Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a ground breaking,
innovative healthcare team to develop and grow services of the highest quality. At Independent Health Group (IHG) we absolutely put patients first and take pride in ensuring we are delivering high quality care with
the patients experience being at the heart of this. Our staff are proud to work for us and proud of the
care we deliver. We were delighted to achieve an overall rating of OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality
Commission in 2022.
The Covid-19
pandemic has put the NHS under unprecedented pressure and we have a role in supporting
the NHS to relieve that burden. To this
end, we are expanding our ophthalmology service in Wiltshire and looking for experienced
surgeons to support the growth and development of this service.
Main duties of the job
We are searching for an ophthalmologist to work with us in Westbury, Wiltshire, undertaking clinics and cataract surgery on Mondays for two to eight sessions per month on Mondays, depending on your availability and patient numbers. This role will be offered on a Practicing Privileges basis.
About us
Independent Health Group was set up in 2004 with
the aim of offering patients the choice of being treated out of hospital,
closer to home. We wanted to create a
new health care organisation in which like-minded health care professionals
could deliver truly patient centred care. Our aim is to be the leading provider of
community-based diagnostic and treatment services across England.
We
are a small friendly team, where you will be working in a different environment
to that of an acute hospital setting. We
offer our staff an innovative, alternative way to delivering health care, and have
a very patient-centred approach. We
consistently receive favourable feedback from our patients, who value both the
short wait-times and being seen and treated by the same clinician at each visit.
Our staff are proud to work for us and proud
of the care we deliver.
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like an informal discussion about the post, please don't hesitate to contact Maryam Cawte, Acting Head of Clinical Services - Maryam.cawte@nhs.net or Bruce Braithwaite, Medical Director - bruce.braithwaite@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities:
Clinical
-
Ensure a high
standard of clinical care in cataract surgery.
-
Drive best practice in patient care,
efficiency and clinical outcomes ensuring clinical policies and operating
practices are updated in response to developments in clinical practice or
service changes
-
Be responsible for the patients welfare and
comfort.
-
Ensure the patient understands their options
on course of treatment and is provided with relevant information to allow informed
choice.
-
Explain procedures to the patient before
treatment commences.
-
Monitor and audit quality clinical practice,
including the delivery of random audit and direct observation of peers.
-
Look for opportunities for innovation and
service improvements to improve patient care and standards of patient safety
-
Foster a learning environment where all staff
evaluate the quality of patient care, feel able to raise concerns, and where learning
is shared.
-
Maintain timely and accurate records.
Governance and Risk Management
-
Ensure ophthalmology services meet the
highest standards of clinical excellence, and that risks are identified and
appropriately managed.
-
Report and address any complaints, adverse
events or other issues and ensure any learning is shared across the
organisation.
-
Develop and maintain safe systems of work.
Leadership
-
Role model
behaviours to support IHGs vision and values
- Champion patient safety and clinical excellence
-
Help create an environment in which high
quality cost-effective services are delivered, where innovation and continuous
improvement are the norm and in which each member of staff is recognised and
valued.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities:
Clinical
-
Ensure a high
standard of clinical care in cataract surgery.
-
Drive best practice in patient care,
efficiency and clinical outcomes ensuring clinical policies and operating
practices are updated in response to developments in clinical practice or
service changes
-
Be responsible for the patients welfare and
comfort.
-
Ensure the patient understands their options
on course of treatment and is provided with relevant information to allow informed
choice.
-
Explain procedures to the patient before
treatment commences.
-
Monitor and audit quality clinical practice,
including the delivery of random audit and direct observation of peers.
-
Look for opportunities for innovation and
service improvements to improve patient care and standards of patient safety
-
Foster a learning environment where all staff
evaluate the quality of patient care, feel able to raise concerns, and where learning
is shared.
-
Maintain timely and accurate records.
Governance and Risk Management
-
Ensure ophthalmology services meet the
highest standards of clinical excellence, and that risks are identified and
appropriately managed.
-
Report and address any complaints, adverse
events or other issues and ensure any learning is shared across the
organisation.
-
Develop and maintain safe systems of work.
Leadership
-
Role model
behaviours to support IHGs vision and values
- Champion patient safety and clinical excellence
-
Help create an environment in which high
quality cost-effective services are delivered, where innovation and continuous
improvement are the norm and in which each member of staff is recognised and
valued.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A team player
- Able to work on own initiative with limited supervision
- Suited to working in a community setting
- Committed to the highest standards of patient care
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience as a consultant, associate specialist or staff grade
- Experience in general Ophthalmology
- Experience in cataract surgery
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- FRCOphth / MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification.
- On or eligible to join GMC Specialist Register
- CCT in Ophthalmology (or equivalent training)
- Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to lead and co-ordinate a multidisciplinary clinical team
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- High standard of written and spoken English.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A team player
- Able to work on own initiative with limited supervision
- Suited to working in a community setting
- Committed to the highest standards of patient care
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience as a consultant, associate specialist or staff grade
- Experience in general Ophthalmology
- Experience in cataract surgery
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- FRCOphth / MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification.
- On or eligible to join GMC Specialist Register
- CCT in Ophthalmology (or equivalent training)
- Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to lead and co-ordinate a multidisciplinary clinical team
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- High standard of written and spoken English.
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
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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