Job summary
Applications are invited for the above post within South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust. This post is based at Warwick Hospital and Stratford Hospital and is based on 10 sessions (8.0 DCC 1.00 Admin and 1.0 SPA).
The Medical team currently consists of 7 Consultant Ophthalmologists and 2 Speciality Trust Ophthalmologists.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to work in the Consultant team within the Machen Eye Department. The post holder will be supported by the specialist ophthalmic nurses and extended scope practitioners within the ophthalmology service.
This is a new post to the team of Ophthalmologists to provide medical retina, glaucoma and general ophthalmology services at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT).
The post holder will be expected to work with the existing team of professional colleagues and managers in the efficient running and development of the ophthalmology services.
About us
With our central location and great transport links we're closer than you might think. We are located in the heart of England with easy access to the motorway network and a good railway service. Warwickshire is accessible from a number of nearby cities including Birmingham, Leicester, Northampton, Oxford and Worcestershire.
Surrounded by a collection of picturesque towns and villages, there is always a lot to see and do across the County. Numerous sport and leisure venues, theatres, parks and great shopping facilities make Warwickshire an idyllic place to work and live.
As well as enjoying where you work, we want all of our staff to lead happy and healthy lives. That's why we offer a number of benefits to support this, such as flexible working opportunities, Childcare Vouchers, and onsite subsidized restaurant at our hospitals in Warwick and Leamington Spa as well as a number of recognition awards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide cover for consultant colleagues as appropriate and in accordance with divisional arrangements and Trust policy.
- Take part in the revalidation and annual appraisal processes.
- Take an active role in audit, research, teaching and governance.
- Provide professional supervision, direction and training for junior medical staff/ the wider supporting team.
- To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of patients to be able to contact you when necessary
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide cover for consultant colleagues as appropriate and in accordance with divisional arrangements and Trust policy.
- Take part in the revalidation and annual appraisal processes.
- Take an active role in audit, research, teaching and governance.
- Provide professional supervision, direction and training for junior medical staff/ the wider supporting team.
- To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of patients to be able to contact you when necessary
Person Specification
Academic Achievements
Essential
- FRCOphth. or equivalent Post CCT Fellowship in any of medical retina or glaucoma
Desirable
- Post graduate degree/diploma e.g. MSc./other postgraduate certificate
Person Specification
Academic Achievements
Essential
- FRCOphth. or equivalent Post CCT Fellowship in any of medical retina or glaucoma
Desirable
- Post graduate degree/diploma e.g. MSc./other postgraduate certificate
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).
