Job summary
Working 10 PAs (plus 1.25 PAs for on-calls) in our dedicated Ophthalmology Treatment Centre, it is expected that you will become fully involved in all aspects of the work of the Ophthalmic Department including involvement in its organisation. This will be under the supervision of the Department and will continue at a progressively increasing level of responsibility as agreed by the Ophthalmic Consultants. This post is available from as soon as possible and will include a weekend and out of hours on-call commitment.
Main duties of the job
Working in partnership with the MoD, we have an integrated military and civilian workforce. With 7 Consultants, 1 Associate Specialist, 7 Specialty Doctors, 1 Research fellow , 2 StR3+, 2 Speciality Trainee posts at ST1 and 2, and 1 FY2, you'd also be supported by a dedicated and enthusiastic nursing team incorporating many extended roles.
We're also proud to be one of the leaders in ophthalmic research and are working with a number of partners. With access to superb facilities including a clinical trials unit which runs commercial and non-commercial trials, there will also be an opportunity to develop your area of special interest.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
A full Job description and Person specification is attached to this vacancy. Please read carefully before applying, and ensure you give examples, to demonstrate, how you meet the essential criteria for the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full Job description and Person specification is attached to this vacancy. Please read carefully before applying, and ensure you give examples, to demonstrate, how you meet the essential criteria for the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DRCOphth, MRCOphth, FRCOphth or equivalent overseas qualification
- Full GMC Registration and a licence to practice
- MB, BS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience as ophthalmic ST1/2 (or equivalent) or higher grade since registration
- Experience in and participation in departmental audit
- Experience of working in a busy outpatient, accident and emergency and theatre of Ophthalmology.
Desirable
- Special interest in medical retina
- Ability to undertake intravitreal injections
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to establish good working relationships with the team
- Commitment to continuing personal development
- Ability to function effectively under pressure
- Commitment to continuing personal development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DRCOphth, MRCOphth, FRCOphth or equivalent overseas qualification
- Full GMC Registration and a licence to practice
- MB, BS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience as ophthalmic ST1/2 (or equivalent) or higher grade since registration
- Experience in and participation in departmental audit
- Experience of working in a busy outpatient, accident and emergency and theatre of Ophthalmology.
Desirable
- Special interest in medical retina
- Ability to undertake intravitreal injections
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to establish good working relationships with the team
- Commitment to continuing personal development
- Ability to function effectively under pressure
- Commitment to continuing personal development
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).
