Job summary
The Ophthalmology team is based at our new
Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield and provide specialist care
and investigations with services also delivered via our Dewsbury, Pontefract
sites and CDC site.
Our excellent team of dedicated Doctors,
Nurses, Opticians, Orthoptists and other support staff provide a wide range of
eye care services to children and adults. Our aim is to provide the best
possible eye care in a modern environment which is well equipped, modern and
efficient
Were proud that our workforce - our
greatest asset - strives for excellence every day in providing care and support
to thousands of people living across Wakefield and North Kirklees.
Mid-Yorkshire celebrates excellence and innovation. We have modern, state-of-the-art
facilities and provide first class learning and development opportunities.
Mid-Yorks is transforming, grounded in our values to care and improve,
respecting our patients, our community and our staff, to deliver the highest
standards of care.
If you are a dynamic, innovative and
forward-thinking clinician with a passion for your profession and an enthusiasm
to be part of a Trust striving to be the best, get in touch to see what a
career at Mid-Yorkshire could be like for you.
Applicants should
possess Ophthalmology skills for the job advertised and preferably fellowship
in Oculoplastics.
Main duties of the job
Supporting the provision of General Ophthalmology with a
subspecialty interest in Oculoplastic and Acute eye service or General
Ophthalmology or any other subspecialty which complements the department.
Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case surgery
Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours
on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time
regulations and safe working
On-call duties are currently shared with 8 other colleagues
on a 1:8.5 rota, currently assessed as 0.89 PA.
About us
The Ophthalmology team at Mid Yorkshire
currently includes 9 Consultants, 2 Associate Specialists, 8 Specialty Doctors
and 3 Specialty Registrar, as well as Specialist Nurses, Optometrists and
Orthoptists supported by a dedicated clinical secretariat team.
Our
service is primarily based at the Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in
Wakefield, with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to provide specialist
care and investigations. Care is also provided from our excellent Dewsbury and
Pontefract sites. We provide a full spectrum of secondary ophthalmic services
including emergency care with a strategic aim to deliver a comprehensive
multi-disciplinary service in both primary and acute care settings through our
one purpose, one team, one trust approach. Services we provide include;
cataract, glaucoma, cornea, uveitis, lid, orbital and lacrimal, paediatric
ophthalmology plus specialist care and treatment for adult ocular Motility
disorders and neuro-ophthalmic disorders. We are
also part of many multi-centre clinical trials with research integral to what
we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post
is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time
applications will be considered, this post is also a locum post for 6 months.
Whilst
the role will be based primarily at our Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in
Wakefield, we provide services at our other hospital sites; Dewsbury and
District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. Most People do work from
two sites. The department provides
Secretarial support and office accommodation with Computer and IT facilities in
the Eye Centre. The department has the
support of Optometrists, Orthoptists, Specialist Nurses and Eye Clinic Liaison
Officers.
The main
duties of the post will include:
Supporting the provision of General Ophthalmology with a
subspecialty interest in Oculoplastic and Acute eye service or General
Ophthalmology or any other subspecialty which complements the department.
Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case surgery
Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours
on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time
regulations and safe working
On-call duties are currently shared with 8 other colleagues
on a 1:8.5 rota, currently assessed as 0.89 PA.
1.5 Core Supporting Professional Activities will be offered
to the successful candidate for which appropriate objectives will be agreed in
accordance with the Trust Framework* and national Terms and Conditions of
Service with additional 0.5 PA for extra roles like Lead for service etc
Examples may include formal teaching
responsibilities or departmental leadership roles
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post
is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time
applications will be considered, this post is also a locum post for 6 months.
Whilst
the role will be based primarily at our Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in
Wakefield, we provide services at our other hospital sites; Dewsbury and
District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. Most People do work from
two sites. The department provides
Secretarial support and office accommodation with Computer and IT facilities in
the Eye Centre. The department has the
support of Optometrists, Orthoptists, Specialist Nurses and Eye Clinic Liaison
Officers.
The main
duties of the post will include:
Supporting the provision of General Ophthalmology with a
subspecialty interest in Oculoplastic and Acute eye service or General
Ophthalmology or any other subspecialty which complements the department.
Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case surgery
Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours
on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time
regulations and safe working
On-call duties are currently shared with 8 other colleagues
on a 1:8.5 rota, currently assessed as 0.89 PA.
1.5 Core Supporting Professional Activities will be offered
to the successful candidate for which appropriate objectives will be agreed in
accordance with the Trust Framework* and national Terms and Conditions of
Service with additional 0.5 PA for extra roles like Lead for service etc
Examples may include formal teaching
responsibilities or departmental leadership roles
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in management of Oculoplastic, Acute eye patients in outpatients, Lasers and theatre.
Desirable
- Ophthalmology fellowship or equivalent experience in Oculoplastic or experience in General Ophthalmology.
- Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Fellowship in Oculoplastic or Acute eye service
- Academic Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
- Teaching qualification / awards
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
- Computer literate
- Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
- Evidence of personal contributions to service development
- Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number.
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in management of Oculoplastic, Acute eye patients in outpatients, Lasers and theatre.
Desirable
- Ophthalmology fellowship or equivalent experience in Oculoplastic or experience in General Ophthalmology.
- Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Fellowship in Oculoplastic or Acute eye service
- Academic Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
- Teaching qualification / awards
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
- Computer literate
- Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
- Evidence of personal contributions to service development
- Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number.
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise.
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).
