About this role
Job summary
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit amotivated Ophthalmologist to take up the position of Specialty Doctor within Ophthalmology with a Special Interest in Paediatrics. This is an important post within the department and we are hoping to recruit an innovative and committed individual.
This is a new post and the post-holder will continue to further develop the hospital's Paediatric Service.
You will be a highly valued member of the team bringing your expertise and skills to a busy Ophthalmology department.The post will provide an opportunity to improve and develop our already established Paediatric Service within Ophthalmology.
The service is provided across 3 sites, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Montagu Hospital in Mexborough and Bassetlaw Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The Successful applicant will work innovatively with our clinical team and a range of partners to research, design and delivery the Paediatric Ophthalmology Service. Key partners will be the Trust A&E Departments, Optometrists, GP's Nurses and Managers in the Integrated Care Board.
The Ophthalmology service has departments and theatres at three Trust sites (Doncaster, Bassetlaw and Mexborough), but whenever possible split site working within the same day would be avoided. Your individual job plan will be reviewed and agreed annually.
Secretarial support is provided at Bassetlaw Hospital, Montagu Hospital and Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
The successful candidate will be supported in developing their sub-specialty interest in Paediatrics. He/she will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and work closely with consultant colleagues for the proper functioning of the department.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBchB/MBBS or equivalent MRCOphth part 1 or equivalent MRCOphth part 3 or equivalent 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 a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, or equivalent experience and competencies Must have or be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at time of appointment and continue to hold a License to Practise.
Experience and Achievements Essential
Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Ophthalmology. Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need Minimum 12 months experience in Paediatric Ophthalmology to be essential
Desirable
Understanding current issues within Ophthalmology. and the future direction of the specialty Understanding current issues within the wider NHS Minimum 12 months NHS experience within Ophthalmology
Teaching and training Essential
Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
Audit and Research Essential
Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable
Critical Appraisal Skills Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
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.
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Employer details Employer name Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)