Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology – Paediatric and

About The Role

The Ophthalmology department are looking for a full-time Locum Consultant, with a view to substantive, to join a team of 17 consultants to provide a comprehensive Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus service at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.  In addition, the post holder will be expected to participate in all elements of Ophthalmology departmental activity. 

This is a 10 PA post comprising paediatric, adult motility and general outpatient clinics, paediatric and strabismus operating sessions and cataract operating sessions and to include ROP screening.  There will be a general on call commitment of 1:12 

The successful applicant will be expected to participate fully in developing ophthalmic services, training and research.  There is a bi-weekly teaching session on Wednesday afternoons which involves the Consultants, Junior Doctors and nursing and orthoptic staff, plus regular M&M / Audit meetings.  

Key Responsibilities: 

To provide outpatient and surgical services to ophthalmology patients, both paediatric and adult. 
In conjunction with the Clinical Director have an active part in the development of paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus services. 
To deliver education on paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus across the specialty and wider Trust 
To provide a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in the Trust, including emergency patients when required. 
To take responsibility for the professional supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff in conjunction with colleagues. 
To participate in the education and training of junior doctors, medical students, nurses, orthoptists, and general practitioners. 
To maintain and develop good communications with general practitioners and community providers, e.g.  Optometrists. 
To demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of clinical governance. 
To participate in the Trust’s Safety Learning Event reporting system. 
To attend multi-disciplinary meetings on behalf of the ophthalmology specialty. 
To participate and contribute to audit. 
To develop a programme of personal professional education and development, within available resources and within the workload and priorities of the service as agreed with the Clinical Director and in accordance with Royal College requirements.  The Trust will provide the necessary support for this. 
To participate in retinopathy of prematurity screening shared across 3 colleagues.

Please see a copy of the Job Description here

Person Specification 

Qualifications 

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice 
MRCOphth/FRCOphth/FRCS 
Higher professional training in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus

Clinical Experience 

Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights 
Evidence of a paediatric and strabismus fellowship or equivalent experience

Clinical Skills 

Demonstrable skills and experience of paediatric ophthalmology (including paediatric and adult strabismus) 
Understanding of clinical risk management

Knowledge 

Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge 
Knowledge and use of evidence based practice 
Excellent IT skills 
Effective, confident presentation ability 
Experience in and outside speciality

Other 

Evidence of participation in audit 
Good oral and written communication skills 
Publications  
Prizes and honours 
Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making

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