Consultant Ophthalmologist with S/I in Paediatrics & Adult Strabismus

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

• Skills

  Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in Ophthalmology, other specialties and support staff

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  Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English

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  Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods and to respond to questions

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  Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff

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  Ability to be a flexible team member

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  Ability to cope with and effectively organize the workload of a consultant

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  Ability to practise independently as a consultant

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  Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership

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  Ability to help manage and lead the department balancing departmental and personal objectives

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  Ability to demonstrate a commitment to work within Trust policies as guided by the Clinical Director

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  Have a commitment to CME / CPD

• Values

  We are kind

• Values

  We are open

• Values

  We are inclusive

• Knowledge

  Knowledge and experience of Ophthalmology

• Knowledge

  Broad range of IT skills

• Knowledge

  Knowledge of evidence-based practice

• Knowledge

  Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies

• Knowledge

  Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation

• Knowledge

  Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

• Knowledge

  Interest in teaching medical, nursing, and other groups of staff

• Knowledge

  Experience of supervising trainee doctors, clinically and surgically

• Knowledge

  Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduate medical students

• Knowledge

  Experience of clinical or lab-based research with publications in peer reviewed journals

• Qualifications

  MB ChB or evidence of equivalent qualification

• Qualifications

  Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), and licenced to practice

• Qualifications

  Entered on the Specialist Register (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)

• Qualifications

  FRCOphth or equivalent

• Qualifications

  CCT in Ophthalmology

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  Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in all aspects of general Ophthalmology

• Qualifications

  Competent in Surgical and Medical Paediatric ophthalmology and ROP Screening

• Qualifications

  Competent in adult cataract surgery including training Juniors

• Qualifications

  Able to take responsibility for delivering Paediatric ophthalmology service without direct supervision