Job summary
The successful candidate will join a multi-professional team based on the Victoria Hospital site and will also give clinical opinions when requested by consultant colleagues.
The clinical commitments of this post will include responsibility for inpatient and outpatient care at Blackpool Victoria Hospital (BVH). There is also a commitment to give opinions on both oculoplastic and general ophthalmic problems in peripheral hospitals:
The outpatient work will be conducted at BVH in a dedicated ophthalmic suite in the main outpatient department and within the Ophthalmic Surgical Unit and Medical Retina Unit.
The post holder will be employed by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post is a permanent post within the structure.
Our Ophthalmology service has a team of 8 consultants (including vacancies), 6 specialty doctors and 4 speciality trainees. This role will require the delivery of face-to-face onsite clinical sessions or within a community-based environment. The provision of assessment and management of a range of Ophthalmology conditions. Educate patients and their families on conditions, treatment options, and post-operative care. Stay current withadvancements in Ophthalmology treatments, technologies, and best practices.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a multi-professional team based on the Victoria Hospital site and will also give clinical opinions when requested by consultant colleagues.
The clinical commitments of this post will include responsibility for inpatient and outpatient care at Blackpool Victoria Hospital (BVH). There is also a commitment to give opinions on both oculoplastic and general ophthalmic problems in peripheral hospitals:
The outpatient work will be conducted at BVH in a dedicated ophthalmic suite in the main outpatient department and within the Ophthalmic Surgical Unit and Medical Retina Unit.
The post holder will be employed by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post is a permanent post within the structure.
Our Ophthalmology service has a team of 8 consultants (including vacancies), 6 specialty doctors and 4 speciality trainees. This role will require the delivery of face-to-face onsite clinical sessions or within a community-based environment. The provision of assessment and management of a range of Ophthalmology conditions. Educate patients and their families on conditions, treatment options, and post-operative care. Stay current withadvancements in Ophthalmology treatments, technologies, and best practices.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a resident population of approximately 330,000 and the 12 million holidaymakers who visit the area every year. The Trust comprises Blackpool Victoria Hospital which is a large busy acute hospital and a smaller community/ rehabilitation hospital - Clifton Hospital. Outpatient services are also provided in Blackpool, Fleetwood and Lytham Hospital. The Trust is also responsible for the provision of a wide range of community healthcare services, including District Nursing, Community Matrons and therapy services.
The organisation provides specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. We also have specialised Cardio-thoracic Surgical and Sleep Medicine services (including polysomnography) and provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure safe management of patients within the ophthalmic directorate.
To participate in outpatient clinics, theatre and triage, and provide autonomous care in general and sub-speciality clinics and theatre procedures based on relevant skills and experience.
To participate in the review process of referrals from other specialties regarding clinical management, rehabilitation, and discharge planning.
To actively support the team in providing timely care and management of patients (triage of referrals, staff/ patient queries, perioperative care/ reviews, organizing/ performing operating lists etc).
The post holder will be expected to take on leadership roles to support the development of services in the unit. The post holder will actively participate in service improvement and be willing to take up additional responsibilities appropriate to the post to help safe running of service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure safe management of patients within the ophthalmic directorate.
To participate in outpatient clinics, theatre and triage, and provide autonomous care in general and sub-speciality clinics and theatre procedures based on relevant skills and experience.
To participate in the review process of referrals from other specialties regarding clinical management, rehabilitation, and discharge planning.
To actively support the team in providing timely care and management of patients (triage of referrals, staff/ patient queries, perioperative care/ reviews, organizing/ performing operating lists etc).
The post holder will be expected to take on leadership roles to support the development of services in the unit. The post holder will actively participate in service improvement and be willing to take up additional responsibilities appropriate to the post to help safe running of service.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date.
- Full registration with the GMC
- FRCOPHTH & CCT or Equivalent in Ophthalmology.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of appropriate clinical experience suitable for the post. Ability to work as an independent practitioner
- Surgical experience- especially in Cataract and Oculoplastic surgery
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinics and theatre lists
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Experience of teaching doctors in training and other clinical staff
- Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date.
- Full registration with the GMC
- FRCOPHTH & CCT or Equivalent in Ophthalmology.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of appropriate clinical experience suitable for the post. Ability to work as an independent practitioner
- Surgical experience- especially in Cataract and Oculoplastic surgery
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinics and theatre lists
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Experience of teaching doctors in training and other clinical staff
- Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate
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).
