Job summary
Ophthalmology at EKHUFT is a large department that covers apopulation of approximately 700,000. This post will be basedmainly at 3 sites (Ashford, Canterbury and Dover), but workingat other sites across the trust will be expected. You will be partof a team of 21 Consultants and 8 non-Consultant medical staffin this busy, well-equipped, friendly and enthusiastic Unit. Wehave OCT (anterior and posterior chamber) in all sites and, YAGand Argon laser in the three main sites (Ashford, Canterburyand Margate).
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate is expected to provide consultant level care and supervision in the Glaucoma service and participate in the Urgent Eye Service, as well as deliver complex Glaucoma surgery independently. Experience at Fellowship or Consultant level is desirable in order to meet the department's needs. The successful candidate will join an established Ophthalmology team of Consultants with comprehensive support from Specialist Doctors, Specialty Doctors, Specialist Trainees, Orthoptists, Optometrists and Specialist Nurses.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 700,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Through our Family First scheme we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post - For more information please visit https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/careers/family-first-scheme/
We also offer removal expenses (substantive positions), up to 32 days' annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our 'We care' improvement journey, and medical education and research.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Full GDC registration
- Full valid driving licence
- Minimum 3 years' experience in ophthalmology
- CCT or equivalent
Desirable
- Medical Retina experience at Fellowship level Retinal Laser experience
Skills and experience
Essential
- Possess range of clinical knowledge & skills
- Display sound professional judgement
- Exercises sound clinical risk management
- Shows self-discipline i.e record keeping and legibility
Clinical governance
Essential
- Shows an approach based on critical enquiry & evidence based medicine
- Embraces evidence-based practice & audit
- Works with patients as individuals not purely as a collection of symptoms
- Understands concepts & principals of clinical governance
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Able to manage patients' expectations
- Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm & initiative in pursuing innovation and the highest standards
- Shows self-discipline i.e record keeping and legibility
Other requirements
Essential
- Understands NHS system locally & nationally
- Aware of issues affecting current & future NHS practice
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Full GDC registration
- Full valid driving licence
- Minimum 3 years' experience in ophthalmology
- CCT or equivalent
Desirable
- Medical Retina experience at Fellowship level Retinal Laser experience
Skills and experience
Essential
- Possess range of clinical knowledge & skills
- Display sound professional judgement
- Exercises sound clinical risk management
- Shows self-discipline i.e record keeping and legibility
Clinical governance
Essential
- Shows an approach based on critical enquiry & evidence based medicine
- Embraces evidence-based practice & audit
- Works with patients as individuals not purely as a collection of symptoms
- Understands concepts & principals of clinical governance
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Able to manage patients' expectations
- Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm & initiative in pursuing innovation and the highest standards
- Shows self-discipline i.e record keeping and legibility
Other requirements
Essential
- Understands NHS system locally & nationally
- Aware of issues affecting current & future NHS practice
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).
