Job summary
The Speciality Doctor post in anterior segment is for a full time 10.0 PA career doctor. The post is for an initial 12 months in the first instance. This post is suitable for a person who wishes to undertake a range of duties in the Victoria Eye Unit and in our associated peripheral clinics, focusing on glaucoma, cornea and medical retinal disease.
The degree of responsibility given to the appointed doctor will be commensurate with his/her experience and managed by the clinical lead & consultant ophthalmologists in the Hospital Eye Service. The timetable will necessarily be flexible to fit with the needs of the service; an out-of-hours on-call commitment is also expected.
An example timetable is included purely for guidance and details will be altered depending on skills and experience of the individual, needs of the department, and the number of sessions contracted for. Applications will be considered from candidates wishing to work part-time.
Please note that your application will not be considered unless you email the consultants listed further below with a copy of your CV.
amun.sachdev@wvt.nhs.uk
geraint.williams@wvt.nhs.uk
Sheeja.thomas@wvt.nhs.uk
William.fusirubiano@wvt.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The appointed Specialty Doctor will work in hospital and community clinics within Herefordshire and see new and old patients, following protocols and patient referral and treatment pathways.
Good patient and staff communication is essential.
The appointed Specialty Doctor will be involved in the training and supervision of junior members of medical staff, nursing and technical.
The appointed Specialty Doctor will be expected to have good working knowledge of general ophthalmic diagnoses that might be encountered in practice. Evidence based and protocol based decision making is expected, under the supervision of the consultant or clinical lead.
There will be on-call duties as part of the post. The post is non-resident.
The appointed Specialty Doctor undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT and the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care wed want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust they tell us its a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential.
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time all the time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointed Specialty Doctor is expected to keep up-to-date with current clinical practice, and may make arrangements to attend local departmental teaching meetings where these fit with their timetable and duties. The post holder is also expected to attend national and international meetings to update on general and specialist ophthalmology
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointed Specialty Doctor is expected to keep up-to-date with current clinical practice, and may make arrangements to attend local departmental teaching meetings where these fit with their timetable and duties. The post holder is also expected to attend national and international meetings to update on general and specialist ophthalmology
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practise
- Qualifications & Experience - Shall have completed at least 4 years' full time post graduate 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
- Qualifications and Experience - DRCOphth, MCROphth, FRCOphth or equivalent
- Qualifications and Experience - 12 months experience of working in the NHS
- A specialist interest or skill
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to perform on-call duties independently with senior support off-site, including triage and management of emergency cases
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Audit/Quality improvement
Essential
- Experience in and participation in audit
Management
Essential
- Ability to work independently with senior support off site.
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Proficient in the use of IT systems
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practise
- Qualifications & Experience - Shall have completed at least 4 years' full time post graduate 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
- Qualifications and Experience - DRCOphth, MCROphth, FRCOphth or equivalent
- Qualifications and Experience - 12 months experience of working in the NHS
- A specialist interest or skill
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to perform on-call duties independently with senior support off-site, including triage and management of emergency cases
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Audit/Quality improvement
Essential
- Experience in and participation in audit
Management
Essential
- Ability to work independently with senior support off site.
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Proficient in the use of IT systems
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).
