Job summary
The post will ideally suit a forward-thinking individual with the desire to further a subspecialist interest the care of patients with oculoplastic, adnexal and lacrimal conditions with a view to developing the requisite clinical and surgical skills set. A desire to participate in research and clinical audit is essential. It is assumed that the candidate will already have broad-based ophthalmology training and this will be essential to managing general ophthalmic problems that arise or are already present in patients with oculoplastic problems. Cataract surgery will be provided to maintain phacoemulsifications skills, but a level of proficiency will be expected as this is primarily an oculoplastics firm
Main duties of the job
This is an established post to allow a suitable candidate to embark on a one year fixed term fellowship in oculoplastics, adnexal and lacrimal training under the direct supervision of Mr T F W McMullan and Miss D Rathore.
The successful candidate will be required to help with on-call provision, currently shared during the weekdays and weekends between the junior and middle grade doctors (1:8)
The employing Trust is Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. The post is covered by the Terms and Conditions of Service of Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England and Wales), as amended from time to time.
The contract is for a fixed term of 12 months. The successful candidate will be expected to have at least three years of accredited basic general ophthalmic training to the level of OST 3 or equivalent and will be expected to have passed MRCOphth or equivalent.
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The successful candidate will also be required to reside within 10 miles of the Northampton General Hospital, to maintain his/her residence in contact with the public telephone service, unless specific approval for alternative arrangements are approved by the employing Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post carries a 10-session commitment. The successful candidate will undertake training in oculoplastic and lacrimal surgery under the direct supervision of Mr T F W McMullan and Miss D Rathore.
Duties will include the full range of administrative activities (if the post-holder has independent lists) supporting the consultants clinics and lists, supervision and training of trainees and nurses, and involvement in clinical audit and departmental teaching.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post carries a 10-session commitment. The successful candidate will undertake training in oculoplastic and lacrimal surgery under the direct supervision of Mr T F W McMullan and Miss D Rathore.
Duties will include the full range of administrative activities (if the post-holder has independent lists) supporting the consultants clinics and lists, supervision and training of trainees and nurses, and involvement in clinical audit and departmental teaching.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MCRCOphth
Desirable
General
Essential
- Acceptance that the post also has an element of service commitment.
Desirable
- Oculoplastics experience with a desire to develop a subspecialist interest in Oculoplastics
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of three years as ophthalmic SHO or higher grade since registration
Desirable
- Previous oculoplastic exposure
Audit
Essential
- Experience in and participation in departmental audit
Desirable
- Some independence in pursuing research goals
Clinical skills
Essential
- Experience working in busy outpatients, accident and emergency and theatre. Ability to work unsupervised.
Desirable
- Experience of diabetic screening. Experience of intravitreal antiVEGF treatment
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach junior staff
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Willingness to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate. Ability to establish good working relationships with staff and be able to communicate well with patients.
Desirable
- Flexibility. Driving licence, use and availability of road-worthy vehicle.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MCRCOphth
Desirable
General
Essential
- Acceptance that the post also has an element of service commitment.
Desirable
- Oculoplastics experience with a desire to develop a subspecialist interest in Oculoplastics
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of three years as ophthalmic SHO or higher grade since registration
Desirable
- Previous oculoplastic exposure
Audit
Essential
- Experience in and participation in departmental audit
Desirable
- Some independence in pursuing research goals
Clinical skills
Essential
- Experience working in busy outpatients, accident and emergency and theatre. Ability to work unsupervised.
Desirable
- Experience of diabetic screening. Experience of intravitreal antiVEGF treatment
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach junior staff
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Willingness to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate. Ability to establish good working relationships with staff and be able to communicate well with patients.
Desirable
- Flexibility. Driving licence, use and availability of road-worthy vehicle.
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).
