Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- Specialty Doctor (Special interest in Glaucoma Ophthalmology)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 272-6173510
- Employer
- Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Doncaster Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Doncaster
- Salary
- £52,530 - £82,400 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology with a Special Interest in Glaucoma
Specialty Doctor (Special interest in Glaucoma Ophthalmology)
Job overview
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a motivated Ophthalmologist to take up the position of Specialty Doctor with a Special interest in Glaucoma. . This is an important post within the department and we are hoping to recruit an innovative and committed individual.
The post-holder will continue to further develop the hospital’s Glaucoma Service.
You will be a highly valued member of the team bringing your expertise and skills to a busy Ophthalmology department. The post will provide an opportunity to improve and develop our already established sub-specialty in Glaucoma. .
The service is provided across 3 sites, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Montagu Hospital in Mexborough and Bassetlaw Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The Successful applicant will work innovatively with our clinical team and a range of partners to research, design and delivery the Glaucoma Service. Key partners will be the Trust A&E Departments, Optometrists, GP’s Nurses and Managers in the Integrated Care Board.
The Ophthalmology service has departments and theatres at three Trust sites (Doncaster, Bassetlaw and Mexborough), but whenever possible split site working within the same day would be avoided. Your individual job plan will be reviewed and agreed annually.
Secretarial support is provided at Bassetlaw Hospital, Montagu Hospital and Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
The successful candidate will be supported in developing their sub-specialty interest in Glacuoma. He/she will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and work closely with consultant colleagues for the proper functioning of the department.
Working for our organisation
Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it’s our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits including:
• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Undertaking Paediatric Outpatient Clinics
- Participating & Supporting in Theatre Lists
- CPD to include all essential for role training
- Preparation for and participation in Appraisal
- Quality Improvement/ Clinical Governance Activity such as
- Audit
- Incident investigation and review
- Complaint/Claim response
- Clinical teaching
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBchB/MBBS or equivalent
- MRCOphth part 1 or equivalent
- MRCOphth part 3 or equivalent
- Completed at least three years’ full-time postgraduate training in Ophthalmology & one year experience in Paediatric Ophthalmology. Trainee in a relevant specialty, or equivalent experience and competencies
- Must have or be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at time of appointment and continue to hold a License to Practise.
Experience and Achievements
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Ophthalmology
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
Desirable criteria
- Understanding current issues within Ophthalmology and the future direction of the specialty
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
Teaching and training
Essential criteria
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable criteria
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
Audit and Research
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable criteria
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mrinal Anand
- Job title
- Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01302 644291
- Additional information
For general information please contact the Medical HR Department at Doncaster Royal Infirmary on 01302 642585 or email [email protected].
To arrange a visit please contact:
Mr. Mrinal Anand, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster DN2 5LT
Tel: 01302 644291
Mrs Kerry Allen, Head and Neck Business Manager,
Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster DN2 5LT
Tel: 01302 642173
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