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Consultant Ophthalmologist - Oculoplastic
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Main area: Ophthalmology
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref: 382-DOC46-24-A
Site: Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Town: Blackpool
Salary: £93,666 - £126,281 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 31/07/2024 23:59
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.
We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.
We welcome and encourage applications from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining a healthy home-life balance.
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a Full time Oculoplastic Consultant who will be keen to strengthen and expand the Ophthalmology department and meet the increasing demand in eye care around the Fylde Coast.
Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or be within 6 months of gaining CCT. FRCOphth or equivalent and relevant experience, or fellowship in the relevant specialty is expected.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based on the following:
- 7 FIXED DCC PAs
- 2 SPAs
- 1 Admin session
- 2 Operating Lists
- 2 General Outpatient clinics
- 2 Specialist clinics
- 1 Laser clinic
The clinical commitments of this post will include responsibility for inpatient and outpatient care at Blackpool Victoria Hospital (BVH). There is also a commitment to give opinions on ophthalmic problems in peripheral hospitals: This commitment is not onerous.
Person specification
Legal Qualification
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date.
- Full registration with the GMC
Qualifications
- FRCOPHTH or Equivalent CCST in Ophthalmology.
Experience
- Minimum 8 years clinical experience
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
- Oculoplastic Fellowship or equivalent experience in Oculoplastic
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Effective teaching skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff.
- Computer and IT skills.
- Educational qualification or working towards.
Skills
- Surgical experience- especially in Cataract and Oculoplastic surgery.
- Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations.
- Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare setting.
Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.
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