Job summary
The Ophthalmology service is delivered to the population of South Essex from Southend University Hospital, Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford, Orsett Hospital near Basildon and Braintree Community Hospital as well as outreach clinics in the localities.
Similar facilities are available across sites the exception of paediatric operating facilities which are only available at Southend and Broomfield Hospital.
Our Mid Essex service is based at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford where there is a purpose built Ophthalmology Outpatient Department. Surgery is undertaken in the Day Stay Unit within Broomfield Hospital as well as our dedicated ophthalmology Vanguard Theatre.The glaucoma service is well established across the service and there is scope for further development both locally and in the community. We currently perform in excess 300 glaucoma surgical procedures including the most up to date MIGS procedures.A shared care scheme for stable glaucoma has been established in conjunction with the LOC and CCGs to ease the burden on the outpatient department within South East Essex which will be expanded into Mid Essex during the coming year. There are also dedicated glaucoma specialist nurses and optometrists trained to provide glaucoma monitoring clinics alongside the medical team.
Main duties of the job
The Ophthalmology Services within the MSE is under one management structure serving a population of 1.3 million accross multiple sites.
As part of the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust the Essex-wide Ophthalmology the successful candidate will be pivotal in determining, shaping and delivering the vision for the system-wide glaucoma service provision for patients across Essex including training and education to hospital and community based allied health professionals across Essex.
The existing ophthalmology services, led by 16 Consultants, provide a comprehensive range of ophthalmology services including Glaucoma, Cornea, VR, MR, Paediatrics and Oculo-plastics supported by a range of specialist trainees, specialty doctors, fellows and allied health professionals.
The post will be based at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford but will work across MSE sites.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A summary of the duties is as follows but please see the attached full job description
- 8 Direct Clinical Care which includes 1 DCC for admin, DCC activity includes outpatients and theatre involving routine cataract
- 2 Supporting Professional Activity (1.5 Core, 0.5 recognised for teaching and clinical supervision
- On-call duties
- To cover for other staff during leave at a level commensurate with the appointees experience and ophthalmic expertise.
- Attending to administrative matters relating to patient care
Job description
Job responsibilities
A summary of the duties is as follows but please see the attached full job description
- 8 Direct Clinical Care which includes 1 DCC for admin, DCC activity includes outpatients and theatre involving routine cataract
- 2 Supporting Professional Activity (1.5 Core, 0.5 recognised for teaching and clinical supervision
- On-call duties
- To cover for other staff during leave at a level commensurate with the appointees experience and ophthalmic expertise.
- Attending to administrative matters relating to patient care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- full GMC Registration
- Specialist registration status
- FRCOphth Equivalent
- Sub-specialty training including recognised Glaucoma fellowship
Professional Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within ophthalmology and especially within glaucoma. A recognised glaucoma fellowship would be expected
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Ability
Essential
- Basic keyboard skills/knowledge of Microsoft packages
Management and administrative
Essential
- Commitment to effective departmental management and management of a multi-disciplinary group.
- Evidence of the ability to be part of and lead a team
Desirable
- Evidence of Management training.
- Evidence of direct involvement in changing service provision
- Experience of audit management
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialty service
- Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities and waiting lists
Standards
Essential
- High ethical/professional
- A willingness to accept that flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the NHS.
Desirable
- Understanding of resource management and quality assurance.
Motivation
Essential
- Commitment to research & teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of research already undertaken
Personality
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses & other agencies.
- Enthusiasm & ability to work under pressure.
- Good organisational skills.
- Supportive & tolerant.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Caring attitude to patients
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Proven ability to deliver high quality teaching
Desirable
- Active Involvement in Undergraduate, GP and Paramedical Education
Research/ Audit
Essential
- A commitment to performing and understanding research and audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing involvement in research.
- Experience in investigative research.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- full GMC Registration
- Specialist registration status
- FRCOphth Equivalent
- Sub-specialty training including recognised Glaucoma fellowship
Professional Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within ophthalmology and especially within glaucoma. A recognised glaucoma fellowship would be expected
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Ability
Essential
- Basic keyboard skills/knowledge of Microsoft packages
Management and administrative
Essential
- Commitment to effective departmental management and management of a multi-disciplinary group.
- Evidence of the ability to be part of and lead a team
Desirable
- Evidence of Management training.
- Evidence of direct involvement in changing service provision
- Experience of audit management
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialty service
- Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities and waiting lists
Standards
Essential
- High ethical/professional
- A willingness to accept that flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the NHS.
Desirable
- Understanding of resource management and quality assurance.
Motivation
Essential
- Commitment to research & teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of research already undertaken
Personality
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses & other agencies.
- Enthusiasm & ability to work under pressure.
- Good organisational skills.
- Supportive & tolerant.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Caring attitude to patients
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Proven ability to deliver high quality teaching
Desirable
- Active Involvement in Undergraduate, GP and Paramedical Education
Research/ Audit
Essential
- A commitment to performing and understanding research and audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing involvement in research.
- Experience in investigative research.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.
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).
