Job summary
We are looking to recruit a part-time doctor to take up a Specialist role under 2021 contract terms in Ophthalmology, sub-specialty cornea. The post is based at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, Harlow, which is a busy and friendly district general hospital, where you will work as part of our well established ophthalmic team. The department has also developed good links and works collaboratively with local tertiary trusts in the surrounding area.
This is a senior appointment for an individual possessing substantial experience in the ophthalmic field,
We are looking for an individual with good general ophthalmic and cornea skills.
Training and support for those looking to achieve CESR accreditation is available.
Main duties of the job
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role
About us
Our Organisation
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.
We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.
Our Values
The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:
Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts
Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both
Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
- Possession of Post-Graduate qualification in Ophthalmology e.g. FRCOpth or equivalent thereof
- Full registration with GMC and licence to practice
Desirable
- Completion of a fellowship or demonstrate training in cornea subspecialty
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 years' medical work (either a continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of six years should be in Ophthalmology in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades (or equivalent including overseas service).
- To perform cornea graft surgeries and corneal surgeries independently ( logbook needed to demonstrate)
- Able to manage simple and complex corneal and external eye disease
- Perform independent simple and complex surgeries
Desirable
- Management experience or attendance at courses for senior mid-level practitioners.
Skills
Essential
- Clinical supervision experience/skills
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist services, including experience of organising and managing out-patient priorities and waiting lists
Desirable
- Cataract surgery skills sufficient to support safe independent UK surgical practice
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Special Interest aligned with departmental operational requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
- Possession of Post-Graduate qualification in Ophthalmology e.g. FRCOpth or equivalent thereof
- Full registration with GMC and licence to practice
Desirable
- Completion of a fellowship or demonstrate training in cornea subspecialty
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 years' medical work (either a continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of six years should be in Ophthalmology in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades (or equivalent including overseas service).
- To perform cornea graft surgeries and corneal surgeries independently ( logbook needed to demonstrate)
- Able to manage simple and complex corneal and external eye disease
- Perform independent simple and complex surgeries
Desirable
- Management experience or attendance at courses for senior mid-level practitioners.
Skills
Essential
- Clinical supervision experience/skills
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist services, including experience of organising and managing out-patient priorities and waiting lists
Desirable
- Cataract surgery skills sufficient to support safe independent UK surgical practice
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Special Interest aligned with departmental operational requirements
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).
