Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our Team as we are looking to provide a high quality service therefore enhancing and improving that service.
This post is ideally suited to candidates who have some experience in glaucoma and wish to further their clinical and surgical skills. This post is not recognised for specialist training by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists at this time.
You will act as point of contact for glaucoma support to junior medical staff within the department and undertake some general ophthalmic outpatient clinic commitment.
You will also coordinate the acute glaucoma service, under the guidance of the Consultant Ophthalmologists. Attend to administrative matters and correspondence relating to patients. SPAs to be undertaken on-site,
Main duties of the job
The Ophthalmology service is delivered to the population of South Essex from Southend University Hospital, Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford, Orsett Hospital near Basildon and Brentwood 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 stand-alone unit within the Southend NHS teaching hospital site comprises of 2 dedicated theatres, 1 of which is GA, 2 day stay bays with 1 single en-suite side room (9 beds) and 17 outpatient rooms which include diagnostic facilities for all sub-specialties. Plans are currently underway to expand and modernise the unit to meet the present day demands. Our selfcontained satellite unit at Orsett Hospital also provides a dedicated day stay theatre and outpatient facilities.
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
The Ophthalmology Clinical Lead and General Manager are responsible for the review of the job plan in conjunction with the post holder.
A provisional timetable is set out below. There is no on call commitment at this time but may be subject to change and would be discussed and agreed.
Monday
Glaucoma Clinic AM Orsett Hospital
Glaucoma ClinicPM Orsett Hospital
Tuesday
Glaucoma Clinic AM Orsett Hospital
Admin PM
Wednesday
Theatre AM Southend Hospital
Glaucoma Clinic PM Southend Hospital
Thursday
Theatre AM Southend Hospital
Teaching
Friday
Glaucoma Clinic AM Southend Hospital
Laser Clinic PM Southend Hospital
Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Ophthalmology Clinical Lead and General Manager are responsible for the review of the job plan in conjunction with the post holder.
A provisional timetable is set out below. There is no on call commitment at this time but may be subject to change and would be discussed and agreed.
Monday
Glaucoma Clinic AM Orsett Hospital
Glaucoma ClinicPM Orsett Hospital
Tuesday
Glaucoma Clinic AM Orsett Hospital
Admin PM
Wednesday
Theatre AM Southend Hospital
Glaucoma Clinic PM Southend Hospital
Thursday
Theatre AM Southend Hospital
Teaching
Friday
Glaucoma Clinic AM Southend Hospital
Laser Clinic PM Southend Hospital
Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
MBBS or Equiv/MRCOphth
Essential
Desirable
Further Training and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of managing patients with glaucoma in collaboration with other subspecialties to optimize surgical and ophthalmic outcomes. Surgical management of glaucoma and proficient in cataract surgery
Desirable
- Primary interest in glaucoma and general ophthalmology
Clinical Skills and Ability -
Essential
- Glaucoma experience and skills Similar to a trainee within 6 months of CCT Highly proficient at cataract surgery, managing vitreous loss and training in intra ocular surgery Demonstrable evidence of training and expertise in cataract surgery
Management Skills
Essential
- IT Skills and computer literacy Knowledge of budget management. Experience in managing hospital staff.
Desirable
- Computer use qualification especially use in electronic patient record system Experience in management Management course Understanding of RTT pathways
Person Specification
MBBS or Equiv/MRCOphth
Essential
Desirable
Further Training and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of managing patients with glaucoma in collaboration with other subspecialties to optimize surgical and ophthalmic outcomes. Surgical management of glaucoma and proficient in cataract surgery
Desirable
- Primary interest in glaucoma and general ophthalmology
Clinical Skills and Ability -
Essential
- Glaucoma experience and skills Similar to a trainee within 6 months of CCT Highly proficient at cataract surgery, managing vitreous loss and training in intra ocular surgery Demonstrable evidence of training and expertise in cataract surgery
Management Skills
Essential
- IT Skills and computer literacy Knowledge of budget management. Experience in managing hospital staff.
Desirable
- Computer use qualification especially use in electronic patient record system Experience in management Management course Understanding of RTT pathways
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).
