About this role
Job summary
We are delighted to offer the opportunity of substantive contract for the post of Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology.
This is a 10 PA per week post.
The post holder will be expected to work as part of a team with responsibility for maintaining the highest standards of clinical care, for teaching of junior staff and medical students and for actively participating in continuing medical education, and department and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
Main duties of the job
The role is based at the Queen's Hospital, Burton but with some sessions delivered at sister sites. The appointment is subject to the National Terms and Conditions of Service for Specialty Doctors (2021), which may be amended by collective agreement from time to time.
Applicants must hold MBBS or an equivalent medical qualification together with the Diploma in Ophthalmology or a higher qualification.
Full Registration with the GMC and a licence to practice at time of application is essential.
This is not a training post but appointed doctors will be supported to achieve the competencies and requirements for specialty registration through CESR route. They can approach the department to discuss their needs in advance.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
* Applicants knowledge is up to date and is safe to practice
* Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job
* Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
* Shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job
* Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in
the job
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS / MBChB or equivalent qualification Diploma in Ophthalmology or equivalent Life Support Qualification (BLS ALS PBLS)
Desirable
FRCOphth
Eligibility Essential
Full GMC Registration, with a licence to practice, at time of application Shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in Ophthalmology or as a fixed term specialty trainee in Ophthalmology; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies. Minimum 1 year NHS experience
Desirable
Ophthalmology experience at registrar level Independent operating
Management and Administrative Experience Essential
Evidence of formal presentations Evidence of ability to work as part of an MDT, sharing administrative duties
Desirable
Evidence of leadership skills
Teaching Experience, Audit and Research Essential
Evidence and experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students Ability to and experience of teaching clinical skills Experience of and commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP) Evidence and ability to assess and apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
Desirable
Any teaching courses or qualifications. Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to Ophthalmology
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Queens Hospital
Belvedere Road
Burton on Trent
DE13 0RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)