Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our multi-discipline ophthalmology team, working in close collaboration with supportive colleagues.
The appointee would ideally have interests in both Oculoplastic and 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 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)
Applicants must possess FRCOphth or equivalent and be fully registered with the GMC and hold a licence to practise. Applicants must have entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Ophthalmology via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date), CESR or European Community Rights.
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
Clinical practice/ competence
Essential criteria
26. Evidence of subspecialist clinical experience and skills in emergency eye care
27. Knowledge of good medical practice and the General Medical Council requirements
Desirable criteria
28. Post CCT Fellowship in Medical Cataract/Oculoplastic
Mentoring and Teaching
Essential criteria
29. Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
30. Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
31. Experience of supervision of postgraduate trainees
Desirable criteria
32. Experience of supervising SpRs/specialist trainees
33. Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
Qualifications and Registration
Essential criteria
34. Hold a medical qualification registered with the GMC
35. Hold of license to practise with the General Medical Council
36. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Ophthalmology
37. 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
38. Ability to supervise postgraduate research
39. Substantive NHS experience
40. MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research