Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology - 2 Posts
Job summary
Main Base to be arranged
We are looking for a Specialty Doctor of Ophthalmology to help support the Ophthalmology directorate in delivering a safe, effective and joint up eye care service to our patients; supporting the CDDFT Ophthalmic Service growth strategies. This is a critical time of growth for the services as the service looks to tackle the elective care backlog and maintain capacity to meet demand: through teamwork and commitment to an excellent standard of care for our patients. Our service is structured in such a way that you should expect to feel part of a strong team, supporting and being supported. Our department places equal importance on the team and the individual, whether self, colleague or patient. We recognise that the demand for Ophthalmic services continues to increase, and over the last few years, have successfully structured the service to develop and meet this demand.
Main duties of the job
As a group, we feel that the very best colleagues have an understanding of the way a District General Hospital Ophthalmology service works and thrives, and would want to keep their general ophthalmology skills current, accepting of the benefits of being on-call all the while, supported by the whole team.
The successful appointee to this role would be expected and supported to enhance their portfolio of skills and experience via supporting the delivery of care.
The Trust has the required arrangements in place, as laid down by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists to ensure that all doctors have an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser and supports doctors going through the revalidation process.
The post holder will have communications and working relationships with a wide variety of individual types throughout the execution of their work. Courteous, professional and kind communication is expected unwaveringly.
A non - exhaustive list of key relationships this post will have is as follows:
Patients
Consultants
Ophthalmology Medical Peers
More Junior Doctors
Matron
Nurse Specialists
Clinical Support Staff, such as HCAs
Administrative and Clerical Staff
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist in the provision of a comprehensive service in Ophthalmology under the supervision of the designated Consultant(s)
Undertake clinics as required.
Participate in production and revision of ophthalmic local guidelines
Work and undertake duties a defines by the Ophthalmology Medical Rota
Participate in a Middle Grade Doctor on Call Rota
The post holder will be expected to deputise in the absence of colleagues in cases of annual leave, study leave and sickness as far as is practicable and ensure continuous patient care
Support more Junior Ophthalmic medical colleagues in their education and clinical skills
Provide advice and guidance to other Ophthalmic Disciplines (Nurses and Orthoptists), escalating when required
Support consultants with their clinical duties in order to support the delivery of care and enhance the appointees skill sets and competencies
Undertake activities necessary to fulfil continuing medical education [CME] requirements for annual certification and General Medical Council revalidation
In line with requirements of clinical governance, the appointee will be expected to participate in clinical audit, including where appropriate, local on-going and new audits, specialty regional and national audit programmes
Maintain a robust commitment to continuous learning in the field of Ophthalmology
Participate in day-to-day teaching of nursing staff, junior doctors and final year medical students
Share knowledge and expertise of Ophthalmology equipment throughout the department; contributing to cost improvement schemes where required
Person Specification
Experience
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including:
- Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Good relationships and communications with patients
- Good working relations with colleagues
- Good teaching and training
- Professional behaviour and probity
- Delivery of good clinical care
- Demonstrable evidence of management of eye disorders in children and babies
- Applicants should have evidence of ST2 competencies or equivalent in Ophthalmology
- Previous experience on on-call rota
Statutory Registration
- Eligible for full GMC registration with licence to practise as start of appointment
- Membership of the RCOphth
Qualifications
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- MRC Ophth or equivalent
- Experience at Registrar level or equivalent
- Evidence of guideline experience.
- Evidence of Audit relevant to specialty
Special Requirements
- Good communication skills
- Ability to recognise own limitations
- Ability to cope with stressful situations
- Motivated and trustworthy
- Works well as part of a team
- Ability to organise and prioritise own work load
- Able to work out of hours as rostered on emergency service rota
Special Skills & Knowledge
- Knowledge of current NHS issues and strategies to tackle the elective care backlog
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Understand the principles of audit/research
- Prior use of Medisoft or another electronic patient record
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/
- Company
- County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Darlington, United Kingdom DL3 6HX
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £52530.00 - £82400.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Darlington, United Kingdom DL3 6HX
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £52530.00 - £82400.00 a year
- Posted