Job Description

Applications are invited for a Consultant post that will enhance the service of our large department that covers a population of approximately 1.2 million. We are looking for a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with a sub-specialist interest in Oculoplastic surgery to deliver outstanding patient care at our forward-thinking organisation.The successful candidate will join an active Oculoplastic service which covers all sub-specialty conditions including lid malpositions, lacrimal disorders, periocular tumours and orbital disease, with dedicated thyroid eye disease clinics. All oculoplastic surgical areas are covered, including joint lacrimal lists with ENT, apart from orbital surgery which is referred to tertiary referral centres. A joint Oculoplastic/ENT clinic is being set up, and we are also developing a facial skin cancer pathway with ENT and a joint operating list with general Plastics. The team comprises 3 Oculoplastic consultants (including this post), an Oculoplastic fellow/ST7 and an Oculoplastic nurse specialist.MTW is responsible for the provision of ophthalmology services for the people of Mid and West Kent. General and sub-specialty ophthalmology services are provided at the Eye, Ear, and Mouth Unit (EEMU), a modern, purpose-built facility attached to Maidstone Hospital, with further outpatient facilities provided at the Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury, Medway Maritime Hospital and Sevenoaks Hospital in a hub and spoke model.Main duties of the jobTo provide a high standard of care to any patient for whom you have clinical responsibility. This will include any patients cared for by you personally.To participate in clinical and other service activities and developments with the aim of ensuring a high standard of patient care.To take equal share in providing sub-specialty cover and covering for colleagues during period of absence. This will include electronic triage of referrals.To work in close co-operation with other medical, professional and managerial colleagues, both within and outside the specialty, to provide high quality health care to the Trust's patients, and to make a contribution to future thinking about the Trust's strategic direction.To ensure at all times that you comply with the General Medical Council's published guide Good Medical Practice including the Duties of a Doctor.The post holders will be required to also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the Clinical Director or General Manager for Ophthalmology.About usIn this year's NHS staff survey, our employees voted to recommend us as an employer, positioning us as the second most recommended NHS Trust in the South East.Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe Oculoplastics service covers all oculoplastic conditions including lid malposition, lacrimal, periocular tumours and thyroid eye disease/orbital disease. All oculoplastic surgical areas are covered, including joint lists with ENT, apart from orbital surgery which is referred to tertiary referral centres. The team includes an Oculoplastic Consultant, an Oculoplastic Fellow/ST7 and a newly appointed Oculoplastic nurse specialist.Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Evidence of appropriate clinical experience suitable for the post. Ability to work as an independent practitioner
• Recognised sub-specialty training in oculoplastic ophthalmic surgery
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinics and theatre lists
• Demonstrable experience in Clinical Audit and/or Research
• Evidence of competence in contemporary management strategies in Oculoplastic surgery
• Personal log demonstrating competence in Ophthalmology surgery with audited outcomes

Desirable

• Experience of risk management processes
• Experience of leading on developing new pathways/services

EDUCATION
Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• FRCOphth or equivalent
• Experience in Oculoplastic subspecialty training (12 months or more)

Desirable

• MD/ other higher degree
• Entered on Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
• Experience of working at consultant level in Oculoplastics

PERSONAL
Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Caring attitude to patients

Desirable

• Adaptable and willing to initiate and develop new ways of running clinical services.

Clinical governance and audit
Essential

• Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance
• Experience in performing clinical audit Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
• Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation

Desirable

• Active involvement in departmental clinical governance programme
• Completion and publication of a substantive audit or service improvement project

Teaching and continuous professional development
Essential

• Experience of teaching doctors in training and other clinical staff
• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Desirable

• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Employer details
Employer nameMaidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS TrustAddressMaidstoneHermitage LaneMaidstoneME16 9QQEmployer's websiteAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.359-MSD7070872CompanyLearn more about this companyVisit this company's hub to learn about their values, culture, and latest jobs.Share this jobSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Learn more about this companyVisit this company's hub to learn about their values, culture, and latest jobs.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.JobseekersBMJ CareersExplore BMJCookie Settingsxc2xa9 2014 - 2025 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. Powered by Madgex Job Board SoftwareCloseBefore you apply -
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