Main duties of the job
Providing evidence‑based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
* Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support).
* Multidisciplinary team working is a key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues.
* Carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as well as contributing to undergraduate and post‑graduate and continuing medical education activity.
* Providing cover for Consultant colleagues' periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy.
* Participating in clinical audit and in continuing medical education.
* Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
* Participating in an out of hours Consultant on‑call rota.
Job responsibilities
GMC Registration with a licence to practice is essential. Candidates must hold CCT (or equivalent) and entry on the Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining CCT by the interview date.
Management and Leadership Responsibilities
* To support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Division Management Team.
* To contribute to the leadership and development of services under the direction of the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trust’s business plans.
* The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Division, including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives.
* Work in partnership with colleagues in other Divisions within the Trust.
* As part of the Division Management Team, assist in the cost‑effective utilisation of resources, including pay and non‑pay items such as equipment and drugs, within budgets.
* Work within the Trust’s framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures.
* Undertake direct supervision of junior colleagues and participate in departmental/trust wide teaching programmes.
* Undertake investigations and report writing for incidents and participate in clinical risk management.
* Appointed candidates will embody the STAR values and use the principles of the NHS Constitution for England to guide decisions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Fully registered with the GMC.
* CCT (or equivalent for non‑UK applicants of equivalent status), or be accredited (or equivalent), upon applying for the substantive role and be on the GMC Specialist Register in the specialty appropriate for this consultant post at the time of taking up the consultant appointment. Alternatively, candidates can hold or be within 6 months of their CCT or CAESR at interview.
* MRCOphth (UK) or equivalent.
Experience
* Clinical training/experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT.
* Expertise in full range of General Ophthalmology conditions.
* Ability to lead a multi‑professional team and take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
* Sub‑speciality interests will be supported.
* Ability to manage high volume cataract lists.
* Preferable to have sub‑speciality experience that fits in with Division needs.
Management Administration
* Demonstrable ability to manage priorities.
* Demonstrable multi‑disciplinary team leadership skills.
* Experience of audit and management.
Employer details
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
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