NHS Locum Consultant

Overview

Provide a comprehensive Ophthalmic service at NGH and support the provision of an effective county-wide service, both at Northampton and Daventry. Access to a serviceable vehicle and a valid driving licence is required. Proficiency in cataract surgery and a commitment to training is essential. The post will ideally suit a forward-thinking individual with the desire to further their career in ophthalmology.

A desire to participate in research and clinical audit is essential. It is essential that the post-holder should hold the FRCOphth or an equivalent qualification and be on the GMC specialist register or will obtain a relevant CCT within 6 months of interview. Interview date TBC.

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

• Responsibility for the patients in his/her care and for the proper functioning of the department.
• Carry out teaching duties as required and take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education programme and in the teaching of Ophthalmic Trainees within the department.
• Contribute to the teaching and training of nursing staff and other healthcare professionals both within the department and elsewhere within the Trust as appropriate.
• Regularly attend and participate in departmental educational meetings.
• Maintain an active role in the robust clinical audit programme in operation within the department and take part in regional and national audits as required.
• Report all critical incidents and attend and support the departmental audit and clinical governance meetings.
• Generate revenue for the Trust and department through innovative working practice.
• Support the provision of an effective county-wide ophthalmic service and participate in research and clinical audit as appropriate.

• FRCOphth or an equivalent qualification is essential.
• Be on the GMC specialist register or obtain a relevant CCT within 6 months of interview.

We value diversity and promote equality of opportunity. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds, as these groups are underrepresented in our hospitals. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds to ensure everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

We strive to create an inclusive and collaborative environment for all staff.

At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. We are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire. We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence® designated accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Centre (ANCC).

We celebrate staff achievements and are committed to working as one team to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills.