Speciality Doctor in Ophthalmology

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

CESR support toward specialty training

Access to research and clinical trial

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Speciality Doctor in ophthalmology to support general ophthalmology service delivery and meet activity demand across the region.

The role involves direct clinical care at Royal Derby Hospital and a peripheral site, with the full job plan yet to be confirmed. CESR competencies can be supported for specialty registration as part of progression.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent as basic medical qualification.
• Diploma in Ophthalmology or higher qualification.
• Life support qualifications (BLS, ALS, PBLS).
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise at application.

Responsibilities

• General ophthalmology across the service to meet activity demands.
• Direct clinical care sessions at Royal Derby Hospital and a peripheral site.
• Clinically-related activity as set out in the job plan (to be confirmed).

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Teamwork

Professional development

CPD

Education

MBBS/MBChB or equivalent

Diploma in Ophthalmology or higher

Life support qualifications (BLS/ALS/PBLS)

Job description

A Speciality Doctor post in the Ophthalmology team at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, covering general ophthalmology to meet activity demand across the service. Clinical sessions are split between Royal Derby Hospital and a peripheral site, with the full job plan still to be confirmed. It is not a training post, though appointed doctors will be supported to reach CESR competencies for specialty registration. Applicants need full GMC registration with a licence to practise at the time of applying.

What the job involves

• General ophthalmology across the service to meet activity demands
• Direct clinical care sessions at Royal Derby Hospital and a peripheral site
• Clinically related activity as set out in the job plan, which is yet to be confirmed

What’s required

Qualifications

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
• Diploma in Ophthalmology or a higher qualification
• Life support qualifications (BLS, ALS, PBLS)

Registration & licences

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of application

Experience

• At least four years' full-time postgraduate training or equivalent in ophthalmology
• Minimum one year of NHS experience
• Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings
• Experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
• Experience of and commitment to clinical audit and/or quality improvement projects
• Relevant academic and research achievements in the specialty

Skills & knowledge

• Up to date clinical knowledge in ophthalmology and its application
• Clinical decision-making and risk management, prioritising clinical need
• Good decision-making and self-awareness, with a track record in clinical governance, reporting and learning from errors, and commitment to CPD
• Applying evidence-based research to everyday clinical practice
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, sharing administrative duties
• Experience of giving formal presentations

Nice to have

• Additional higher medical or scientific degree relevant to the specialty
• Independent operating
• Evidence of leadership skills
• 360-degree feedback and patient survey feedback with reflections
• Teaching courses or qualifications
• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates

What’s offered

• Professional and leadership development opportunities
• On-going support from recruitment onwards
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Onsite fitness classes
• Car schemes
• Support towards CESR competencies for specialty registration
• Access to research and clinical trial opportunities