Job summary
This is a fixed term contract for 6 months for a 8 PA post for a Specialist in Paediatric Ophthalmology at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking to appoint a skilled and motivated Specialist in Paediatric Ophthalmology to add value and expertise to complement our existing team of ophthalmologists.
The post holder will share clinical and managerial leadership within the Ophthalmology service with the present consultants and SAS.
Main duties of the job
This post involves active participation in the busy Paediatric Ophthalmology service across all sites of the Trust, including clinic, refractions and casualty clinics. There is no regular commitment for theatre lists. However this can be considered as an option depending on surgical experience of candidate.
The Paediatric Ophthalmology service has an experienced team of Orthoptists, Optometrists & Nurses from whom the successful candidate will have full support.
The appointees may also have responsibilities for inpatient cases and on-call as well as appropriate liaison with relevant allied specialties. Training and supervision is provided by our consultant team and in time the post-holders will be expected to work independently in appropriate areas.
About us
The Ophthalmology Department is part of the Head and Neck Directorate within the Planned Care Group. The department undertakes approximately 7000 day-case procedures per annum and provides approximately 100,000 outpatient attendances and over 20,000 Eye Casualty attendances per annum, serving a population of approximately 1 million. The Ophthalmology department aims to be the lead provider of ophthalmic services for the people of Berkshire, with key roles in urgent eye care, sub-specialist eye care and the management of chronic ophthalmic disease along with important teaching, training and research roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
Clinical Duties:
- Multidisciplinary team working is key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular discussions with colleagues
- Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting
- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support)
- Experience/training in full management of Paediatric outpatient clinics, squint surgeries, paediatric refraction & ocular motility tests etc
- Experience in cataract surgery and General Ophthalmology will be advantageous
- Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and post-graduate and continuing medical education activity
- Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education
- Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances
- The post holder will participate in an out of hours Consultant on-call rota, detailed within the job plan section
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
Clinical Duties:
- Multidisciplinary team working is key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular discussions with colleagues
- Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting
- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support)
- Experience/training in full management of Paediatric outpatient clinics, squint surgeries, paediatric refraction & ocular motility tests etc
- Experience in cataract surgery and General Ophthalmology will be advantageous
- Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and post-graduate and continuing medical education activity
- Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education
- Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances
- The post holder will participate in an out of hours Consultant on-call rota, detailed within the job plan section
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC (or eligibility)
- Membership of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists or equivalent
Desirable
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines.
- Undertake audits and present data as required
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce
Research, Teaching Skill & Experience
Essential
- Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees
Desirable
- Educational qualification
Patient Experience
Essential
- Contributes to improving patients experience
- See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
- Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- 6 or more years working as an Ophthalmologist
- Sub-specialist training applicable to Paediatric Ophthalmology
Desirable
- Previous responsibility for Clinical Governance
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC (or eligibility)
- Membership of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists or equivalent
Desirable
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines.
- Undertake audits and present data as required
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce
Research, Teaching Skill & Experience
Essential
- Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees
Desirable
- Educational qualification
Patient Experience
Essential
- Contributes to improving patients experience
- See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
- Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- 6 or more years working as an Ophthalmologist
- Sub-specialist training applicable to Paediatric Ophthalmology
Desirable
- Previous responsibility for Clinical Governance
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).
