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Job Summary
This is an established post to allow a suitable candidate to embark on a one year fixed term Training in General Ophthalmology.
Job Summary
This is an established post to allow a suitable candidate to embark on a one year fixed term Training in General Ophthalmology.
The post will ideally suit a forward-thinking individual with the desire to improve General Ophthalmology. A desire to participate in research and clinical audit is essential. It is assumed that the candidate will already have broad-based ophthalmology training, and this will be essential to managing general ophthalmic problems. Cataract surgery will be provided to maintain phacoemulsification skills, but a level of proficiency will be expected as this is primarily a paediatric firm.
Main duties of the job
The employing Trust is Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. The post is covered by the Terms and Conditions of Service of Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England and Wales), as amended from time to time.
The contract is for a fixed term of 1 years. The successful candidate will be expected to have at least five years of accredited basic general ophthalmic training to the level of OST 3 or equivalent and will be expected to have passed MRCOphth or equivalent.
The successful candidate will be required to maintain registration with the General Medical Council. Essential and desirable person specifications for the post may be found in Appendix 1.
The successful candidate will also be required to reside within 10 miles of the Northampton General Hospital, to maintain his/her residence in contact with the public telephone service, unless specific approval for alternative arrangements is approved by the employing Trust.
About Us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Details
Date posted
05 June 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£61,825 a year Per annum / Pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
265-7120829-A
Job locations
Northampton
Cliftonville
Northampton
NN1 5BD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The post carries a 10-session commitment.
Duties will include the full range of administrative activities (if the post-holder has independent lists)supporting the consultants clinics and lists, supervision and training of trainees and nurses, and involvement in clinical audit and departmental teaching.
Sub speciality clinics under supervision as well as independent.
Eye casualty and theatre sessions.
Teaching the junior medical and nursing staff.
They teach FY1 and GPVTS trainees at the eye casualty.
They participate in the departmental monthly audit meetings and weekly teaching program.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The post carries a 10-session commitment.
Duties will include the full range of administrative activities (if the post-holder has independent lists)supporting the consultants clinics and lists, supervision and training of trainees and nurses, and involvement in clinical audit and departmental teaching.
Sub speciality clinics under supervision as well as independent.
Eye casualty and theatre sessions.
Teaching the junior medical and nursing staff.
They teach FY1 and GPVTS trainees at the eye casualty.
They participate in the departmental monthly audit meetings and weekly teaching program.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Acceptance that the post also has an element of service commitment.
* A minimum of two years as ophthalmic SHO or higher grade since registration
Desirable
* Previous General ophthalmology exposure
Skills
Essential
* Experience working in busy outpatients, accident and emergency and theatre. Ability to work unsupervised. .
* Ability to teach junior staff
Desirable
* Experience of diabetic screening. Experience of intravitreal antiVEGF treatment
Qualification
Essential
* Educated to MCRCOphth FRCOphth or equivalent level of education, training or experience
Desirable
* Higher degree
Person Specification
Essential
* Educated to MCRCOphth FRCOphth or equivalent level of education, training or experience
Desirable
* Higher degree
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Northampton General Hospital
Address
Northampton
Cliftonville
Northampton
NN1 5BD
Employer's website
https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northampton General Hospital
Address
Northampton
Cliftonville
Northampton
NN1 5BD
Employer's website
https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
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