Job summary
Employer heading
Consultant Ophthalmologist - Paediatric, Strabismus & Neuro
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
We are advertising for a Substantive Consultant Ophthalmologist with an interest Paediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus and Neuro Ophthalmology.
The Sussex Eye Hospital is a specialist eye hospital with two dedicated ophthalmic theatres (one with anaesthetic cover); one ward; outpatients department and orthoptic departments and a 24hr eye casualty service. The Orthoptic department is run by the Head Orthoptist and 6 orthoptic colleagues and opticians the new role will work closely with this team to provide the Paedatric, strabismus and Neuro ophthalmology service. The Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital has 3 dedicated paedatric theatres, a day case unit and 3 wards and the Trevor Mann Baby Unit provides level 3 neonatal care.
The service serves a population of approximately 750,000, through the hub at the Sussex Eye Hospital and the spoke unit at Princess Royal Hospital and Lewes Queen Victoria Hospital.
The Sussex Eye Hospital has an active role in research, supported by its own research team and the trust research department.
Main duties of the job
The role involves working in a friendly department which providing a comprehensive paediatric, strabismus and neuro ophthalmology service as described in the timetable. Working alongside a skilled Orthoptic team, Mrs Victoria Barrett Ophthalmology Consultant with a special interest in Paediatric ophthalmology, strabismus and Neuro ophthalmology and Mr Dominic Heath who is reducing his hours as he moves towards full retirement and Dr Sarah Cooper Neurologist with a special interest in Neuro ophthalmology. The Oculoplastic team supports the service with oculoplastic and orbital expertise. The Uveitis Consultant Ed Hughes supports complex paediatric patients with uveitis. As well as the Neonatal and Paediatric and Neurosurgery teams.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
There are outpatients facilities on both sites, with the main department at Brighton. Both sites have Visual Field analysers and OCT scanning facilities. The main orthoptic department is at SEH but there is also a service at PRH. We provide Medical Retina services at Hove Polyclinic. Most surgery is performed in 2 ophthalmic theatres at SEH, one with anaesthetic cover; and cataract surgery is also performed at Lewes Victoria Hospital. Paediatric Surgery is provide at the Royal Alexander Hospital which is the childrens Hospital on the main hospital site at the Royal Sussex County Hospital and has a team of anaesthetic anaesthetists and other specialist paediatric staff. Special care baby units at Brighton (Trevor Mann Baby Unit) Level 3 and at Princess Royal Hospital Level 2. We work closely with Neurology and Neurosurgery and Dr Sarah Cooper is a Neurologist with a special interest in Neuro ophthalmology and works within our department. We provide a service to the regional Pituitary service a multidisciplinary team of Neurosurgery, Endocrinology and Neuroradiology
Person specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Basic medical degree
- • Postgraduate qualification (FRCOphth or equivalent) specialist qualification
- • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- • CCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable criteria
- Higher Degree
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential criteria
- High level of paediatric or neuro ophthalmology subspeciality training
- High level of clinical experience in all aspects of Ophthalmology.
- Evidence of personal patient centred outcomes/audit
- Excellent clinical skills.
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
Desirable criteria
- Fellowship level training in paediatric ophthalmology
- Fellowship level training in Neuro ophthalmology
- Fellowship training in strabismus
- Highly competent Cataract surgeon
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
Desirable criteria
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation
Essential criteria
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance /
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prize and honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Appropriate progression of career to date
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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 it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Robert Purbrick
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Ophthalmology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273696955
- Additional information
Dr Victoria Barrett, Consultant
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