225-35Job locationsSunderland Eye InfirmaryQueen Alexandra RoadSunderlandSR2 9HPJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesSupport the current Consultants in keeping within the Trust targets for new patients and to continue to achieve 18 weeks RTTTo support the Current Consultants in keeping within the NPSA Directive for review patients (http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/news/delayed-appointments-can-lead-to-blindness-npsa-report/) avoiding cancelled follow-ups.To maintain the high levels of patient satisfaction in the unit by helping to provide a Consultant led service.To support the current Consultants in the medical and surgical management of vitreoretinal (VR) disease and medical retinal ophthalmology patients. To audit outcomes and compare to the standards currently being set.To help with teaching and training of junior doctors, optometrists, ophthalmic nurses and medical students.To actively participate in service development within the sub-speciality and across the entire Ophthalmology unitPLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesSupport the current Consultants in keeping within the Trust targets for new patients and to continue to achieve 18 weeks RTTTo support the Current Consultants in keeping within the NPSA Directive for review patients (http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/news/delayed-appointments-can-lead-to-blindness-npsa-report/) avoiding cancelled follow-ups.To maintain the high levels of patient satisfaction in the unit by helping to provide a Consultant led service.To support the current Consultants in the medical and surgical management of vitreoretinal (VR) disease and medical retinal ophthalmology patients. To audit outcomes and compare to the standards currently being set.To help with teaching and training of junior doctors, optometrists, ophthalmic nurses and medical students.To actively participate in service development within the sub-speciality and across the entire Ophthalmology unitPLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLEPerson SpecificationManagement and administrative experienceEssential

• Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues
• Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills
• Develop and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.

Desirable

• Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals
• Management course and / or certificate

Audit and ResearchEssential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
• Involvement in quality improvement measures
• Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area
• Good presentation skills
• Experience of clinical research

Desirable

• Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals

Teaching and EducationEssential

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff
• Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills

Desirable

• Qualification in medical education

Personal AttributesEssential

• Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
• Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
• Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies
• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC

QualificationsEssential

• Primary medical qualification
• Full GMC registration
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the 6-month period with Executive Medical Director approval]

ExperienceEssential

• Full general Ophthalmic surgical training with extensive experience of general ophthalmology with sub-speciality expertise in VR and medical retina.

Desirable

• Fellowship level in VR/medical retinal ophthalmology

Person SpecificationManagement and administrative experienceEssential

• Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues
• Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills
• Develop and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.

Desirable

• Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals
• Management course and / or certificate

Audit and ResearchEssential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
• Involvement in quality improvement measures
• Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area
• Good presentation skills
• Experience of clinical research

Desirable

• Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals

Teaching and EducationEssential

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff
• Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills

Desirable

• Qualification in medical education

Personal AttributesEssential

• Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
• Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
• Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies
• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC

QualificationsEssential

• Primary medical qualification
• Full GMC registration
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the 6-month period with Executive Medical Director approval]

ExperienceEssential

• Full general Ophthalmic surgical training with extensive experience of general ophthalmology with sub-speciality expertise in VR and medical retina.

Desirable

• Fellowship level in VR/medical retinal ophthalmology

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