Overview
The Ophthalmology team is based at our new Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield and provides specialist care and investigations with services also delivered via our Dewsbury, Pontefract sites and CDC site. Our team includes Doctors, Nurses, Opticians, Orthoptists and other support staff delivering a wide range of eye care services to children and adults. We aim to provide the best possible eye care in a modern, well equipped and efficient environment. Our workforce strives for excellence in caring for thousands of people across Wakefield and North Kirklees. Mid‑Yorkshire values excellence and innovation, maintains modern, state‑of‑the‑art facilities and offers first‑class learning and development opportunities. Mid‑Yorkshire is transforming, grounded in our values to care for patients, the community and staff, to deliver the highest standards of care.
If you are a dynamic, innovative and forward‑thinking clinician with a passion for your profession and an enthusiasm to be part of a Trust striving to be the best, get in touch to see what a career at Mid‑Yorkshire could be like for you.
Applicants should possess Ophthalmology skills for the job advertised and preferably a fellowship in Oculoplastics.
About us
The Ophthalmology team at Mid Yorkshire currently includes 9 Consultants, 2 Associate Specialists, 8 Specialty Doctors and 3 Specialty Registrar, as well as Specialist Nurses, Optometrists and Orthoptists supported by a dedicated clinical secretariat team. Our service is primarily based at the Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, with state‑of‑the‑art equipment and facilities to provide specialist care and investigations. Care is also provided from our Dewsbury and Pontefract sites. We provide a full spectrum of secondary ophthalmic services including emergency care with a strategic aim to deliver a comprehensive multi‑disciplinary service in both primary and acute care settings through our one purpose, one team, one trust approach. Services include cataract, glaucoma, cornea, uveitis, lid, orbital and lacrimal, paediatric ophthalmology and specialist care for adult ocular motility disorders and neuro‑ophthalmic disorders. We are also part of many multi‑centre clinical trials with research integral to our work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered; this post is also a locum post for 6 months. The role will be based primarily at the Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, with services at Dewsbury and District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. Most people work from two sites. The department provides secretarial support and office accommodation with computer and IT facilities in the Eye Centre. The department has the support of Optometrists, Orthoptists, Specialist Nurses and Eye Clinic Liaison Officers.
The main duties include:
* Supporting the provision of General Ophthalmology with a subspecialty interest in Oculoplastic and Acute eye service or General Ophthalmology or any other subspecialty which complements the department.
* Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case surgery.
* Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out‑of‑hours on‑call schedules with regard to working time regulations and safe working.
* On‑call duties are currently shared with 8 other colleagues on a 1:8.5 rota, currently assessed as 0.89 PA.
1.5 Core Supporting Professional Activities will be offered to the successful candidate with appropriate objectives agreed in line with the Trust Framework and national Terms and Conditions of Service, with additional 0.5 PA for extra roles such as Lead for service. Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Wide experience in management of Oculoplastic and Acute eye patients in outpatients, lasers and theatre.
Desirable
* Ophthalmology fellowship or equivalent experience in Oculoplastic or experience in General Ophthalmology.
* Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
Qualifications
Essential
* Medical Degree from recognised medical school
* FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
* Fellowship in Oculoplastic or Acute eye service
* Academic Prizes
* Audit or Case Presentations
* Teaching qualification / awards
Management Skills
Essential
* Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving
* Good time management
* Computer literate
* Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services
Desirable
* Possess good organisational and personal management skills
* Evidence of personal contributions to service development
* Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy
GMC Registration
Essential
* Please state full GMC number
* Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
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