Speciality Doctor Ophthalmology

The Methodist Church in Britain; Stockport; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme membership

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes for leasecars

NHS Staff discounts

Flexible working requests considered

Job summary

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology to provide general ophthalmic services under a consultant, with sessions in theatre, eye casualty and general clinics. You will participate in triage, cover 24-hour on-call on a 1 in 8 rota, and balance direct patient care with admin and professional development.

You will have opportunities to pursue subspecialty interests with support, contribute to audits and research, and help meet time-sensitive national and local

Qualifications

• MBChB, MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration and licence to practise.
• At least 4 years full-time postgraduate training or equivalent.
• Understanding of health service delivery in the UK.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Form good professional relationships and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Supervise junior staff.
• Ability to lead.

Responsibilities

• Provide general ophthalmic services under a consultant ophthalmologist's supervision.
• Complete clinical sessions in theatre, specialist eye casualty and general clinics.
• Support the triage of referrals.
• Cover the eye department's 24-hour on-call for emergencies on the non-resident 1 in 8 rota.
• Divide time between direct care and supporting work such as administration and professional development.
• Take part in research and audit.
• Develop a particular interest in a subspeciality area, with support.
• Help deliver clinical and quality targets set nationally and locally.

Skills

Health service delivery understanding

Time management

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Supervise junior staff

Leadership

Education

MBChB/MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Speciality doctor post in the eye department at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, a fixed-term role of 12 months. The doctor provides general ophthalmology care under a consultant's supervision, covering theatre, eye casualty and general clinics, plus referral triage. The post includes a 1 in 8 non-resident on-call rota for emergencies and support to develop a subspecialty interest. Full GMC registration is required.

What the job involves

• Provide general ophthalmic services under a consultant ophthalmologist's supervision
• Complete clinical sessions in theatre, specialist eye casualty and general clinics
• Support the triage of referrals
• Cover the eye department's 24-hour on-call for emergencies on the non-resident 1 in 8 rota
• Divide time between direct care and supporting work such as administration and professional development
• Take part in research and audit
• Develop a particular interest in a subspeciality area, with support
• Help deliver clinical and quality targets set nationally and locally

What’s required

Qualifications

• MBChB, MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Registration & licences

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise

Experience

• At least 4 years full-time postgraduate training or equivalent

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of health service delivery in the UK
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Form good professional relationships and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Supervise junior staff
• Ability to lead

Other

• Role model the Trust's behaviour framework: compassionate, respectful and inclusive
• Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy
• Meet service needs for quality and performance standards

Nice to have

• FRCOphth or equivalent, or studying for further exams

What’s offered

• Between 27 and 33 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary Finance for loans, savings, budgeting and debt advice
• Stockport Credit Union for local financial advice
• Flexible working requests considered