Consultant Ophthalmologist Paediatrics & Adult Strabismus

Essential Desirable Education and professional qualifications FRCOphth, MRCOphth or equivalent Full GMC registration Entry on GMC specialist register Higher research degree Postgraduate prizes and awards Other medical qualifications Experience outside specialty Knowledge/Previous experience in subspecialty Sub-specialty training (fellowship level or equivalent) in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Evidence of ability to perform advanced subspecialty specific surgery. Sub-specialty interest within paediatric ophthalmology to complement existing Consultants. ROP Treater experience Attended appropriate courses/meetings in the last 3 years relevant to the specialty. Understanding of NHS Research & Clinical Audit Understanding of research methodology and ethics Experience in audit at local level Interest in clinical research evidenced by publications and participation in research projects. Presentations at local/ regional/national/ international meetings Relevant audit projects Statistical Knowledge Teaching Evidence of enthusiasm and experiencing teaching undergraduates, postgraduates, and other healthcare professionals Evidence of experience and ability in teaching Supervision of projects Training the trainers course or equivalent Qualification in medical education Communication & interpersonal skills Ability to lead and work with a multidisciplinary team. Ability to delegate appropriately. Willingness to become part of existing ophthalmology team. Communication skills, particularly in dealing with other medical teams and parents. Prepared to put patients interests above all other. Good presentation skills. Track record of leadership positions and with evidence of success withing those roles Information technology skills Management Managerial experience demonstrating an improvement in services. Attendance at recognized management course Management qualification Practical Requirements Commitment to continuing personal professional development. Flexible/Adaptable with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability. Native English speaker or relevant language qualification. Full UK Driving Licence Job description Job responsibilities Essential Desirable Education and professional qualifications FRCOphth, MRCOphth or equivalent Full GMC registration Entry on GMC specialist register Higher research degree Postgraduate prizes and awards Other medical qualifications Experience outside specialty Knowledge/Previous experience in subspecialty Sub-specialty training (fellowship level or equivalent) in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Evidence of ability to perform advanced subspecialty specific surgery. Sub-specialty interest within paediatric ophthalmology to complement existing Consultants. ROP Treater experience Attended appropriate courses/meetings in the last 3 years relevant to the specialty. Understanding of NHS Research & Clinical Audit Understanding of research methodology and ethics Experience in audit at local level Interest in clinical research evidenced by publications and participation in research projects. Presentations at local/ regional/national/ international meetings Relevant audit projects Statistical Knowledge Teaching Evidence of enthusiasm and experiencing teaching undergraduates, postgraduates, and other healthcare professionals Evidence of experience and ability in teaching Supervision of projects Training the trainers course or equivalent Qualification in medical education Communication & interpersonal skills Ability to lead and work with a multidisciplinary team. Ability to delegate appropriately. Willingness to become part of existing ophthalmology team. Communication skills, particularly in dealing with other medical teams and parents. Prepared to put patients interests above all other. Good presentation skills. Track record of leadership positions and with evidence of success withing those roles Information technology skills Management Managerial experience demonstrating an improvement in services. Attendance at recognized management course Management qualification Practical Requirements Commitment to continuing personal professional development. Flexible/Adaptable with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability. Native English speaker or relevant language qualification. Full UK Driving Licence