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Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
About
Kettering General Hospital is a medium-sized district general hospital which provides a wide range of services to about 300,000 people in North Northamptonshire.
The hospital has served its local community since 1897. It became an NHS Trust in 1994 and a Foundation Trust in November 2008.
The Trust's goal is to provide the highest standards of care for all of its patients and to fully support carers and visitors.
It has developed many state-of-the-art facilities run by highly qualified staff including:
- An £18m short-stay surgery Centre – The Treatment Centre – which enables the majority of operations to be done with stays of less than 48 hours
- A £4.7m Cardiac Centre providing heart-related treatments closer to people’s homes
The Trust also has:
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600 inpatient and day case beds
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A modern A&E department
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A large maternity wing
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17 operating theatres
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An intensive care unit
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Skin care centre – the Jubilee Wing
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Cancer care wing – the Centenary Wing
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Special care baby unit
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Excellent diagnostic facilities e.g. CT and MRI scanners.
The Trust employs more than 3,200 staff and considers them its greatest asset.
As well as services based at the main Kettering site the Trust also runs a wide range of outpatient clinics in Corby, Wellingborough and Irthlingborough.
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Accepting applications until: 02-Dec-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 02-Dec-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- Kettering General Hospital
- Cyfeiriad
- Rothwell Road
- Tref
- Kettering
- Cod post
- NN16 8UZ
- Major / Minor Region
- Northamptonshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Oriau
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
Salary
- Cyflog
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Ophthalmology
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust would like to invite applications for a substantive consultant post in Ophthalmology, to join the existing team of six Ophthalmologists providing acute and out-patient care to the population of Northamptonshire and surrounding regions. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic full-time consultant ophthalmologist. The post is for a consultant with a sub-specialist interest in Cornea and Anterior Segment and high volume Cataract surgery to complement the department based at Kettering. This is a replacement post and to add to our existing team of consultants.
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 and support the Eye Casualty service.
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The new appointee will share responsibilities with consultant colleagues for providing a high standard of comprehensive eye care and, will be expected to develop services in their special interest, not only within the Kettering NHS Trust but with the local corneal services at Leicester and Norhampton at a later date, as part of an ongoing countrywide strategy for developing acute services. The successful candidate will also have one dedicated session supporting the Eye casualty service. The consultant will be part of the Corneal MDT group based at Leicester and will be able to avail of peer support.
The on-call commitment is one week in seven and covers the north of the county and is based at Kettering.
Other duties include the full range of administrative activities involved in running the clinics and department including training and supervision of junior staff and supervision of clinical audit as well as working with other specialities. The appointee will be expected to take part in CME activities in line with College recommendations.
The appointee will be expected to work closely with the Clinical Lead and existing colleagues within the department to maximise clinic and theatre utilisation to achieve the agreed targets
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Kettering General Hospital is a defence positive trust, supporting veterans, reservists, spouses & their families, and cadet armed forces volunteers, utilising their unique skills and experiences within the hospital workforce. We provide exceptional support to our employees who serve as reservists, ensuring they can balance their civilian and military responsibilities effectively.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Timetable of Fixed Commitments
There will be 10 sessions per week (full-time), six of which will be fixed clinical sessions (including 2 specialty clinics). The post attracts 11 programmed activities.
It should be emphasised that this is a provisional timetable and there may be a possibility of altering or adjusting it as the department develops further with 3 session working days and virtual clinics.
Further details available on attached JD /PS
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.
Person specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Medical degree FRCS or equivalent. Full GMC registration. On Specialist Registrar/Accreditation
- Will be required to maintain a full registration with General Medical Council
Knowledge & Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Minimum of 7 years postgraduate experience, including higher surgical training. Part of this period may be in a post equivalent with responsibility and training potential
- At least 3 years’ experience higher surgical training in approved ophthalmology post
- Extensive experience in management of ophthalmology conditions
- Proven involvement in clinical audit Proven track record of ophthalmology research with evidence of publications
Meini prawf dymunol
- Special interest that complements the Department
- Commitment to clinical risk management and clinical governance
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good written and verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- Ability to teach effectively to all levels of staff
- Ability to motivate and develop junior medical staff
- Ability to plan, implement and evaluate research. Participate in and implement audits. Be actively involved with Risk Management strategies
- Flexible approach, able to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
Meini prawf dymunol
- The appointee will be expected to drive and provide own transport and live within reasonable travelling distance of Kettering General Hospital for on-call commitments
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Miss Jayshree Menon
- Teitl y swydd
- Consultant and Clinical Lead
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01536 491268
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
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.
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
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