Job summary
The successful candidate will be responsible to, and work under the supervision of the Consultant Ophthalmologists.
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, glaucoma or oculoplastics, but candidates with training in other complimentary sub-specialties will be considered as well.
There will be scope to carry out ophthalmic surgery depending on the individual's capability. They will be expected to actively participate in all audit projects within the department.
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.
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To participate in the teaching of Foundation and Junior Doctors at the bedside as well as to Medical Students.
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Maintain our excellent 18 week performance (Locally set at 15 weeks).
- 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.
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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.
About us
The Trust has heavily invested into the infrastructure of the department with IT software and hardware so we have achieved going paper light which enables us to provide a digital service virtually across the 3 sites that YDH Ophthalmology department covers in East Somerset.
We have upgraded our diagnostic equipment and ensured that it is all networked so all aspects of care are at your fingertips. We have also invested in the latest version of the MediSight electronic patient record system.
To compliment this, we have redesigned our nursing workforce and worked closely with our LOC to train optometrists to help deliver a quality service.
We are actively involved in research and development having 4 national trials in our portfolio.
All resulting in achieving NICE guidelines and National Targets.
Yeovil Hospital is an ambitious and friendly Trust that is proud to provide acute care for a population of more than 225,000 people in South Somerset, North and West Dorset and parts of Mendip.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details including the provisional job plan for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details including the provisional job plan for this role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Primary Medical Degree MBBS or equivalent, FRCOphth or equivalent
- Full active GMC and a licence to practice
- Minimum of 4 years' experience post graduate training
- Minimum 2 years exposure to Ophthalmology in a specialist training programme or equivalent
- Experience of working in the UK or equivalent health care system other than a clinical attachment.
- Evidence of ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral
- Demonstrates ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit principles and evidence of direct involvement in as specific audit in the last 18 months
Desirable
- Relevant sub-specialty experience
- Demonstrates ability to develop effective Partnerships and team building
- Evidence of ability to analyse and diagnose situations and prioritise and act accordingly
- Understanding and interest in research, evidence of participation in research.
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching appropriate to Medical students and Doctors in training and the multidisciplinary team (where required)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Primary Medical Degree MBBS or equivalent, FRCOphth or equivalent
- Full active GMC and a licence to practice
- Minimum of 4 years' experience post graduate training
- Minimum 2 years exposure to Ophthalmology in a specialist training programme or equivalent
- Experience of working in the UK or equivalent health care system other than a clinical attachment.
- Evidence of ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral
- Demonstrates ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit principles and evidence of direct involvement in as specific audit in the last 18 months
Desirable
- Relevant sub-specialty experience
- Demonstrates ability to develop effective Partnerships and team building
- Evidence of ability to analyse and diagnose situations and prioritise and act accordingly
- Understanding and interest in research, evidence of participation in research.
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching appropriate to Medical students and Doctors in training and the multidisciplinary team (where required)
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).
