Trust Grade Doctor - Ophthalmology (Specialty Trainee (ST3 +) - Ophthalmology - Northampton Gen[...]

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established post at a forward-thinking hospital, offering a one-year fixed-term training in General Ophthalmology. The role is ideal for candidates eager to enhance their skills in a collaborative environment, with opportunities to engage in research and clinical audits. Successful applicants will have substantial prior training in ophthalmology and will be involved in various clinical and teaching responsibilities. Join a team dedicated to providing excellent patient care and fostering professional growth in a supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of accredited basic general ophthalmic training.
• Must have passed MRCOphth or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Full range of administrative activities supporting consultants’ clinics.
• Supervision and training of trainees and nurses.
• Participation in clinical audit and departmental teaching.

Skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Teaching junior staff

Experience in busy outpatients

Experience of diabetic screening

Experience of intravitreal antiVEGF treatment

Education

MCRCOphth FRCOphth or equivalent

Job description

This is an established post to allow a suitable candidate to embark on an one year fixed term Training in General Ophthalmology.

The post will ideally suit a forward-thinking individual with the desire to improve General Ophthalmology. A desire to participate in research and clinical audit is essential. It is assumed that the candidate will already have broad-based ophthalmology training, and this will be essential to managing general ophthalmic problems. Cataract surgery will be provided to maintain phacoemulsification skills, but a level of proficiency will be expected as this is primarily a paediatric firm.

Main duties of the job

The employing Trust is Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. The post is covered by the Terms and Conditions of Service of Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England and Wales), as amended from time to time.

The contract is for a fixed term of 1 years. The successful candidate will be expected to have at least five years of accredited basic general ophthalmic training to the level of OST 3 or equivalent and will be expected to have passed MRCOphth or equivalent.

The successful candidate will be required to maintain registration with the General Medical Council. Essential and desirable person specifications for the post may be found in Appendix 1.

The successful candidate will also be required to reside within 10 miles of the Northampton General Hospital, to maintain his/her residence in contact with the public telephone service, unless specific approval for alternative arrangements is approved by the employing Trust.

Working for our organisation

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post carries a 10-session commitment.

Duties will include the full range of administrative activities (if the post-holder has independent lists)supporting the consultants’ clinics and lists, supervision and training of trainees and nurses, and involvement in clinical audit and departmental teaching.

Sub speciality clinics under supervision as well as independent.

Eye casualty and theatre sessions.

Teaching the junior medical and nursing staff.

They teach FY1 and GPVTS trainees at the eye casualty.

They participate in the departmental monthly audit meetings and weekly teaching program.

Person specification

Experience

• Acceptance that the post also has an element of service commitment.
• A minimum of two years as ophthalmic SHO or higher grade since registration
• Previous General ophthalmology exposure

Skills

• Experience working in busy outpatients, accident and emergency and theatre. Ability to work unsupervised. .
• Ability to teach junior staff
• Experience of diabetic screening. Experience of intravitreal antiVEGF treatment

Qualification

• Educated to MCRCOphth FRCOphth or equivalent level of education, training or experience

At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.

We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).

We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. That’s why we talk about Team NGH. It’s all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills. We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

• Compassion
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courageous
• Accountable

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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