Job summary
This post is Fixed Term for 12 months
The ideal candidate should have a good grounding in general ophthalmology and cataract surgery.
The ideal candidate should have a good grounding in general ophthalmology and cataract surgery. The post will provide an opportunity to develop a sub-specialty interest in medical retina, but candidates with training in other complimentary sub-specialties will be considered.
The post holder will be part of the senior clinical team with a priority on the delivery of the service. Whilst you will take responsibility for your own training and development, the Trust will offer you opportunities to further your knowledge and skills and you will be assigned an Educational Supervisor.
You will work in accordance with the GMC Good Medical Practice and Trust policies and engage in revalidation and appraisal.
Applicants should have completed their specialty training in Ophthalmology and fulfil all the competencies of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists Specialty Training Curriculum in this respect.
Main duties of the job
Specialty Doctors must have a minimum of 4 years' experience since qualification, 2 of which must be in the relevant specialty.
To provide outstanding care to patients.
To participate in the teaching of Foundation and Junior Doctors at the bedside as well as to Medical Students.
Maintain our 18 week performance.
To maintain a good working relationship with existing staff members in the hospital.
To attend other hospitals within the Trust if so requested by the supervising Consultant.
The post holder will undertake additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
Deliver services within tariff without jeopardizing service quality.Increase and maintain market share within the local community.
The post holder's professional progress will be reviewed annually by the supervisory Consultant.
Post holders are encouraged to attend courses and conferences and departmental meetings to meet CME requirements.
Emergency and Acute OphthalmologyTheatre sessionsProcedures / laser / injections/ minor operationsSpecialty ClinicsClinical AdministrationNon DCCSupporting Professional Activities to include teaching
Please note the service does require a good degree of flexibility from the post holder.
It is expected that there will be patient directed activities during the week which may include face to face Clinics, Virtual Clinics, Theatre, Lasers, and emergency department.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details
The successful candidate will join a skilled and dedicated team, working full-time with a job plan of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs). This role involves collaboration with 8 Consultant colleagues and 3 other Specialty Doctors.
This position is aimed at candidates who have completed their initial training in ophthalmology. It is desirable for applicants to have achieved MRCOphth or an equivalent qualification. The role will be adapted based on the successful candidate's experience, with an emphasis on providing opportunities for ongoing training and personal development wherever possible. Applicants should already have the skills necessary to manage both general and urgent direct referral ophthalmic patients effectively.
The Ophthalmology Department caters to a population of about 280,000 across 600 square miles, centred around Bury St Edmunds and extending to Thetford in the north, Newmarket in the west, Sudbury in the south, and Stowmarket in the east. The department also operates peripheral clinics in Newmarket and Sudbury.
Following the challenges posed by COVID-19, the department is on a path of significant recovery, presenting new avenues for development, innovation, and quality enhancement. We are in search of a dynamic individual to join our multidisciplinary team, to leverage these opportunities for the betterment of our services and to ensure the delivery of efficient and safe care to our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details
The successful candidate will join a skilled and dedicated team, working full-time with a job plan of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs). This role involves collaboration with 8 Consultant colleagues and 3 other Specialty Doctors.
This position is aimed at candidates who have completed their initial training in ophthalmology. It is desirable for applicants to have achieved MRCOphth or an equivalent qualification. The role will be adapted based on the successful candidate's experience, with an emphasis on providing opportunities for ongoing training and personal development wherever possible. Applicants should already have the skills necessary to manage both general and urgent direct referral ophthalmic patients effectively.
The Ophthalmology Department caters to a population of about 280,000 across 600 square miles, centred around Bury St Edmunds and extending to Thetford in the north, Newmarket in the west, Sudbury in the south, and Stowmarket in the east. The department also operates peripheral clinics in Newmarket and Sudbury.
Following the challenges posed by COVID-19, the department is on a path of significant recovery, presenting new avenues for development, innovation, and quality enhancement. We are in search of a dynamic individual to join our multidisciplinary team, to leverage these opportunities for the betterment of our services and to ensure the delivery of efficient and safe care to our community.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCOphth or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Desirable
- Higher degree Medical Retina fellowship or other experience
Motivation
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history.
- At least 2 years' experience (at SHO/ ST1) in Ophthalmology (not including Foundation modules)
Desirable
- 2 years' experience in ophthalmology
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Knowledge & Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and capacity to apply sound clinical judgement.
- Evidence of at least 2 years of ophthalmic training equivalent to that recognised in UK.
- Learning & Personal Development: Realistic insight into specialty. Demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to personal & professional development.
Desirable
- Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g., hand-eye coordination, dexterity.
- Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to ophthalmology
- Attendance at appropriate meetings and courses
Personality
Essential
- Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives, sees patients as people, able to develop rapport.
- Communication Skills: Capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation, open and non-defensive, well presented application.
- Managing Others & Team Involvement: Capacity to work cooperatively with others and show leadership/authority where appropriate.
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems and make decisions.
- Coping with Pressure: Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
- Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage time and information effectively. Capacity to prioritise clinical tasks.
Desirable
- Information technology skills
Clinical Governance and Research
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of audit and research.
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, other achievements
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Presentations at local / regional / national meetings
Language and Communication Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: (i) PLAB 1 (ii) PLAB 2 However, if applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Teaching/Education
Essential
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCOphth or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Desirable
- Higher degree Medical Retina fellowship or other experience
Motivation
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history.
- At least 2 years' experience (at SHO/ ST1) in Ophthalmology (not including Foundation modules)
Desirable
- 2 years' experience in ophthalmology
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Knowledge & Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and capacity to apply sound clinical judgement.
- Evidence of at least 2 years of ophthalmic training equivalent to that recognised in UK.
- Learning & Personal Development: Realistic insight into specialty. Demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to personal & professional development.
Desirable
- Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g., hand-eye coordination, dexterity.
- Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to ophthalmology
- Attendance at appropriate meetings and courses
Personality
Essential
- Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives, sees patients as people, able to develop rapport.
- Communication Skills: Capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation, open and non-defensive, well presented application.
- Managing Others & Team Involvement: Capacity to work cooperatively with others and show leadership/authority where appropriate.
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems and make decisions.
- Coping with Pressure: Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
- Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage time and information effectively. Capacity to prioritise clinical tasks.
Desirable
- Information technology skills
Clinical Governance and Research
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of audit and research.
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, other achievements
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Presentations at local / regional / national meetings
Language and Communication Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: (i) PLAB 1 (ii) PLAB 2 However, if applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Teaching/Education
Essential
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching
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
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).
