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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
358-6570458-Opth
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
29/09/2024 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust logo

Specialty Doctor (General Ophthalmology & Non-surgical Glaucoma

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Job overview

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology General and Non-surgical Glaucoma

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

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 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.

The appointee will join an active and enthusiastic team of 27 Ophthalmologists, both generalist and sub-specialist Ophthalmology services are provided within the UHL.

1 Emergency Eye Casualty session is mandatory for all posts within Ophthalmology AT uhl.

 

 

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

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC registration
  • MBBS/MRCS

Motivation

Essential criteria
  • Enthusiasm and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
  • Desire to develop the post further

Experience/Ability

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

Management

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

Personality

Essential criteria
  • Good communication skills
Desirable criteria
  • Leadership qualifications

Audit

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of personal audit of own surgical outcomes
Desirable criteria
  • Completion of formal audit courses

Research

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Daxa Champaneri
Job title
Medical Secretary
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Mr Banerjee - Vr Consultant and Head of Service

[email protected]

Zack Sentance - Gen manager

[email protected]

 

 

 

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