Job summary
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust would like to invite applications for two specialty doctor roles
We are looking for an enthusiastic Specialty Doctor to assist with the day-to-day running of our established busy Ophthalmology Department. You will be rewarded with an excellent professional and personal experience. Help will be available for candidates wishing to be included into the Specialist Register. This is a permanent post and the job attracts 10 PAs per week. Candidates who prefer a part time commitment are also welcome to apply. This is a very exciting time to join the Ophthalmology Department at Kettering NHS Foundation Trust
Main duties of the job
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust would like to invite applications for aMTI / Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology with an interest in Oculoplastics to start SEPT 2024
Our team of Consultant Ophthalmologists, Specialist Nurses, Technicians, Orthoptists and Optometrists strive to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a cohesive place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
You will be part of a team providing acute, out-patient, daycase and inpatient care to the population of Northamptonshire and surrounding regions.
There is a weekly Ophthalmic Journal Club held on Monday lunch times.
The ranges of duties are broadly listed below:
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- Assisting with Medical Retina clinics and Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening
- Diabetic Retinopathy Service
- Age Related Macular Degeneration Service
- Independent laser lists
- Eye Casualty Service
- Regular clinical sessions in out-patient department and peripheral clinics.
- Peripheral clinic out-patient sessions
- Liaison with other departments on and off the KGH site at the request of Consultant staff.
The post-holder will be joining a cohesive team of soon to be seven Consultant Ophthalmologist's and will enjoy proactive involvement in developing and delivering, new innovative, clinical pathways and support education, audits and learning as an established Teaching Unit.
About us
Kettering is centrally located - London is less than 1 hour by rail and Kettering to Paris via Eurostar is 3 hours. By road, Kettering is within easy reach of 5 international airports and 75% of the country can be reached within 2 hours
The area offers everything from traditional market towns to charming villages and picturesque countryside. The town has excellent and expanding educational facilities.
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey.Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will take part in casualty clinics. The post involves clinics at Kettering General Hospital and at Nene Park Unit. Theatre sessions are allocated based on the abilities of the post holder. Laser sessions and minor operation sessions are also in the timetable.
The post holder will be expected to take on on- call duties in the evenings or weekends as future service demands alter.
The successful candidate will have Ophthalmic experience and demonstrate a good grounding in general Ophthalmology. Experience in cataract surgery would be advantageous. The posts will provide an opportunity to develop a sub-speciality interest in Oculoplastic, Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus as well as Cataract Surgery. Candidates with training in other complementary sub-specialities, however, are also welcome.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will take part in casualty clinics. The post involves clinics at Kettering General Hospital and at Nene Park Unit. Theatre sessions are allocated based on the abilities of the post holder. Laser sessions and minor operation sessions are also in the timetable.
The post holder will be expected to take on on- call duties in the evenings or weekends as future service demands alter.
The successful candidate will have Ophthalmic experience and demonstrate a good grounding in general Ophthalmology. Experience in cataract surgery would be advantageous. The posts will provide an opportunity to develop a sub-speciality interest in Oculoplastic, Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus as well as Cataract Surgery. Candidates with training in other complementary sub-specialities, however, are also welcome.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Four years full-time postgraduate training in Ophthalmology (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
- At least two of which will be in a speciality training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term speciality trainee in a relevant speciality or equivalent
- Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards
- ST1/CT1 competencies in a relevant speciality at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competencies in a relevant speciality by the start date of the post.
- Ability and commitment to participate in post graduate educational activities organised by the department and within the District as allowed by the duties already outlined.
Desirable
- Phaco Catract Operating
- perform VEGF injection
- Be able to participate in a 1 in 6 oncall rota
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Four years full-time postgraduate training in Ophthalmology (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
- At least two of which will be in a speciality training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term speciality trainee in a relevant speciality or equivalent
- Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards
- ST1/CT1 competencies in a relevant speciality at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competencies in a relevant speciality by the start date of the post.
- Ability and commitment to participate in post graduate educational activities organised by the department and within the District as allowed by the duties already outlined.
Desirable
- Phaco Catract Operating
- perform VEGF injection
- Be able to participate in a 1 in 6 oncall rota
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).
