Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- MC75
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 360-B-5251-RA1
- Employer
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Watford General Hospital
- Town
- Watford
- Salary
- £52,530 - £82,400 plus £149 HCA per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/07/2024 23:59
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Specialty Doctor - Ophthalmology (MC75)
MC75
Job overview
We are looking to recruit to a 12 months fixed term, 10PA, Specialty Doctor post in Ophthalmology. The role will deliver clinical activity across several subspecialties within Ophthalmology. There will be opportunities to become more deeply involved in specific areas of interest with evidence of appropriate aptitude. The post will assist the department to deliver the required access times for patients.
The department has a proven track record of supporting and encouraging specialty doctors to gain experience in a variety of ophthalmic sub-specialties including an opportunity to train in Phaco cataract surgery and possibly gain experience to have access to GMS Specialist register through CESR.
Main duties of the job
The principal role of the post-holder is to be an active member of the clinical team undertaking outpatient and acute access clinics across a variety of subspecialties within Ophthalmology including medical retina, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, anterior segment, vitreo-retinal and eye casualty.
- To provide high quality ophthalmic assessment, treatment and management for service users.
- To provide clinical activity that is efficient to optimise access times for patients.
- To deal with clinical queries that arise from personal clinical activity and that of peers.
To be aware of clinical governance and clinical risk
- management and take an active role in their implementation.
- To contribute to the learning experience of Specialty Registrar Trainees within the department as well as teaching and training medical and other students as well as other members of the MDT.
- To work seamlessly and respectfully as part of the wider team involving other Trust Specialties, nursing, technicians, allied health professions, administrative and theatre staff.
- To contribute to academic, audit and clinical governance issues within the department and the Trust.
- To organise their workload in a manner that is consistent with good practice as laid out in the Trust's Policy for Management of Waiting Lists and Times.
Working for our organisation
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained ‘teaching hospital’ status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job plan for the role is:
- 8 PA fixed clinical sessions
- 1 PA for administrative duties
- 1 PA for Supported Professional Activity
In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the jobholder may be required to perform other duties assigned by the supervisor/manager from time to time.
Person specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
Desirable criteria
- Post Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmology.
- MRCOphth / FRCOphth or equivalent qualification.
Knowledge:
Essential criteria
- A number of years full time post graduate training (or equivalent on a part-time or flexible basis), at some of which will be in Ophthalmology.
- Wide clinical experience in general ophthalmology.
Desirable criteria
- Operating skills Experience / interest in teaching Teaching skill courses.
Experience:
Essential criteria
- Experience in dealing with large numbers of outpatients.
- Understanding of the role of Clinical Audit within a service.
- Research and evidence-based practice.
Desirable criteria
- Relevant experience in undertaking and organising Audit.
- Research and publications relevant to post.
- Undertaken relevant courses.
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
- Miss Sarah Zaher
- Job title
- Clinical Lead – Ophthalmology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07766 501156
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
- Telephone
- 07423032289
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