Ophthalmology GPwSI - Post Accreditation

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached documents for both the job description, person specification and the main responsibilities of this role.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
• MRCS (or equivalent FRCS) Ophthalmology

Desirable criteria

• Intercalated Honours Bsc Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations. MD/MS or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

• 12+ years of medical practice with 4 years of post graduate training (2 of which within ophthalmology)
• Documented competencies in key areas of basic specialist practice.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Awareness of constraints, risks and potential complications of management.
• Ability to record accurate and complete medical notes.
• Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: -Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice
• Show career progression, by posts obtained during training to date

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria

• IT Literate
• Commitment to digital transformation
• Flexibility with clinic slots, F2F to Virtual
• Commitment to transforming
• Ophthalmology pathways including virtual working (incl Glaucoma review)
• Use of UHL guidance for treat + discharge

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of UHL acute site working, in particular Ophthalmology

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs

Communication and Relationship skills

Essential criteria

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation.
• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation.
• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding Excellent interpersonal skills

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; 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.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

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 endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

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.

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