We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Consultant Ophthalmologist to complete a supportive team of specialists covering North Cumbria. Voted one of the best places to live in the UK, North Cumbria houses the Lake District, one of the country's most outstanding places of natural beauty and the region is an attractive, largely rural area with access to good road, rail and air communications. Housing is relatively inexpensive and there are excellent state and private education establishments.
The post would be based at the Cumberland Infirmary Hospital, Carlisle however the role would be for job planned working sessions at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven as well as potentially other peripheral Ophthalmic clinical sites
Main duties of the job
We are looking for candidates who are interested in developing innovative ophthalmic practice helping to bridge the gap between acute hospital care, community and primary care. Our post offers an exciting opportunity for an ophthalmologist to help us develop a 'whole system' approach to delivering safe and effective modern eye care.
The successful candidate will join a team of consultant ophthalmologists, with specialist interests, who provide general ophthalmic services across North Cumbria to serve a population of approx. 360,000 with some referrals also coming from part ofSouth West Scotland and West Northumbria
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
* Being a clinically led organisation
* Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
* A positive patient experience every time
* A great place to work
* Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
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As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
* FRCOphth or equivalent
* Full GMC registration
Desirable
* Post CCT fellowship in applicable sub-specialty
* Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
* High standard of clinical skill and expertise in clinical Ophthalmology
* Clinical Governance
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of clinical Ophthalmology problems both emergency and elective and in primary care.
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for liaising with clinical staff for the clinical care of patients.
Desirable
* Experience in High Volume Cataract surgery
Management and Administrative
Essential
* Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of their chosen subspecialty service.
* Ability to cover on call
Desirable
* Experience of audit management
Teaching
Essential
* Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
* Ability to teach clinical and personal skills required for Ophthalmic care
Desirable
* Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
* Teaching of non-medical health professionals
* Educational Qualification
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
* Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit
Desirable
* Ability to supervise postgraduate research
* Publications in referred journals
Communication skills and abilities
Essential
* Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
* Approachable and effective multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
* Team loyalty
* Positive approach to lessons learnt
* Confident approach without being arrogant
Desirable
* IT Skills / Presentation Skills
Continued Professional / Personal Development
Essential
* Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning
* Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
* Participation in appropriate peer review processes
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Participation in on call and emergency cover.
Desirable
* Full UK driving licence
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