Job summary
You will work as part of the Ophthalmology Department Team to provide a high quality ophthalmology service that aims to provide excellent patient care. This post will support the specialist at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. This is a 10 PA job plan. In addition there is a requirement to cover 5 hour Saturday and Sunday emergency clinics on a 1:10 rota with the other SAS doctors in the department and take part in the 1:10 on call rota as specified above
We are seeking a Speciality Doctor to join the current Ophthalmology team in the Trust, the post will be based at Westmorland General Hospital.
You will work Cross Bay with Westmorland General Hospital as the main site. You will be contracted for 10 sessions per week.
This post will consist of Theatres, Clinics and On-call cover for the provision of the service and additional time for professional progression.
This posts will support CESR work and rotation in different sub-specialties might be expected.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of the Ophthalmology Department Team to provide a high-quality ophthalmology service that aims to provide excellent patient care.
This post will support the specialist at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. This is a 10 PA job plan. In addition, there is a requirement to cover 5-hour Saturday and Sunday emergency clinics on a 1:10 rota with the other SAS doctors in the department and take part in the 1:10 on call rota as specified above.
About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Entry on the GMC specialist register or be within six months of obtaining your CCT at the time of interview
- FRCS or an equivalent appropriate higher surgical qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of audit and research experience
- Higher professional qualifications in Ophthalmology, Teaching or Research
- Higher professional qualifications in Postgraduate research or Education
Experience
Essential
- Experience in specialist field of practice.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision.
- Experience of teaching/training/mentoring others
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Entry on the GMC specialist register or be within six months of obtaining your CCT at the time of interview
- FRCS or an equivalent appropriate higher surgical qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of audit and research experience
- Higher professional qualifications in Ophthalmology, Teaching or Research
- Higher professional qualifications in Postgraduate research or Education
Experience
Essential
- Experience in specialist field of practice.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision.
- Experience of teaching/training/mentoring others
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
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).
