Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology

Job description

Job responsibilities

The posts will be a full time appointment at 10 PAs per week, to cover day and on call commitments.

The post holder will be experienced enough to diagnose general ophthalmic conditions, formulate and execute management plans independently, and demonstrate clinical competency and safety by way of regular audit.

Post holder with suitable skills and experience may be offered surgical time which can be discussed. CESR support and training opportunity will be available for a suitable, self-motivated applicant and the eye unit has an excellent track record of successful CESR route trainees.

Preference will be given to applicants who ca perform independent cataract surgery and supervise junior colleagues for cataract surgery.

The post holder will be required to participate in junior medical staff / specialty doctors ward rounds, liaise with the rota coordinator to ensure safe running of the on-call rotas. He/she will also be expected to take part in the delivery of teaching for undergraduate medical students, as required.

The Specialty Doctor will be committed to the following weekly duties:

1. Six or Seven outpatient clinics mix of general and sub-specialty clinics

1. One theatre session for post-holder with suitable skills (2 theatre sessions per week may be available for post-holder with suitable surgical skills).

1. Half Day for research/study each week

1. One session a week is set aside for all staff for the formal teaching programme
2. On call commitment (1st on call, 1 in 7 with prospective cover). Weekend on-call rota involves ward round for potential inpatients only / internal referrals.
3. This post will not involve inclusion in regional weekend acute ophthalmic on-call which is covered by NNUH@Norwich.

The post holder will actively participate and contribute to the department teaching/audit/research programme, and will have the opportunity to attend regional study days.

So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues. The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances outside of normally rostered duties, for the continuity of patient care.

The Rota

The department operates an on call rota on a 1:7 basis.

The position is remunerated at 10 PAs per week.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration

Desirable

• MRCOphth or equivalent or higher diploma
• ALS

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years post graduate experience at Specialty Trainee level or higher, including 3 years' experience in Ophthalmology at staff grade/specialty doctor or registrar level.
• Clinical Knowledge & Expertise: appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement and expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialty.
• Independent Cataract Surgery
• Ability to prioritise work effectively
• Proven and demonstrable ability to undertake independent clinical activity (e.g. surgical lists)
• Willingness to participate in a multi disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
• Evidence of leadership and management skills

Desirable

• Experience of committee work/project management

Academic Achievements

Essential

• Experience of conducting clinical audit
• Experience of using evidence base to support decision making
• Familiar with the principles of Risk Management
• Understands principles of Clinical Governance
• Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
• Involvement in undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching

Desirable

• Involvement in research projects, audit and published papers

Key Skills

Essential

• Computer literate
• Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Motivated, trustworthy and well organised
• Energy and enthusiasm with the ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, laboratory staff and other staff and agencies
• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
• Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection

Desirable

• Formal training in teaching skills

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)