Specialty Doctor (General Ophthalmology)

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Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Specialty Doctor in General Ophthalmology. This role involves working with a team of specialists, participating in teaching, management duties, and providing patient care within the ophthalmology department. The position offers a supportive environment for professional development and contributions to research.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration is mandatory.
• Desire to develop and enhance the post further.
• 4 years full-time post-graduate training or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Contribute to clinical audit and management duties.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team and manage General Ophthalmology and emergency services.

Skills

Teaching

Teamwork

Management

Audit

Research

Education

Full GMC registration

MBBS/MRCS

Job description

Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Leicester Royal Hospital Town Leicester Salary £59,175 - £95,400 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 30/06/2025 23:59

Specialty Doctor (General Ophthalmology)

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

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Job overview

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology (General Ophthalmology)

Applications are invited for the permanent post of Specialty Doctor in the department of Ophthalmology with a special interest in General Ophthalmology, Cataracts and Non-Surgical Glaucoma for High volume low complexity working.

THIS ROLE WILL INCLUDE A MINIMUM A 1 CATARACT THEATRE LIST

This is permanent replacement post which will enhance the current establishment of NHS and academic staff of the Department of Ophthalmology.

Main duties of the job

The successful appointee will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and clinical audit. They will be required to undertake management duties and work in a multidisciplinary team. The appointee will have a principle interest in Gen Ophthalmology and Glaucoma and Cataracts, they will be expected to contribute to the General Ophthalmology and emergency service on the Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) site and associated community hospitals.

Please note, the job description contains an illustrative job plan, and the final timetable will be discussed and agreed upon on appointment. This is a Service provisional role and while we support development we do have a cohort of patients to deliver.

The appointee will join an active and enthusiastic team of 28 Ophthalmologists, 7x Specialty Doctors both generalist and sub-specialist Ophthalmology services are provided within the UHL.

1x Emergency Eye Casualty session a week is mandatory for all posts within Ophthalmology. This post does include 1x Saturday operating session per month.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

· high-quality care for all,

· being a great place to work,

· partnerships for impact, and

· research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

· we are compassionate,

· we are proud,

· we are inclusive, and

· we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find further details of the role in the attached job description and person specification.

Applicants must already be on the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of the interview date have a certificate of completion of specialist training.

As this post is regulated by the Protection of Children Act 1999, The Criminal Justice Courts Act 2000 and / or the Care Standards Act 2000 an enhanced police criminal records disclosure will be requested by the Trust in the event of a successful application.

Further information about the disclosure scheme can be found at the disclosures website.

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust consists of three acute teaching hospitals serving the population of Leicestershire. It is fully committed to Continuing Medical Education for consultants.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration
• MBBS/MRCS

Motivation

• Enthusiasm and commitment to teaching
• Desire to develop the post further

Experience/Ability

• 4 years full time post graduate training or equivalent, at least 2 years as Ophthalmology trainee
• Evidence of commitment to sub-specialty Uveitis

Management

• Ability to work in MDT teams and supervise juniors
• Ability to cope in stressful situations
• Evidence of management and administrative experience

Personality

Audit

• Evidence of personal audit of own surgical outcomes
• Completion of formal audit courses

Research

• Understanding of and commitment to research and evidence-based practice in all aspects of medical care
• Practical experience of participation in research projects

Additional Information

Please submit yourapplicationform without delay toavoiddisappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavorto make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Name Daxa Champaneri Job title Medical Secretary Email address [e-mail] Additional information

Mr Banerjee - Vr Consultant and Head of Service

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Zack Sentance - Gen manager

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