Specialty Doctor Ophthalmology

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated, experienced, and dynamic individual to join our Ophthalmology team and help us deliver high-quality eyecare for our patients.

So, if you are a GMC registered Ophthalmologist who has passed both the Part 1 FRCOphth and the Refraction examination, and you are looking for a team that will support you while completing your specialist training through the 'Certificate confirming Eligibility for Specialist Registration' (CESR).

If successful, you will be based across the MSE and will have the opportunity to rotate across the wider Trust and gain further experience by working collaboratively with colleagues across our friendly multidisciplinary team with the aim to expand the service further with innovative leadership, ideas, audit, and research projects.

Main duties of the job

Acute ophthalmology clinics in the eye emergency department (EED) and ward referrals including visiting other hospitals.

Emergency and Acute Ophthalmology

Theatre sessions

Procedures / laser / injections/ minor operations

Speciality Clinics

Virtiual Clinics

Clinical Administration

Non DCC

Supporting Professional Activities to include teaching

Please note the service does require a good degree of flexibility from the post holder.

It is expected that there will be patient directed activities during the week which may include face to face Clinics, Virtual Clinics, Theatre, Lasers, and emergency department.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
• Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
• Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.

Qualifications

Essential

• Eligible or have Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• Completed 4 years full time post graduate training (or equivalent if part time) at least 2 of which shall be in a specialty training programme in the specialty
• FRCOphth or equivalent

Teaching experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
• ability to teach clinical skills

Research/Audit Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems

Desirable

• Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.

Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
• Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
• Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.

Qualifications

Essential

• Eligible or have Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• Completed 4 years full time post graduate training (or equivalent if part time) at least 2 of which shall be in a specialty training programme in the specialty
• FRCOphth or equivalent

Teaching experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
• ability to teach clinical skills

Research/Audit Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems

Desirable

• Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM17ET

United Kingdom

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