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. Most People do work from two sites.
The department provides Secretarial support and office accommodation
with Computer and IT facilities in the Eye Centre. The department has the support of
Optometrists, Orthoptists, Specialist Nurses and Eye Clinic Liaison Officers.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post will
include:
Supporting the provision of General Ophthalmology with a
subspecialty interest in Cornea or any other subspecialty which complements the
department.
Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case 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 1:8.5 rota, currently assessed as 0.89 PA.
1.5 Core 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 with additional 0.5 PA for extra roles like Lead for service etc
Examples may include formal teaching
responsibilities or departmental leadership roles
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (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 receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
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. Most People do work from two sites.
The department provides Secretarial support and office accommodation
with Computer and IT facilities 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:
Supporting the provision of General Ophthalmology with a
subspecialty interest in Cornea or any other subspecialty which complements the
department.
Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case 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 1:8.5 rota, currently assessed as 0.89 PA.
1.5 Core 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 with additional 0.5 PA for extra roles like Lead for service etc
Examples may include formal teaching
responsibilities or departmental leadership roles
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. Most People do work from two sites.
The department provides Secretarial support and office accommodation
with Computer and IT facilities 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:
Supporting the provision of General Ophthalmology with a
subspecialty interest in Cornea or any other subspecialty which complements the
department.
Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case 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 1:8.5 rota, currently assessed as 0.89 PA.
1.5 Core 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 with additional 0.5 PA for extra roles like Lead for service etc
Examples may include formal teaching
responsibilities or departmental leadership roles
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist register
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Fellowship in Cornea
- Academic Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
- Teaching qualification / awards
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in management of Cornea patients in outpatients, Lasers and theatre.
Desirable
- Ophthalmology fellowship or equivalent experience in Cornea.
- 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
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist register
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Fellowship in Cornea
- Academic Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
- Teaching qualification / awards
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in management of Cornea patients in outpatients, Lasers and theatre.
Desirable
- Ophthalmology fellowship or equivalent experience in Cornea.
- 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).
