About
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for providing hospital services for the people of Bradford and communities across Yorkshire. We serve a core population of around 500,000 people and provide specialist services for some 1.1 million. Our 5,500 staff work over several sites, including Bradford Royal Infirmary — which provides the majority of inpatient services, St Lukes Hospital — which predominantly provides outpatient and rehabilitation services. We also manage community hospitals Eccleshilla, Westwood Park, Westbourne Green, Shipley and others.
Key Details
* Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire (Postcode BD9 6RJ)
* Contract: 12 months (Fixed Term, potential to become permanent)
* Working pattern: Part‑time – 8 sessions per week
* Salary: £105,504 – £139,882 pro rata per annum
* Grade: Locum Consultant
* Specialty: Ophthalmology – Strabismus and/or Paediatric Ophthalmology
Job Overview
Closing date: 13/03/2025
Shortlisting: week commencing 17/03/2025
Interviews: week commencing 24/03/2025
Responsibilities
* Manage strabismus and/or paediatric ophthalmology cases and may develop roles in general paediatric ophthalmology or emergency eye care services.
* Provide a range of ophthalmology services, including emergency eye care.
* Teach and supervise medical and allied health practitioners, including clinical fellows and ACPs.
* Attend ophthalmology clinical governance and business meetings.
* Commit to the Trust’s clinical governance and risk strategy.
* Perform any other duties necessary for the successful performance of the role.
Person Specification
Essential Experience
* Completion of approved training/sub‑specialty clinical experience in Strabismus and/or Paediatric Ophthalmology.
Essential Skills
* Ability to perform the requirements of the post.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations.
* Ability to work effectively in multi‑professional teams.
Essential Knowledge
* Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.
* Understanding of equality and diversity issues and their impact on patients, visitors and staff.
* Understanding of the NHS Constitution and the responsibilities it entails.
* Computer skills.
Essential Qualifications
* MBChB or equivalent.
* MRCP or FRCS of equivalent to specialty (UK) or equivalent.
* Member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (UK) or equivalent.
Applicant Requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.
Documents
* JD Locum Consultant (PDF)
* PS Locum Consultant (PDF)
* Useful Links (PDF)
* Code of Practice for Disclosure and Barring Service (PDF)
* Guidance for Applicants Including Values (PDF)
* People Strategy (PDF)
* Policy Statement on Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders (PDF)
* Policy Statement on Secure handling of Disclosure Information (PDF)
* Voluntary Living Wage Guidance (PDF)
* Candidate Pack (PDF)
Further Details / Informal Visits Contact
Name: Bashir Ahmed
Job title: General Manager
Email: [email protected]
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