Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Coventry is seeking a dedicated ophthalmologist to join their team. The role involves outpatient clinics, emergency duties, theatre support, and ward rounds. The ideal candidate will be confident and self-motivated, able to effectively engage with both colleagues and patients. This permanent position offers opportunities for substantial clinical, laser, and surgical exposure, along with a supportive environment for research and development.

Benefits

Substantial learning and development opportunities

Independent surgical sessions

Research support

Qualifications

• Form effective relationships with staff and external colleagues.
• Be flexible and able to adapt to different situations.
• Be self-motivated and able to organise own workload.
• Be confident and self-assured in delivering ophthalmology services.
• Relate to patients/relatives in an understanding and sympathetic manner.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient activity including general and specialist clinics.
• Provide emergency duties and liaise with senior medical staff.
• Support in theatres and conduct independent sessions.
• Attend ward rounds and examine patients.

Skills

Effective relationship building

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Confidence in delivering ophthalmology services

Understanding patient care

Job description

Overview

As a valued member of the Ophthalmology Team, the post holder will be involved in a wide range of sub specialisms including outpatient activity, emergency duties, theatre work and ward rounds.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient Activity – Undertaking general, specialist and cataract clinics.
• EERS/Emergency Duties (Eye Emergency Referral Service) – Providing referral triage, emergency and urgent diagnosis and treatment. Liaison with senior medical staff (registrars, non-consultant career grade doctors or consultants) regarding cases requiring admission or general anaesthesia. Assist senior medical staff with emergency surgery. Provide cover for colleagues on leave as indicated in the duty rota. May be required to attend other hospitals to see patients on an emergency basis. Perform duties during emergencies and in unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, with consultation where practicable with colleagues both senior and junior. Note: Exceptional additional commitments under this subsection are agreed as part of the Secretary of State’s framework.
• Theatre Activity – Provide support in theatres and undertake independent theatre sessions in line with abilities.
• Ward Rounds – Attend ward rounds and examine pre- and postoperative patients. Ward duties to cover leave and provide continuity of care.

Pre-employment and Benefits

UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to minimising the environmental impact of services. If you are successful at interview you will receive a conditional offer of employment and will be asked to provide information to carry out pre-employment checks. You must complete all checks to progress to a final unconditional offer. We will confirm the identity of staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom. You may be asked to submit proof of identity and right to work documents via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office, named TrustID. Alternatively, you may be asked to attend the office with original documents. Depending on your level of exposure to patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. Any DBS cost will be charged to you and deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate. All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly, including Junk/SPAM folders.

Person Specification

• Form effective relationships with staff and external colleagues.
• Be flexible and able to adapt to different situations.
• Be self-motivated and able to organise own workload.
• Be confident and self-assured in delivering ophthalmology services.
• Relate to patients/relatives in an understanding and sympathetic manner.

About the Trust and Opportunity

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high-quality patient care at the heart of our work. The Trust is at the forefront of research and innovation and offers substantial learning and development opportunities. This post offers significant clinical, laser and surgical exposure with opportunities to develop subspecialty experience. It is suitable for those seeking to gain CESR and varied subspecialty experience and offers independent surgical, laser and clinical sessions. Research and Audit are actively encouraged and supported in the department.

Contract and Enquiries

The post is a permanent contract and offers a job plan of 10 Professional Activities (PAs). On-call duties (1:8–1:9) are offered based on relevant experience and departmental need. Informal enquiries should be made to Mr N.P. Manjunatha (Medical Staffing Lead) on 02476 966498 or Professor Harpreet Ahluwalia (Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology) on 02476 966506.