Specialist Doctor for Ophthalmology (Paediatric Ophthalmology)

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust invites applications for a specialist role in Ophthalmology. The post requires full GMC registration, a minimum of 12 years in medicine with at least six in ophthalmology, and NHS paediatric ophthalmology exposure.

A commitment to service delivery and patient care is essential. The successful candidate will join a trusted team, align with national guidance, and participate in professional education and quality improvement across the trust.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Minimum 12 years of medical work since PMQ, with at least 6 years in Ophthalmology.
• Minimum 1 year NHS experience in Paediatric Ophthalmology.
• Understanding of UK health service delivery and service improvement.

Skills

GMC registration

Ophthalmology experience

NHS experience

Education

MBChB or equivalent

FRCOphth (desirable)

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the specialist's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a specialist's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities.

For a full-time contract, the job plan will be divided on average per week (pro-rata for a part time post) as:

• 9 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care - includes clinical activity, clinically related activity and predictable and unpredictable emergency work.
• 1 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) - includes CPD, audit, teaching and research.
• Additional Programmed Activities (APAs) - additional sessions can be included with formal agreement between the successful applicant and their clinical director.

The allocation of PAs is reviewed and may be subject to adjustment when a further diary exercise is undertaken or if the service demands a review of the team job plan.

Any applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with other consultant colleagues.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBChB, MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable criteria

• FRCOphth or equivalent
• Postgraduate qualification

Entry Criteria

Essential criteria

• Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in Ophthalmology in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted
• A minimum of 1 year NHS experience in Paediatric Ophthalmology
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of health service delivery in the UK
• Demonstrates the criteria outlined in the generic capabilities framework below

We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.

We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.

Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.