Specialist Doctor in Ophthalmology

Shireal R. Lewis; Bolton; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Specialist Doctor in Ophthalmology to support clinics, surgeries, and on-call responsibilities. Required qualifications include GMC registration and ophthalmology experience. The position offers a salary range of £96,990 - £107,155 with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with license to practice.
• Significant medical work since obtaining primary qualification.
• Relevant experience in Ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Support the Eye Unit through clinics, surgery, and on-call duties.
• Provide clinical supervision of junior medical staff.
• Participate in pre and post-op management of patients.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken communication in English

Empathy and sensitivity

Ability to prioritise workload

Willingness to be flexible and adaptable

Education

MB, ChB or equivalent

Job description

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About

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated care organisation, providing care in the community at over 20 health centres and clinics as well as services such as district nursing. We also provide services at the Royal Bolton Hospital.

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

About

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated care organisation, providing care in the community at over 20 health centres and clinics as well as services such as district nursing. We also provide services at the Royal Bolton Hospital.

We have three fundamental aims:-

• Best care for better health (for our patients and our community).
• Responsible use of resources (for the taxpayer).
• Valued, respected and proud (by our staff, patients and public).
  
  

We aim to:-

• Meet the health needs of our population.
• Improve the safety and quality of care.
• Improve patient experience.
• Make our services more efficient.
  
  

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Key details

Location

SiteRoyal Bolton HospitalAddressMinerva RoadTownBoltonPostcodeBL4 0JRMajor / Minor RegionLancashire

Contract type & working pattern

ContractPermanentHoursFull time - 10 sessions per week

Salary

Salary£96,990 - £107,155 per annumSalary periodYearlyGrade(NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade)

Specialty

Main areaOphthalmology

Job Overview

Full time 10 PA's per week. Permanent post.

Specialist role required to support the Eye Unit through clinics, surgery, and on-call. The role is to provide support to Consultant and Associate Specialist colleagues, as well as working independently and autonomously.

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Outpatients

The candidate is expected to carry out independent outpatient clinics under consultant supervision with a possibility of autonomous clinics in the future (currently being reviewed) based on appropriate skills and experience. Sub-specialty clinic support will include acute referral clinic (ARC), Glaucoma, and Uveitis clinics. They may also include Diabetes, MR, Symptom and Neuro clinics.

To undertake sessions in their specialist interest area.

Provide clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other senior medical colleagues.

The Doctor may be required to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues, and exceptionally to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances to ensure the safe running of the Department.

Elective

For the cases where the Associate Specialist carries out surgery it is expected:

They provide support to Trainees for dedicated surgical lists

They have overall accountability for the patients they operate on with oversight from a consultant

To participate in the pre and post op management of patients they operate on

To participate in any national data collection requirement for surgical procedures performed

On-Call Rota

The candidate is expected to support the first on-call rota, as part of the fair and consistent distribution of duties between staff.

Working for our organisation

Key Standards

Please see job description and person specification attached.

• Health, Safety and Security
• Confidentiality
• Data Quality
• Codes of Conduct and Accountability
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
• Valuing Diversity and Promoting Equality
• Training
  
  

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification attached for information regarding this job and the main responsibilities.

Applicant requirements

warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info 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.

Person specification

Qualifications And Registration

Essential criteria

• Full GMC registration with license to practice
• MB, ChB or equivalent
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant medical work since obtaining a primary medical qualification
• Relevant experience in Ophthalmology
• Worked in the NHS within the last 3 years
• Serve a minimum of 4 years in ST3+ grade and/or Specialty Doctor grade
• Evidence of participation in audit
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Uveitis, glaucoma, or retinal clinic experience
  
  

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent written and spoken communication in English
• Empathy and sensitivity; capacity to listen to other perspectives
• Able to prioritise workload
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
• Clear and accurate record keeping
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Able to use own initiative
• Teaching skills
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Strong leadership skills
• Leadership in audit or quality improvement
  
  

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Advanced ophthalmic knowledge
• Up to date on the latest development of national guidance from RCOphthal
  
  

Other

Essential criteria

• Ability to be part of the first on call rota
  
  

Documents

• Specialist Job Description (, 941.5)PDFKB
• Specialist Person Specification (, 802.7)PDFKB
• Trust Profile (, 334.1)PDFKB
• What Makes Bolton Brilliant (, 924.2)JPGKB
• Applicants with a Disability (, 207.9)PDFKB
• Open letter (, 235.7)PDFKB
  
  

Further details / informal visits contact

NameBethany SpeakmanJob titleOperational Business ManagerEmail address [email protected]Telephone number01204 390390

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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Job function

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