Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our multi-discipline ophthalmology team, working in close collaboration with supportive colleagues.
The appointee will have a principle interest in Cataract. Participation on the on call rota and in the eye casualty department is essential.
You will be a highly valued member of our team bringing your expertise and skills in ophthalmic surgery and patient management.We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded. So we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. We also recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance - so we always try to be flexible, helping you fit your working life around your home life.
We are open to full-time, part-time applications;We are offering a competitive salary depending on experience.If you are not in the local area, we do also offer a generous relocation package.
Main duties of the job
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients with a wide variety of ophthalmic conditions
To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of ophthalmology patients.
Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students, postgraduates and other healthcare personnel.
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education/professional and service development (CME/CPD)
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.
- The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Program's appropriate to the role.
- To be able to provide support in the emergency eye department.
- To be a point of escalation when the emergency department requires senior consultant advice.
- To provide Consultant Ophthalmology services at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust.
- To provide Consultant Ophthalmology services by way of Outpatient clinics and Outpatient procedure lists at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust.
- Our Ophthalmology services are provided over four sites, York, Scarborough, Malton and Bridlington.
- To work flexibly and cooperatively with the other consultant Ophthalmologists to maximise the utilisation of outpatient procedure lists and outpatient clinics.
- To provide emergency Ophthalmology services to patients on the on call rota
- To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported.
- To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes. To actively participate in audit.
- To provide continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their care and for the proper organisation and functioning of clinical practice.
- To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Department.
- To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents are reported in a timely manner.
- To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning process.
- To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust.
- To support allied health professionals in their development and teaching.
- To Support the Nursing team in development and training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.
- The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Program's appropriate to the role.
- To be able to provide support in the emergency eye department.
- To be a point of escalation when the emergency department requires senior consultant advice.
- To provide Consultant Ophthalmology services at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust.
- To provide Consultant Ophthalmology services by way of Outpatient clinics and Outpatient procedure lists at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust.
- Our Ophthalmology services are provided over four sites, York, Scarborough, Malton and Bridlington.
- To work flexibly and cooperatively with the other consultant Ophthalmologists to maximise the utilisation of outpatient procedure lists and outpatient clinics.
- To provide emergency Ophthalmology services to patients on the on call rota
- To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported.
- To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes. To actively participate in audit.
- To provide continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their care and for the proper organisation and functioning of clinical practice.
- To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Department.
- To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents are reported in a timely manner.
- To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning process.
- To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust.
- To support allied health professionals in their development and teaching.
- To Support the Nursing team in development and training.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification registered with the GMC
- Hold of license to practise with the General Medical Council
- Knowledge of good medical practice and the General Medical Council requirements
- Currently on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register, or due to obtain a relevant CCT/CESR(CP) within 6 months of interview
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Substantive NHS experience
Governance and audit
Essential
- Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
Desirable
- Experience of working in or setting up a clinical decision unit service
Effective Teamwork
Essential
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Willngness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels
- Ability to organise and manage the department targets
- Ability to contribute to change management agenda and take a leading role
- Works effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
- Co-operates with colleagues from all disciplines
Communication
Essential
- Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service
- Communicates and relates to others effectively
- Is open to different ideas and is willing to learn and develop
- Seeks new and better ways to do things
Ability to work under pressure
Essential
- An ability to cope with stressful situations in a calm and practical way
Decision making
Essential
- Can be reflective rather than reactive
- Can seek appropriate information and support
- Is positive and well-motivated
- Takes responsibility for delivering results
Patient centric care
Essential
- Adheres to high ethical standards
- Personal Time Management skills
- Contributes to improving patient's experience
- Involves patients in decisions about their care
Additional
Essential
- Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites
- Understands the wider organisation and understands and values the need for efficient use of resources
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification registered with the GMC
- Hold of license to practise with the General Medical Council
- Knowledge of good medical practice and the General Medical Council requirements
- Currently on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register, or due to obtain a relevant CCT/CESR(CP) within 6 months of interview
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Substantive NHS experience
Governance and audit
Essential
- Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
Desirable
- Experience of working in or setting up a clinical decision unit service
Effective Teamwork
Essential
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Willngness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels
- Ability to organise and manage the department targets
- Ability to contribute to change management agenda and take a leading role
- Works effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
- Co-operates with colleagues from all disciplines
Communication
Essential
- Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service
- Communicates and relates to others effectively
- Is open to different ideas and is willing to learn and develop
- Seeks new and better ways to do things
Ability to work under pressure
Essential
- An ability to cope with stressful situations in a calm and practical way
Decision making
Essential
- Can be reflective rather than reactive
- Can seek appropriate information and support
- Is positive and well-motivated
- Takes responsibility for delivering results
Patient centric care
Essential
- Adheres to high ethical standards
- Personal Time Management skills
- Contributes to improving patient's experience
- Involves patients in decisions about their care
Additional
Essential
- Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites
- Understands the wider organisation and understands and values the need for efficient use of resources
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).
