Job summary
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a specialty doctor in ophthalmology.
We are delighted to offer this permanent specialty doctor post to join a team of current 6 ophthalmology consultants working both at King's Mill Hospital and Newark Hospital. This is a new post in a busy, dynamic department treating a variety of ophthalmological conditions but the post is for a specialty doctor in ophthalmology. This post is to complement our existing ophthalmologist and specialty doctor team working within the ophthalmology directorate. The post-holder will undertake on call commitment of approximately a 1 in 7 rota.
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Trust is a forward thinking organisation which has made tremendous improvement in patient care over the last few years. We have an excellent supporting infrastructure with support staff and we are proud of our high reputation for medical training and research.
Main duties of the job
The over-riding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
These duties may be subject to review to reflect the changing requirements of the service. If changes to the described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee(s), their colleagues and the Trust.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.
We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description document for a fully detailed description of the main responsibilities and duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description document for a fully detailed description of the main responsibilities and duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC with a licence to practice
Experience
Essential
- Must have completed at least 4 years full time postgraduate training at least 2 of which must be in Ophthalmology
Desirable
- Diabetic retinopathy screening and laser experience
Teaching
Desirable
- Experience with audit, teaching or research/critical review of literature essential. Evidence of teaching medical students, nursing or para-medical staff
Research
Essential
- Completed at least one audit project related to ophthalmology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC with a licence to practice
Experience
Essential
- Must have completed at least 4 years full time postgraduate training at least 2 of which must be in Ophthalmology
Desirable
- Diabetic retinopathy screening and laser experience
Teaching
Desirable
- Experience with audit, teaching or research/critical review of literature essential. Evidence of teaching medical students, nursing or para-medical staff
Research
Essential
- Completed at least one audit project related to ophthalmology
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).
