Job summary
We are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated individual to join our Ophthalmology team. This post is aimed at providing ophthalmology services at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, associated hospitals and peripheral sites in Cornwall. The successful candidate is expected to deliver general and specialist ophthalmological services such as glaucoma, retina, and eye casualty.
The post holder is expected to work with the Consultant sub-specialty leads to mitigate possible risks to the service and to support the service's administrative team in organising, planning, and maintaining a safe and well-led service.
This post will benefit from a well-supported, regular 10 PA job plan, which will involve the rotation between sub-specialties. This may include retinal, glaucoma, minor ops, or vitreoretinal clinics and emergency work. The post holder is a key member of the team and is expected to approach the role with a team-based view on relationships within the department and with other specialties in the organisation. A successful candidate will be encouraged to engage and contribute to clinical audit, governance and quality improvement and innovation in the specialty and trust.
Main duties of the job
Other duties of post-holder
Examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge of patients.
Independent outpatient clinics including an emergency eye clinic.
Perform laser and minor operative procedures as and when needed.
Participation in 1 in 7 on call rota.
Supervision as required of junior medical staff during working hours in the department.
Involvement in Clinical Audit, teaching, and research.
Additional duties as may be required within the grade of a temporary or permanent nature.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
- We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
- Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
- We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
- Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with licence to practice with the General Medical Council.
- MRCOphth or equivalent.
Desirable
- Subspecialty experience in ophthalmology
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a specialty trainee or specialty doctor in general ophthalmology service including clinics, surgery, and any relevant subspecialty.
- Teaching (medical students, peers, MDT).
Desirable
- Ability to undertake independent ophthalmic surgery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with licence to practice with the General Medical Council.
- MRCOphth or equivalent.
Desirable
- Subspecialty experience in ophthalmology
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a specialty trainee or specialty doctor in general ophthalmology service including clinics, surgery, and any relevant subspecialty.
- Teaching (medical students, peers, MDT).
Desirable
- Ability to undertake independent ophthalmic surgery
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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