Job summary
We are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated individual to join our Ophthalmology team. This post is aimed at providing ophthalmology services at the four hospitals attached to the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate is expected to deliver general and specialist ophthalmological services in medical retina and once a week HOT Clinic with prospective cover.
The post holder is expected to work with the Consultant sub-specialty leads to mitigate possible risks to the service and to support the service's administrative team in organising, planning, and maintaining a safe and well-led service.
This post will benefit from a well-supported, regular 10 PA job plan. Part-time plans or job share between multiple suitable candidates will be considered. The post holder will be a key member of the Paediatric Ophthalmology team and is expected to approach the role with a team-based view on relationships within the department and with other specialties in the organisation. The successful candidate will be encouraged to engage and contribute to clinical audit, governance and quality improvement and innovation in the specialty and trust. The successful candidate will also be encouraged to take up lead roles in various services involving the department. There will be a lot of opportunities to involve in various research in this post.
Main duties of the job
The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC registration and hold a licence to practice
To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post
To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care activities
To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views
The clinics will usually be supported by Orthoptists, trainees, optometrists and/or nurses and supervision and training of juniors is expected.
To work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance
To cover HOT clinics taking ward referrals and seeing emergency patients during the working hours
This is a non-resident post
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Ophthalmology Department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) provides ophthalmology outpatient facilities and day case surgery in our dedicated eye clinic. It is supported by an orthoptic department and low vision service. Many sub-speciality clinics have been developed and there is close communication with consultants in other specialities. The department includes ophthalmologists, ophthalmic nurses, optometrists, orthoptists, ophthalmic technicians, and eye clinic liaison officers from RNIB as well as a host of other support staff.
In addition, ophthalmologists in training rotate to the eye department as part of the West Midlands regional training rotation, and the department also undertakes an active role in the teaching of medical students.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Ophthalmology Department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) provides ophthalmology outpatient facilities and day case surgery in our dedicated eye clinic. It is supported by an orthoptic department and low vision service. Many sub-speciality clinics have been developed and there is close communication with consultants in other specialities. The department includes ophthalmologists, ophthalmic nurses, optometrists, orthoptists, ophthalmic technicians, and eye clinic liaison officers from RNIB as well as a host of other support staff.
In addition, ophthalmologists in training rotate to the eye department as part of the West Midlands regional training rotation, and the department also undertakes an active role in the teaching of medical students.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOphth or equivalent
- Full registration with licence to practice with the General Medical Council
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a specialty trainee or specialty doctor in ophthalmology service including clinics, surgery, and medical retina
- Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been Ophthalmology in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOphth or equivalent
- Full registration with licence to practice with the General Medical Council
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a specialty trainee or specialty doctor in ophthalmology service including clinics, surgery, and medical retina
- Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been Ophthalmology in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades.
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.
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.
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).
