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 1:9 Rota with the other senior decision makers at consultant level in the department and take part in the 1:9 or on-call Rota.
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 1:9 Rota with the other senior decision makers at consultant level in the department and take part in the 1:9 or on-call Rota.
About us
We operate from 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, and Ulverston Community 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 ,day case 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
- Medical Degree from a recognised university
- FRCS or recognised equivalent qualification
- Meets the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework.
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Specialist Registration
- Working towards a CESR
Experience
Essential
- Completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in Ophthalmology in the Specialty Doctor and / or closed SAS grades.
- Equivalent years' experience in relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
Desirable
- Independent practice in Ophthalmology
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Medical Degree from a recognised university
- FRCS or recognised equivalent qualification
- Meets the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework.
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Specialist Registration
- Working towards a CESR
Experience
Essential
- Completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in Ophthalmology in the Specialty Doctor and / or closed SAS grades.
- Equivalent years' experience in relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
Desirable
- Independent practice in Ophthalmology
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).
