About The Role
This post is offered on a full‑time (10 PA) basis although less than full‑time applications will be considered.
Whilst the role will be based primarily at our Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, we provide services at our other hospital sites – Dewsbury and District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. Most people do work from two sites. If they have to travel between sites during the day, that is reflected in the job plan as travel. The department provides secretarial support and office accommodation in the Eye Centre, and is supported by optometrists, orthoptists, specialist nurses and eye clinic liaison officers.
Main duties
* Supporting the provision of general ophthalmology with a subspecialty interest in paediatrics and adult motility.
* Delivery of outpatient clinics and day‑case surgery.
* Workload includes seeing about 12 patients in face‑to‑face clinic and 24 patients in virtual clinic; in theatre if cataract, expected to do about 7–8 cases, paediatric and adult motility theatre, and also ROP screening in the neonatal unit.
* Urgent and emergency care duties including out‑of‑hours on‑call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working‑time regulations and safe working.
* On‑call duties are currently shared with eight other colleagues on a 1:8.5 rota, currently assessed as 0.8 PA.
* Consultants normally work at one site for the whole day, but if the job plan involves travel during the day it is paid as 0.25 PA DCC activity.
* Time off in lieu or compensatory rest is provided for out‑of‑hours work in line with the national consultant contract.
* 1.5 core supporting professional activities will be offered, with appropriate objectives agreed in accordance with the Trust framework and national terms and conditions of service; additional 0.5 PA for extra roles such as lead for service etc.
* Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles such as research, educational supervisor or college tutor, which will be paid additional PA.
Please see the attached full job description for an example weekly timetable.
Essential Person Specification Requirements
* Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
* Inclusion on the GMC specialist register.
* Medical degree from a recognised medical school.
* FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent.
* Wide experience in management of paediatric and adult motility patients.
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Demonstrates an intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
* Good time management.
* Computer literate.
* Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.
* Able to communicate clearly and effectively with staff and patients.
* Caring and compassionate.
* Flexible and adaptable.
* Willingness to learn and use hospital systems and processes, and adhere to local policies.
* Physically able to carry out the duties as specified in the job description.
* Disclosure + Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
For the full Person Specification, including desirable criteria for the role, please refer to the attached document within the job description.
Our Benefits
* Access to the NHS pension plan.
* Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service.
* Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services.
* Extensive benefits and support, including:
* On‑site nurseries and childcare salary‑sacrifice scheme.
* Home electronics scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme – subject to eligibility criteria.
* Car lease salary‑sacrifice scheme – subject to eligibility criteria.
* Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport.
* Flexible working options and family and carer‑friendly policies.
* Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality.
* Career progression, training and support.
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