Job summary
We are looking for a Specialty Doctor of Ophthalmology to
help support the Ophthalmology directorate in delivering a safe, effective and
joint up eye care service to our patients; supporting the CDDFT Ophthalmic
Service growth strategies. This is a critical time of growth for the services
as the service looks to tackle the elective care backlog and maintain capacity
to meet demand: through teamwork and commitment to an excellent standard of
care for our patients. Our service is structured in such a way that you should
expect to feel part of a strong team, supporting and being supported. Our department places equal importance on the
team and the individual, whether self, colleague or patient. We recognise that the demand for Ophthalmic
services continues to increase, and over the last few years, have successfully
structured the service to develop and meet this demand.
Main duties of the job
As a group, we feel that the very best colleagues have an
understanding of the way a District General Hospital Ophthalmology service
works and thrives, and would want to keep their general ophthalmology skills
current, accepting of the benefits of being on-call all the while, supported
by the whole team.
The successful appointee to this role would be expected and
supported to enhance their portfolio of skills and experience via supporting
the delivery of care.
The Trust has the required arrangements in place, as laid
down by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists to ensure that all doctors have
an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser and supports doctors going through
the revalidation process.
The post holder will have communications and working
relationships with a wide variety of individual types throughout the execution
of their work. Courteous, professional and kind communication is expected
unwaveringly.
A non - exhaustive list of key relationships this post will
have is as follows:
Patients
Consultants
Ophthalmology
Medical Peers
More
Junior Doctors
Matron
Nurse
Specialists
Clinical
Support Staff, such as HCAs
Administrative and Clerical Staff
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years
of as a HCA within the NHS for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Job description
Job responsibilities
CDDFT: The Trust has five Care Groups, namely Surgery, Acute
& Emergency Care, Integrated Adults, Family Health, and Clinical Specialist
Services. Ophthalmology sits within the Surgical Care Group.
The Ophthalmology department works across 2 sites providing
Outpatient clinics in Darlington Memorial hospital (DMH), and Bishop Auckland
Hospital (BAH), with day case treatment being carried out currently at DMH and
BAH. Emergency Ophthalmic opinion also covers University Hospital North Durham
(UHNS). The Urgent Eye Care Clinic at
DMH is staffed 7 days a week and is the hub for emergency ophthalmology opinion
in County Durham and Darlington. The
department provides surgery at both DMH and BAGH sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CDDFT: The Trust has five Care Groups, namely Surgery, Acute
& Emergency Care, Integrated Adults, Family Health, and Clinical Specialist
Services. Ophthalmology sits within the Surgical Care Group.
The Ophthalmology department works across 2 sites providing
Outpatient clinics in Darlington Memorial hospital (DMH), and Bishop Auckland
Hospital (BAH), with day case treatment being carried out currently at DMH and
BAH. Emergency Ophthalmic opinion also covers University Hospital North Durham
(UHNS). The Urgent Eye Care Clinic at
DMH is staffed 7 days a week and is the hub for emergency ophthalmology opinion
in County Durham and Darlington. The
department provides surgery at both DMH and BAGH sites.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to recognise own limitations
- Ability to cope with stressful situations
- Motivated and trustworthy
- Works well as part of a team
- Ability to organise and prioritise own work load
- Able to work out of hours as rostered on emergency service rota
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current NHS issues and strategies to tackle the elective care backlog
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Understand the principles of audit/research
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- MRC Ophth or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience at Registrar level or equivalent
- Evidence of guideline experience
- Evidence of Audit relevant to specialty
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including:
- Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Good relationships and communications with patients
- Good working relations with colleagues
- Good teaching and training
- Professional behaviour and probity
- Delivery of good clinical care.
- Demonstrable evidence of management of eye disorders in children and babies.
- Applicants should have evidence of ST2 competencies or equivalent in Ophthalmology
- Previous experience on on-call rota
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC registration with licence to practise as start of appointment
- Membership of the RCOphth
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to recognise own limitations
- Ability to cope with stressful situations
- Motivated and trustworthy
- Works well as part of a team
- Ability to organise and prioritise own work load
- Able to work out of hours as rostered on emergency service rota
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current NHS issues and strategies to tackle the elective care backlog
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Understand the principles of audit/research
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- MRC Ophth or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience at Registrar level or equivalent
- Evidence of guideline experience
- Evidence of Audit relevant to specialty
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including:
- Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Good relationships and communications with patients
- Good working relations with colleagues
- Good teaching and training
- Professional behaviour and probity
- Delivery of good clinical care.
- Demonstrable evidence of management of eye disorders in children and babies.
- Applicants should have evidence of ST2 competencies or equivalent in Ophthalmology
- Previous experience on on-call rota
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC registration with licence to practise as start of appointment
- Membership of the RCOphth
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
