Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Department

The department consists of seven consultants (on post currently vacant) and four Speciality Doctors. There are two trainees rotating through training posts. There are four specialist nurses practising in advanced roles such as cataract clinics, post-operative cataracts and glaucoma clinics. We have AHPs working in Orthoptist roles. The department is also supported by an eye clinic liaison officer and a medical photography team.

The department sees 44,000 patients in an outpatient capacity each year and we have clinics in oculoplastic, paediatric ophthalmology, medical retina, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, cataract, and corneal sub-specialty areas. A sub specialty interest to complement the existing subspecialties is welcomed.

The majority of our outpatient clinics take place at the modern Rotherham Community Health Centre in Rotherham town centre.

Surgical work predominantly takes place in the theatre suite at the main Rotherham Hospital site. More than 90 percent of our surgery is carried out under local anaesthetic as day surgery cases and the department is well supported by the day surgery unit. Cataract, glaucoma surgery, laser surgery, squint surgery, corneal grafts, oculoplastic surgery and other ocular operations are undertaken.

The success rates of cataract surgery undertaken at the Trust are higher than the national rates and the complication rates of surgery are a lot less than the national ones. We are a modern department with state-of-the-art surgical equipment.

The department is supported by Service Manager, Mr Mike Flint and Orthoptics Service Manager, Ms Caroline Pollard.

Departmental educational, governance and clinical business meetings occur monthly. The weekly educational programme is inclusive and robust and supports strong team working. Nominated educational supervisors support trainees within the department, with the oversight of the College Tutor.

The Post

The post is based at Rotherham Community Health Centre, which is part of The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, and the primary responsibilities of the post holder are:

The post holder will work under the supervision of the Consultants in outpatients and operating theatres at Rotherham Community Health Centre, and Rotherham General Hospital. Elective and Non Elective in-patient services are provided at Rotherham General Hospitals. When on-call for emergencies out of normal working hours been resident on site at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is not mandatory but must be on site within 15 minutes.

The post holder is encouraged to carry out Clinical Audit and potentially research activities as an inherent part of normal clinical duties. There are opportunities to provide teaching and training roles within Yorkshire and Humber Deanery for Postgraduates. There are also opportunities to develop BMS staff towards Advanced Practitioner roles.

It will be a requirement of the post to maintain CPD activity (supported by funded study leave) to achieve Royal College compliance with the CPD programme.

The new appointee will take on the responsibility and development of specialities/multidisciplinary team meetings relevant to their interests and subject to the needs of the Department in negotiation with the Head of Department. The Department is keen to support any key interests that a Specialty Doctor may have and encourages personal and departmental development to support the service.

There are opportunities for the successful applicant to participate in other areas if the service has an input to its development.

To participate in the effective running of the department, contributing to an equitable share of workload and facilities. To engage in the efficient use of staff and resources for the development of the service in support of changing needs of patients and clinical users within the trust and the network and in the context of the Trust Quality Improvement programme.

To maintain a close working relationship with the other Specialty Doctor and Consultant Ophthalmologists and the technical and scientific staff within the Department.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
• Please confirm your GMC registration number
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• Equivalent of FRCOphth / Overseas equivalent

Education and Teaching

Essential

• To have provided an appropriate contribution to an undergraduate teaching programme.

Ability and Skills

Essential

• Ability to work well with colleagues and to relate to patients / relatives in an understanding and sympathetic manner.
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to run clinic sessions without any or remote supervision.

Desirable

• Ability to run clinical sessions independently
• Ability to undertake independent cataract and subspecialty theatres, laser and intravitreal injection sessions
• Ability to run laser clinics & theatre sessions without any or remote supervision

Research and Audit

Essential

• Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit

Desirable

• Relevant research published in peer review journal

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 4 years full-time service with at least 2 years in Ophthalmology

Desirable

• Experience of working at middle grade

Management Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate effective team working skills
• Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
• Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
• Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)