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Consultant in Paediatric Ophthalmology | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 15 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £105,504 - £139,882 Not defined |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2025 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX3 9DU |
| Company: | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7092751/321-MS-CON-7092751-S5 |
Summary
CONSULTANT IN PAEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY
A full time 10 PA post as a substantive Consultant in Paediatric Ophthalmology is available at the Oxford Eye Hospital. The ideal candidate would have post CCT Fellowship in paediatric ophthalmology. Candidates with adult strabismus experience are encouraged to apply. This is a substantive consultant post and the 10 PAs are apportioned 8 PAs for direct clinical care and 1.5 PAs for supporting professional activity with an on-call commitment.
Candidates are highly recommended to visit the department and hospital and are invited to contact Directorate Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology, Mr Jonathan Norrisjonathan.norris@ouh.nhs.ukor Clinical Director for Ophthalmology Rebecca TurnerRebecca.turner@ouh.nhs.uk
We are looking for an enthusiastic Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist to join our established team of Consultants and work in the Oxford Eye Hospital.
The Oxford Eye Hospital provides a paediatric ophthalmology services to the Oxfordshire Population as well as tertiary referral work from surrounding regions. The post-holder would be expected to provide a comprehensive paediatric ophthalmology service. The ability to also provide adult strabismus surgery would be desirable.
The paediatric ophthalmology service has a strong multidisciplinary interaction with general paediatric, neurosurgery, neurology and craniofacial departments of the neighbouring Oxford Children’s Hospital.
A clinical trials unit is active and research opportunities are available and encouraged. Participation on the consultant on-call rota is mandatory.
The paediatric ophthalmology team consists of a current locum consultant, one paediatric ophthalmology fellow and both optometrists and orthoptists with extended role. Deanery trainees also work in the service.
Applicants must be on the GMC specialist register or be within 6 months of doing so at the time of the interview. Applications from those wishing to work part-time or job share are welcomed.
Oxford Eye Hospital and the University Medical Sciences Division
1. The Oxford Eye Hospital was founded by Robert Doyne in 1886 and remains an internationally recognised centre of excellence for clinical research, particularly in retina and genetics. The Oxford Ophthalmological Congress held annually since 1909, is one of the largest scientific congresses in ophthalmology in Europe and attracts leading speakers across all ophthalmic disciplines.
1. The Medical Sciences Division is an internationally recognized centre of excellence for biomedical research and teaching and is the largest of the four academic divisions within the University. Over 5500 academics, researchers, NHS clinicians and GPs, administrative staff, with 1400 graduate and 1600 undergraduate students, together contribute to extensive research, teaching and clinical portfolios. The Medical Sciences Division is amongst the top five biomedical institutions in the world, and has been ranked number one for the last six years in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for clinical, pre-clinical and health sciences. The university comprises 44 colleges and halls with over 100 libraries. Students number around 22,000 in total, just over half of whom are undergraduates while over 40 per cent are international, representing 140 countries. Oxford has the youngest population of any city in England and Wales: nearly a quarter of its residents are university students.
Day
Time
Location
Work
Categorisation
No of PAs
Monday
AM
AM
OEH
OEH
Admin
SPA
DCC
SPA
0.75
0.25
PM
OEH
Paediatric clinic
DCC
1
Tuesday
AM
OEH
Virtual / telemed clinic
DCC
1
PM
OEH
Paediatric/neuro virtual clinic
DCC
1
Wednesday
AM
OEH
Paediatric clinic
DCC
1
PM
OEH
Paediatric clinic
DCC
1
Thursday
AM
AM
OEH
OEH
Paediatric oncology MDT
Theatre wk 4
DCC
DCC
0.62
0.313
PM
OEH
SPA / CPD
Theatre wk 4
SPA
DCC
0.75
0.313
Friday
AM
HH
Theatre wk 1 (Paediatric)
DCC
0.313
AM
OEH
PM
HH
Theatre wk 1 (Paediatric)
DCC
0.313
Saturday
AM
OEH
Theatre wk 2(adult squint)
0.313
PM
OEH
Theatre alt wk 2 (adult squint)
0.313
Additional agreed activity to be worked flexibly
OEH
Educational supervisor
SPA
0.25
Predictable emergency on-call work
OEH
On call
DCC
0.125
Unpredictable emergency on-call work
OEH
On call
DCC
0.125
Total No of PAs
10.01
Programmed activity
Number
Direct clinical care (including unpredictable on-call)
8.5
Supporting professional activities
Educational supervision / Departmental role
1
0.5
Other NHS responsibilities
-
External duties
-
TOTAL PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES
10.00
This advert closes on Wednesday 14 May 2025
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