Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our multi-discipline ophthalmology team, working in close collaboration with supportive colleagues.
The appointee will have a principle interest in Cataract. Participation on the on call rota and in the eye casualty department is essential.
You will be a highly valued member of our team bringing your expertise and skills in ophthalmic surgery and patient management.
We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded. So we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. We also recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance – so we always try to be flexible, helping you fit your working life around your home life.
We are open to full-time, part-time applications; We are offering a competitive salary depending on experience.
If you are not in the local area, we do also offer a generous relocation package.
Main duties of the job
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients with a wide variety of ophthalmic conditions
To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of ophthalmology patients.
Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students, postgraduates and other healthcare personnel.
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education/professional and service development (CME/CPD)
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
2. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
3. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
4. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
5. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
6. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
7. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
8. The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.
9. The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Program's appropriate to the role.
10. To be able to provide support in the emergency eye department.
11. To be a point of escalation when the emergency department requires senior consultant advice.
12. To provide Consultant Ophthalmology services at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust.
13. To provide Consultant Ophthalmology services by way of Outpatient clinics and Outpatient procedure lists at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust.
14. Our Ophthalmology services are provided over four sites, York, Scarborough, Malton and Bridlington.
15. To work flexibly and cooperatively with the other consultant Ophthalmologists to maximise the utilisation of outpatient procedure lists and outpatient clinics.
16. To provide emergency Ophthalmology services to patients on the on call rota
17. To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported.
18. To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes. To actively participate in audit.
19. To provide continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their care and for the proper organisation and functioning of clinical practice.
20. To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Department.
21. To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents are reported in a timely manner.
22. To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning process.
23. To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust.
24. To support allied health professionals in their development and teaching.
25. To Support the Nursing team in development and training.
Person specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential criteria
26. Hold a medical qualification registered with the GMC
27. Hold of license to practise with the General Medical Council
28. Knowledge of good medical practice and the General Medical Council requirements
29. Currently on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register, or due to obtain a relevant CCT/CESR(CP) within 6 months of interview
Desirable criteria
30. Ability to supervise postgraduate research
31. Substantive NHS experience
Governance and audit
Essential criteria
32. Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice
33. Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
34. Ability to teach clinical skills
35. Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
Desirable criteria
36. Experience of working in or setting up a clinical decision unit service
Effective Teamwork
Essential criteria
37. Enquiring, critical approach to work
38. Willngness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels
39. Ability to organise and manage the department targets
40. Ability to contribute to change management agenda and take a leading role
41. Works effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
42. Co-operates with colleagues from all disciplines
Communication
Essential criteria
43. Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service
44. Communicates and relates to others effectively
45. Is open to different ideas and is willing to learn and develop
46. Seeks new and better ways to do things
Ability to work under pressure
Essential criteria
47. An ability to cope with stressful situations in a calm and practical way
Decision making
Essential criteria
48. Can be reflective rather than reactive
49. Can seek appropriate information and support
50. Is positive and well-motivated
51. Takes responsibility for delivering results
Patient centric care
Essential criteria
52. Adheres to high ethical standards
53. Personal Time Management skills
54. Contributes to improving patient's experience
55. Involves patients in decisions about their care
Additional
Essential criteria
56. Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites
57. Understands the wider organisation and understands and values the need for efficient use of resources