Job summary
SPECIALTY DOCTOR in OPHTHALMOLOGY IN York Hospital
Base: YORK Whole Time 10 Programmed Activities
Do you share our values? We're looking for applications from people who: - care about what they do - respect and value others - listen in order to improve - always do what they can to be helpful - to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to invite candidates to apply to work with us as a Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology.
Job plans, special interests and hours can be developed to complement departmental and individual requirements. A proposed job plan can be viewed within the job pack, to be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
You will join a Trust which is proud to support an ambitious programme of service modernisation and has a reputation for providing high quality services. There is strong academic interest within the department encouraging both research and education.
The successful candidates will work within our Ophthalmic team having the opportunity to develop pathways whilst complementing an existing, well established and expanding eye care for York and theEast Coast. The service is consultant led with direct consultant supervision.
The Scarborough Ophthalmology department is a standalone unit within the York & Scarborough NHS Trust offering ophthalmology services to patients within a catchment area comprising of a population of around 300.000. The unit has close links with the York Eye Department and additionally provides ophthalmic services in Malton and Bridlington.
About us
York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington.
Our mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.
We're situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.
It's our privilege to be the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sites, supporting safe, high quality patient-centred care on a day-to-day basis.
We hope to hear from you soon!
Job description
Job responsibilities
The principle duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients from and around York.
- To, at all times, comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor
- To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- To undertake duties as defined within the job description in so far as practicable and in agreement with your clinical director.
- To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of any Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
- On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trusts Corporate Induction.
- To participate in the Trusts statutory and mandatory training programme
- To be responsible for the clinical management of in and out patients under your care.
- To comply with Trust policies and procedures where appropriate.
- To ensure that all intellectual property rights of the Trust are observed.
- Detailed working knowledge of safeguarding agenda, and its relevant legislation, policy and guidance is required.
For more information please see the job description attached
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
As you may have contact with vulnerable service users in the course of your role with us, Covid-19 full vaccination is a condition of youremployment, unless an exemption applies. We will therefore seek proof of you being fully vaccinated during the recruitment process. You can prove that you are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by providing us with an NHS Covid-19 pass, an EU Digital COVID Certificate, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention vaccination card or a certificate in English issued by the competent health authority which contains your full name, date of birth, the name and manufacturer of the vaccine that you received, the date that you received each dose of the vaccine and details of either the identity of the issuer of the certificate or the country of vaccination, or both.
You can find more information on how to obtain an NHS Covid-19 pass by clicking on this link- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/covid-pass
Job description
Job responsibilities
The principle duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients from and around York.
- To, at all times, comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor
- To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- To undertake duties as defined within the job description in so far as practicable and in agreement with your clinical director.
- To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of any Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
- On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trusts Corporate Induction.
- To participate in the Trusts statutory and mandatory training programme
- To be responsible for the clinical management of in and out patients under your care.
- To comply with Trust policies and procedures where appropriate.
- To ensure that all intellectual property rights of the Trust are observed.
- Detailed working knowledge of safeguarding agenda, and its relevant legislation, policy and guidance is required.
For more information please see the job description attached
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
As you may have contact with vulnerable service users in the course of your role with us, Covid-19 full vaccination is a condition of youremployment, unless an exemption applies. We will therefore seek proof of you being fully vaccinated during the recruitment process. You can prove that you are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by providing us with an NHS Covid-19 pass, an EU Digital COVID Certificate, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention vaccination card or a certificate in English issued by the competent health authority which contains your full name, date of birth, the name and manufacturer of the vaccine that you received, the date that you received each dose of the vaccine and details of either the identity of the issuer of the certificate or the country of vaccination, or both.
You can find more information on how to obtain an NHS Covid-19 pass by clicking on this link- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/covid-pass
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- At least three years of experience in an ophthalmic unit as a clinician
- Registered with the GMC and have a license to practise
- Completion of Basic Ophthalmic Training or equivalent
- BLS training or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of Foundation training
- 12 Months continuous experience within the NHS (preferably in ophthalmology)
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of the acutely ill patient and play an effective part in advanced life support
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values; awareness of current issues in the NHS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- At least three years of experience in an ophthalmic unit as a clinician
- Registered with the GMC and have a license to practise
- Completion of Basic Ophthalmic Training or equivalent
- BLS training or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of Foundation training
- 12 Months continuous experience within the NHS (preferably in ophthalmology)
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of the acutely ill patient and play an effective part in advanced life support
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values; awareness of current issues in the NHS
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).
