Consultant Ophthalmologist with interest in Medical & Diabetic Retina Kettering
Job description
Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Medical Retina and Diabetic Retina
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust would like to invite applications for a new substantive consultant post in Ophthalmology, to join the existing team of five Ophthalmologists (and two locums) providing acute and out-patient care to the population of Northamptonshire and surrounding regions. High Volume Cataract surgery and Eye Casualty is an essential requirement, sub-specialism interest in Medical Retina and Diabetic Retina Service is desirable.
The Department of Ophthalmology at Kettering General Hospital is committed to providing high quality, patient centred care and it is expected the successful candidate will be an exceptional and highly motivated individual, working with a similar ethos. The post-holder will participate in the Ophthalmology on call rota at the Trust.
Two initiatives for Ophthalmology include;
1. The development and expansion of the old ENT out-patient area, creating two injection procedure rooms, clinic rooms and separate waiting room for patients.
2. Source suitable accommodation, to modify an Ophthalmology out-patient unit which will offer better access to diagnostics, virtual and face to face facilities in the community.
This advert and Job Description are pending Royal College approval.
The Eye Casualty, LA/GA daycase procedures and inpatient provision will remain onsite at Kettering General Hospital.
The post-holder will be joining a cohesive team of five Consultant Ophthalmologist's and will enjoy proactive involvement in developing and delivering, new innovative, clinical pathways and support education, audits and learning as an established Teaching Unit.
Visits to the Trust
Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact us (see below) to discuss the post.
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to visit the hospital.
Applicants will be reimbursed travelling expenses for:
1. Pre-interview visits for short-listed candidates only (maximum of 2 visits)
2. Attendance at interview
Contacts:
Miss Jayshree Menon
Consultant and Clinical Lead
Kettering General Hospital NHS trust
Secretary: 01536 491268/492165
Mr T Shergill
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Kettering General Hospital NHS trust
Secretary: 01536 492165
Mr V Sampat
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Kettering General Hospital NHS trust
Secretary: 01536 493565
Kettering is centrally located – London is less than 1 hour by rail and Kettering to Paris via Eurostar is 3 hours. By road, Kettering is within easy reach of 5 international airports and 75% of the country can be reached within 2 hours
The area offers everything from traditional market towns to charming villages and picturesque countryside. The town has excellent and expanding educational facilities.
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
