Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an Ophthalmology Clinical Team Leader to join the group in our high-performing ophthalmology department.
This is a new post. The post-holder will also work very closely with the Lead Outpatient Nurse supporting their duties and contributing towards defining the strategic direction of the MSG and the implementation of initiatives to achieve the organisational success and growth.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should have 5 years' post registration experience, and 3 years' experience as a band 6 grade in an Ophthalmology setting. A willingness to develop skills in the future, such as OCT interpretation & intra-vitreal injections is desirable.
The Ophthalmology Clinical Team Leader is responsible for leading a high-performing ophthalmology clinical department which includes managing and supporting all the clinical support staff in the Ophthalmology team (including HCA technicians, optometrists and nurses). The Clinical Team Leader will actively seek innovative opportunities for the clinical department to improve its processes, systems and capabilities whilst ensuring the team deliver high-quality evidence-based care.
The Clinical Team Leader will develop networks and relationships with all stakeholders maintaining positive communication links within the MSG and with external agencies. The Clinical Team leader will assist with day to day clinical support and assist the ophthalmologists to deliver patient focused care for individuals with varying degrees of visual dysfunction.
About us
The Medical Specialist Group (MSG) Limited Liability Partnership is contracted to provide a wide range of emergency and elective medical services for the Bailiwick of Guernsey, in partnership with the Health and Social Care Committee (HSC) of the States of Guernsey. It aims to serve and care for the community through the provision of the highest standard of clinical care. The MSG was founded in 1992 by a group of 19 doctors. Today the service remains owned and run by a passionate team of doctors, currently compromising 56 consultants with a wide range of professional interest. There are no junior doctors in Guernsey and therefore consultants provide the complete range of inpatient and outpatient care. Tertiary care services are supplied by a variety of Hospitals on the UK Mainland, mainly Southampton University Hospital, usually through contracted services.
The MSG is based at Alexandra House and Mill House, where most managerial and support staff are based. Both buildings have dedicated outpatient facilities and are situated in close proximity to the island's main hospital, the Princess Elizabeth Hospital (PEH). The Princess Elizabeth hospital is a modern hospital with approximately 145 beds and strong clinical links to UK mainland centres, particularly Southampton General and Kings College Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can download a full copy of our Ophthalmology Clinical Team Leader job description from the supporting files section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can download a full copy of our Ophthalmology Clinical Team Leader job description from the supporting files section.
Person Specification
Skills & Personal attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate, influence, persuade and work collaboratively with people at all levels.
- Proven ability to prioritise workloads and to work to deadlines whilst paying attention to detail.
- Proven sound analytical skills and reasoned judgement.
- The ability to work on your own initiative.
- Outstanding organisational skills.
- The ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent IT skills and experience.
- Able to contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to area of practice.
- Tact, and the ability to deal with difficult situations.
- Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality.
- Ability to embrace and implement change within the organisation.
- Knowledge of relevant statutory and legislative requirements.
- Highly motivated and able to work independently to deadlines.
- High level of emotional intelligence.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 5 years post registration experience
- 3 years' experience as equivalent to Band 6 grade in an Ophthalmology setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with an appropriate healthcare regulatory body e.g. NMC, HCPC
- Evidence of a programme of study in Ophthalmic Practice
- Management qualification or management experience leading a team
- Working knowledge and experience with IT systems and Microsoft office suite.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake relevant education/leadership modules
- Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards one
- Willingness to develop additional skills in the future - such as OCT interpretation & intra-vitreal injections
Person Specification
Skills & Personal attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate, influence, persuade and work collaboratively with people at all levels.
- Proven ability to prioritise workloads and to work to deadlines whilst paying attention to detail.
- Proven sound analytical skills and reasoned judgement.
- The ability to work on your own initiative.
- Outstanding organisational skills.
- The ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent IT skills and experience.
- Able to contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to area of practice.
- Tact, and the ability to deal with difficult situations.
- Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality.
- Ability to embrace and implement change within the organisation.
- Knowledge of relevant statutory and legislative requirements.
- Highly motivated and able to work independently to deadlines.
- High level of emotional intelligence.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 5 years post registration experience
- 3 years' experience as equivalent to Band 6 grade in an Ophthalmology setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with an appropriate healthcare regulatory body e.g. NMC, HCPC
- Evidence of a programme of study in Ophthalmic Practice
- Management qualification or management experience leading a team
- Working knowledge and experience with IT systems and Microsoft office suite.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake relevant education/leadership modules
- Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards one
- Willingness to develop additional skills in the future - such as OCT interpretation & intra-vitreal injections
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
The Medical Specialist Group LLP
Address
The Medical Specialist Group
The Medical Specialist Group LLP
Alexandra House, Les Frieteaux
St Martin
Guernsey
GY1 3EX
Employer's website
https://www.msg.gg (Opens in a new tab)
