Speciality Doctor in Ophthalmology

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a new Speciality Doctor to join our Worcester and/or Bromsgrove site. Full or Part time applicants considered. Shift patterns include weekends and an evening session on a rota basis (once a month).

Speciality Doctors play a vital role at Newmedica. The speciality Doctor will be expected to offer a general ophthalmology service. In particular the delivery of high-volume cataract surgery and/or clinical activity.

The thought of eye surgery can be a daunting prospect for patients to deal with, so our Speciality Doctor needs to be empathetic and friendly and able to put patients at ease. The Speciality Doctor role at Newmedica offers a modern hospital-based environment with opportunities for clinical learning. Our patients have a variety of interesting clinical cases which offer more complex decision-making scenarios. This is therefore a great role for a Speciality Doctor looking for personal development and to expand their professional horizons.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Alongside the mandatory qualifications the following things will be advantageous:

• Previous hospital eye service or private eye clinic experience
• 85% clinical programmed activities, with 15% supporting professional activities
• Knowledge of clinical practice and aware of current developments in Ophthalmology
• Capable of working in a high-volume clinical setting, seeing circa -22-24 patients per day in an outpatient setting
• Opportunity to have regular theatre sessions dependent on experience and sub-speciality interest
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• The training and coaching of others
• The desire for and commitment to continuous professional development
• A competent user of computer systems and programmes
• An excellent grasp of the English language both verbally and in written format
• A good team player happy to jump in and support others when required

SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

Essential

Current GMC Registration

FRCS, FRCOphth or equivalent

Current clinical activity in the provision of ophthalmology outpatient services

Up to date surgical log book demonstrating surgical experience

Completed 4+ years in an Ophthalmology post

An up-to-date appraisal record and successful revalidation which demonstrates a high degree

of clinical competence

Demonstrable clinical excellence

Experience of incident and complaint management

Experience of clinical audit

Desirable

UK Hospital experience

Evidence of recently published research or case reports

Experience in development of clinical protocols and pathways

Experience of dealing with performance management, disciplinary and/or grievance processes

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Actively promote and market Newmedica and present a positive image of the Company and its activities both within and outside the Healthcare environment.

Ensure the quality standards and performance measures applying to the work of the section are met and facilitate continuous improvements in all aspects of the post.

Undergo any self-development and training as necessary for success in the role and provide support and development for others where appropriate.

Carry out any duties at all times in accordance with the Companys policies including Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety.

Promote by positive example both internally and externally, the purpose and vision of Newmedica.

Undertake any other responsibilities commensurate with the grade of the post, which may be required from time to time.

This job description is a guide to the work that you will initially be required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time, in consultation with you, to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment.

Employee benefits

Free parking

Eyecare vouchers

Gym membership discount

Bi-annual bonus

Holiday purchase

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing nurse

Cycle to work scheme

Employee of the quarter reward

Patient feedback reward

Learning and development funded courses

Summer and Christmas celebrations

Birthday gift cards

On site tuck shop

Criminal Records Declaration

Newmedica is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and we will ask applicants to disclose details of convictions, irrespective of whether they are spent or not.

Safeguarding

It is the responsibility of all Newmedica employees and contractors to fully comply with Newmedicas safeguarding policies and procedures. Individuals must ensure that they understand their role in protecting adults and children that may be at risk of abuse.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current GMC Registration
• FRCS, FRCOphth or equivalent
• Current clinical activity in the provision of ophthalmology outpatient services
• Up to date surgical log book demonstrating surgical experience
• Completed 4+ years in an Ophthalmology post
• An up-to-date appraisal record and successful revalidation which demonstrates a high degree of clinical competence
• Demonstrable clinical excellence
• Experience of incident and complaint management
• Experience of clinical audit

Desirable

• UK Hospital experience
• Evidence of recently published research or case reports
• Experience in development of clinical protocols and pathways
• Experience of dealing with performance management, disciplinary and/or grievance processes

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

New Medical Systems Ltd

Address

Newmedica

Wainwright Road

Worcester

WR4 9FA

Employer's website

https://www.newmedica.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)