Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist
4 days ago
Coventry
Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus To actively provide and support the further development of first‑class ophthalmology services for the Trust, working in collaboration with clinical colleagues in all disciplines to provide an integrated service for patients. The post will be for 10 programmed activities per week, giving adequate time for SPA duties. The working week has 8 sessions devoted to direct clinical care; this includes ROP screening and treatment sessions. Two SPA sessions of which 1.5 SPA are for supporting CPD, audit, teaching and training and the rest 0.5 SPA depends on the commitment. Appointee is expected to continue professional development (CPD) during the SPA time given to fulfil appraisal and revalidation. Travel time will be considered, and an adequate lunch break is provided. The department has a regular commitment to audit, with 10 sessions per year committed to audit and clinical governance. Teaching is an integral part of the unit, with junior doctors, medical students, orthoptic and optometry students rotating through the department. The candidate will be expected to participate in audits, seminars and lectures for medical students, junior doctors and other professional or lay groups with health interests. The successful candidate will form part of a team of consultants providing a comprehensive ophthalmology service to the population of Coventry and Warwickshire. Inpatient operating and clinical activity will take place at University Hospitals and Rugby St Cross Hospital. The successful candidate will manage paediatric patients and be part of the 1 in 10 consultant on‑call rota. University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. The Trust is renowned for contemporary facilities and a reputation as a national and international leader in research and innovation. • Manage paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus cases., • Conduct ROP screening and treatment sessions., • Provide inpatient operating and clinical care across University Hospitals and Rugby St Cross Hospital., • Participate in audits, research, teaching and CME activities., • Enrol and support training of junior staff, medical and optometry students., • Fulfil clinical governance and audit commitments., • Completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology., • Extensive training and experience in management of paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus., • Experience in ROP screening., • Paediatric ophthalmology Fellowship., • Post CCT fellowship training in complementary speciality e.g., paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus., • Training in educational supervision as defined by the GMC., • Specialisation that complements the UHCW Ophthalmology Department needs., • Experience in ROP treatment., • Completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology., • Extensive training and experience in management of paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus., • Experience in ROP screening., • Paediatric ophthalmology Fellowship., • Post CCT fellowship training in complementary speciality e.g., paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus., • Training in educational supervision as defined by the GMC., • Specialisation that complements the UHCW Ophthalmology Department needs., • Experience in ROP treatment., • Awareness of current issues affecting the NHS & UK Higher Education., • Training in clinical supervision as defined by the GMC., • Audit & research skills., • Track record of publications in peer‑reviewed scientific & clinical journals., • Ability to lead & co‑ordinate clinical teams., • Experience of teaching at postgraduate levels., • Experience of managing a paediatric ophthalmology Service., • Experience of team working in a multidisciplinary paediatric ophthalmology team., • Experience of research in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus., • Experience of running a trainee teaching programme in paediatric ophthalmology care., • Clinical leadership and management experience in developing and delivering new services., • Involvement in clinical leadership roles such as participation in QIPP projects & service improvement projects., • Evidence of promoting excellence in areas of research., • Management innovation experience. Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below). #J-18808-Ljbffr