Job summary
This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although
less than full time applications will be considered.
Whilst
the role will be based primarily at our Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in
Wakefield, we provide services at our other hospital sites; Dewsbury and
District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. The department provides Secretarial support and
office accommodation in the Eye Centre.
The department has the support of Optometrists, Orthoptists, Specialist
Nurses and Eye Clinic Liaison Officers.
The Ophthalmology department
unit serves a population of around 650,000 in Wakefield, Pontefract and
Dewsbury area. The main hub is in Wakefield in a purpose built unit (Eye
Centre) which opened 5 years ago. Ophthalmic services at Pontefract and
Dewsbury too have dedicated staff and equipment for full provision of
ophthalmic services, They are fully equipped with modern out-patient facilities
including clinic rooms, Orthoptic and Optometric departments, visual fields,
Argon, YAG and SLT lasers, and a fully linked imaging suite which has anterior
and posterior segment imaging including OCT, Fundus photography, Fluorescein
and OCT angiography and auto-fluorescence imaging .
A 24-hour emergency clinic sees
around 11,800 patients per year. The
main hospital sites house MRI, CT and Ultra-sound imaging.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post will include:
Lead Glaucoma service - supporting the provision
of Glaucoma and General services
Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case glaucoma
surgery ( invasive and non-invasive) and cataract surgery
Urgent and Emergency Care duties including
out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of
working time regulations and safe working
On-call duties are currently shared with 8 other
colleagues on a 1:7.5 rota, currently assessed as 1PA.
2 Supporting Professional Activities will be offered to the successful
candidate for which appropriate objectives will be agreed in accordance with
the Trust Framework* and national Terms and Conditions of Service (*1.5 Trust
minimum plus additional 0.5SPA made available) o Examples may include formal teaching
responsibilities or departmental leadership roles
About us
We provide care and support to over half a million
people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, in community settings and
across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (in
Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the
forefront of innovation and research and we invest in teaching and the
development of our workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being
respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim
to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and the best place to receive care.
We have a clear vision, and you could be part of
this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of
our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although
less than full time applications will be considered.
Whilst
the role will be based primarily at our Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in
Wakefield, we provide services at our other hospital sites; Dewsbury and
District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. The department provides Secretarial support and
office accommodation in the Eye Centre.
The department has the support of Optometrists, Orthoptists, Specialist
Nurses and Eye Clinic Liaison Officers.
The main duties of the post will include:
Lead Glaucoma service - supporting the provision
of Glaucoma and General services
Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case glaucoma
surgery ( invasive and non-invasive) and cataract surgery
Urgent and Emergency Care duties including
out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of
working time regulations and safe working
On-call duties are currently shared with 8 other
colleagues on a 1:7.5 rota, currently assessed as 1PA.
2 Supporting Professional Activities will be offered to the successful
candidate for which appropriate objectives will be agreed in accordance with
the Trust Framework* and national Terms and Conditions of Service (*1.5 Trust
minimum plus additional 0.5SPA made available) o Examples may include formal teaching
responsibilities or departmental leadership roles
The Ophthalmology team is based at our new
Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield and provide specialist care
and investigations with services also delivered via our Dewsbury and Pontefract
sites.
Our excellent team of dedicated Doctors,
Nurses, Opticians, Orthoptists and other support staff provide a wide range of
eye care services to children and adults. Our aim is to provide the best possible
eye care in a modern environment which is well equipped, modern and efficient.
We are looking for a motivated individual
who will support the strategic direction of the service, through the provision
of safe, effective and high quality care. The successful candidate will work as
part of an innovative team, building and shaping services for the future.
Were proud that our workforce - our
greatest asset - strives for excellence every day in providing care and support
to thousands of people living across Wakefield and North Kirklees.
Mid-Yorkshire celebrates excellence and innovation. We have modern,
state-of-the-art facilities and provide first class learning and development
opportunities. Mid-Yorks is transforming, grounded in our values to care and
improve, respecting our patients, our community and our staff, to deliver the
highest standards of care.
If you are a dynamic, innovative and
forward-thinking clinician with a passion for your profession and an enthusiasm
to be part of a Trust striving to be the best, get in touch to see what a
career at Mid-Yorkshire could be like for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although
less than full time applications will be considered.
Whilst
the role will be based primarily at our Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in
Wakefield, we provide services at our other hospital sites; Dewsbury and
District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. The department provides Secretarial support and
office accommodation in the Eye Centre.
The department has the support of Optometrists, Orthoptists, Specialist
Nurses and Eye Clinic Liaison Officers.
The main duties of the post will include:
Lead Glaucoma service - supporting the provision
of Glaucoma and General services
Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case glaucoma
surgery ( invasive and non-invasive) and cataract surgery
Urgent and Emergency Care duties including
out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of
working time regulations and safe working
On-call duties are currently shared with 8 other
colleagues on a 1:7.5 rota, currently assessed as 1PA.
2 Supporting Professional Activities will be offered to the successful
candidate for which appropriate objectives will be agreed in accordance with
the Trust Framework* and national Terms and Conditions of Service (*1.5 Trust
minimum plus additional 0.5SPA made available) o Examples may include formal teaching
responsibilities or departmental leadership roles
The Ophthalmology team is based at our new
Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield and provide specialist care
and investigations with services also delivered via our Dewsbury and Pontefract
sites.
Our excellent team of dedicated Doctors,
Nurses, Opticians, Orthoptists and other support staff provide a wide range of
eye care services to children and adults. Our aim is to provide the best possible
eye care in a modern environment which is well equipped, modern and efficient.
We are looking for a motivated individual
who will support the strategic direction of the service, through the provision
of safe, effective and high quality care. The successful candidate will work as
part of an innovative team, building and shaping services for the future.
Were proud that our workforce - our
greatest asset - strives for excellence every day in providing care and support
to thousands of people living across Wakefield and North Kirklees.
Mid-Yorkshire celebrates excellence and innovation. We have modern,
state-of-the-art facilities and provide first class learning and development
opportunities. Mid-Yorks is transforming, grounded in our values to care and
improve, respecting our patients, our community and our staff, to deliver the
highest standards of care.
If you are a dynamic, innovative and
forward-thinking clinician with a passion for your profession and an enthusiasm
to be part of a Trust striving to be the best, get in touch to see what a
career at Mid-Yorkshire could be like for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Academic Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
- Teaching qualification / awards
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in management of Cornea and other ophthalmic conditions
Desirable
- Ophthalmology fellowship or equivalent experience.
- Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
- Computer literate
- Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
- Evidence of personal contributions to service development
- Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Academic Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
- Teaching qualification / awards
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in management of Cornea and other ophthalmic conditions
Desirable
- Ophthalmology fellowship or equivalent experience.
- Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
- Computer literate
- Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
- Evidence of personal contributions to service development
- Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy
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).
