Job overview
The Sussex Eye Hospital is a specialist eye hospital and the teaching hub of the newly formed Kent, Surrey and Sussex Deanery and KSS School of Ophthalmology. We serve a population of approximately 750,000, through the hub at the Sussex Eye Hospital and the spoke unit at Princes Royal Hospital. The retinal referral population is close to 1 million. The Sussex Eye Hospital is in close proximity to the Royal Sussex County Hospital which provides specialist investigations and liaison with other disciplines
Main duties of the job
The candidate is expected to carry out independent outpatient clinics based on appropriate skills and experience. Subspecialty clinic support will include Glaucoma clinics, Cataract clinics and A&E.The number of clinics will be negotiated with the successful candidate.It may be necessary for the successful candidate to take part in the first on-call rota.
The candidate is expected to provide clinical supervision and support to junior medical doctors, optometrists, nurses, technicians and orthoptists than run clinics at the same time in the Ophthalmology unit.
The candidate is expected to perform autonomous surgery lists, and at the same time to provide the support to trainees for dedicated surgical lists. Have overall accountability for the patients they operate on with oversight from a consultant. To participate in the pre and post op management of patients they operate on. And to participate in any national data collection requirement for surgical procedures performed.
To participate in the provision of cover on a shared basis with colleagues when unforeseen short notice absences occur.
The Doctor may be required to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues, and exceptionally to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances to ensure the safe running of the Department.
Working for our organisation
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will also:
Work in close collaboration with the other health care professionals across organisational boundaries to ensure the service meets the needs of the patient.
To attend and contribute in the Senior Medical Doctor Meetings.
Act as a role model for the Medical and the wider multi-professional team.
Manage own caseload and ensure all clinical correspondence/actions for patients is completed.
Consider performing additional professional activities to contribute to the maintenance of acceptable standards of conduct and performance of the hospital.
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. •Basic Medical degree
2. •Postgraduate qualification FRC[specialty - e.g. FRCS, FRCA, etc.] or its recognised equivalent
3. •Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical/Dental Council
4. •Completed a minimum of 12 years medical/dental work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical/dental qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years’ experience in a relevant specialty from other medical/dental grades including from overseas will also be accepted
Desirable criteria
5. •Higher Degree
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
6. •Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
7. •Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
8. •Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
9. •Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
10. •Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
11. •Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
12. •Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
13. •Research experience
14. •Publications
15. •Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential criteria
16. •Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
17. •Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
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