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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (On call cover)
Job ref
389-CONS-276-A
Employer
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
BTHFT
Town
Bradford
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 Pro rata Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/08/2025 23:59

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Consultant Ophthalmology VR

Consultant

Job overview

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Consultant colleague to the department of Ophthalmology which sits within the Digestive diseases and Surgery Clinical Service Unit (CSU) based at Bradford Royal Infirmary. The post holder will be expected to have a broad experience of the specialty, particularly VR.

Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC at the time of application, fit to practice and able to demonstrate that they have the required broad-based training, experience and knowledge for the post.

 

 

 

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be part of a team of 15 Ophthalmology Consultants

  • The post-holder will be expected to have experience in the management VR.
  • The post holder will be an enthusiastic teacher and participate in the training of medical and allied health practitioners. 
  • The post-holder will be expected to provide a range of Ophthalmology Services including emergency eye care.
  • The post-holder will attend the Ophthalmology clinical governance and business meetings.
  •       A commitment to the Trust’s clinical governance and risk strategy is mandatory.

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Working for our organisation

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

  • We value people
  • We are one team
  • We care

We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role of VR Consultant in  Ophthalmology.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MBChB or equivalent, FRCOphth, CCT or within 6 months of AAC date , On Specialist Register with GMC and continue to hold a licence to practice

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of completing a period of approved training / sub specialist clinical experience in VR.

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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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kamran Khan
Job title
Consultant
Email address
[email protected]
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