Speciality doctor in ophthalmology

We are delighted to offer the opportunity of a substantive contract for the post of Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology. This is a 10 PA per week post.

The post holder will be expected to work as part of a team with responsibility for maintaining the highest standards of clinical care, for teaching of junior staff and medical students and for actively participating in continuing medical education, and in department and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.

The role is based at the Queen’s Hospital, Burton but with some sessions delivered at sister sites. The appointment is subject to the National Terms and Conditions of Service for Specialty Doctors (2021), which may be amended by collective agreement from time to time.

Applicants must hold MBBS or an equivalent medical qualification together with the Diploma in Ophthalmology or a higher qualification.

Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practice at the time of application is essential.

This is not a training post but appointed doctors will be supported to achieve the competencies and requirements for specialty registration through the CESR route. They can approach the department to discuss their needs in advance.

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental values of compassion, openness and excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In Return We Will Offer

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On‑going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts

• We see on average 4,810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest outpatients department in England – an average of 2,077 per week.
• We see an average of 1,115 patients in A&E across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kim Laban Job title: Deputy General Manager Email address: kimlaban@nhs.net Telephone number: 07385411655