Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (1.25 PA for on call)
- Job ref
- 151-FPHSD-04
- Employer
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Frimley Park Hospital
- Town
- Frimley
- Salary
- £59,175 - £95,400 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/10/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology
Specialty Doctor
Job overview
Working 10 PAs (plus 1.25 PAs for on-calls) in our dedicated Ophthalmology Treatment Centre, it is expected that you will become fully involved in all aspects of the work of the Ophthalmic Department including involvement in its organisation. This will be under the supervision of the Department and will continue at a progressively increasing level of responsibility as agreed by the Ophthalmic Consultants. This post is available from as soon as possible and will include a weekend and out of hours on-call commitment.
Main duties of the job
Working in partnership with the MoD, we have an integrated military and civilian workforce. With 7 Consultants, 1 Associate Specialist, 7 Specialty Doctors, 1 Research fellow , 2 StR3+, 2 Speciality Trainee posts at ST1 and 2, and 1 FY2, you’d also be supported by a dedicated and enthusiastic nursing team incorporating many extended roles.
Working for our organisation
We’re also proud to be one of the leaders in ophthalmic research and are working with a number of partners. With access to superb facilities including a clinical trials unit which runs commercial and non-commercial trials, there will also be an opportunity to develop your area of special interest.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full Job description and Person specification is attached to this vacancy. Please read carefully before applying, and ensure you give examples, to demonstrate, how you meet the essential criteria for the post.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- DRCOphth, MRCOphth, FRCOphth or equivalent overseas qualification
- Full GMC Registration and a licence to practice
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive experience as ophthalmic ST1/2 (or equivalent) or higher grade since registration
- Experience in and participation in departmental audit
- Experience of working in a busy outpatient, accident and emergency and theatre of Ophthalmology.
Desirable criteria
- Special interest in medical retina
- Ability to undertake intravitreal injections
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to work unsupervised
- Able to communicate clearly
- Able to teach junior staff
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Miss Manju Chandran
- Job title
- Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07775228644
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