Consultant in Ophthalmology
2 months ago
This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.
Whilst the role will be based primarily at our Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, we provide services at our other hospital sites Dewsbury and District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. Most People do work from two sites, If they have to travel between sites during the day then that is reflected in the job plan as travel. The department provides Secretarial support and office accommodation in the Eye Centre. The department has the support of Optometrists, Orthoptists, Specialist Nurses and Eye Clinic Liaison Officers.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post will include:
Supporting the provision of General Ophthalmology with a subspecialty interest in Medical Retina and Uveitis
Research lead for the department
Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case surgery
Workload includes seeing about 12 patients in Face to Face clinic and 24 patients in Virtual clinic. In theatre if Cataract expected to do about 7 Cases.
Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working
On-call duties are currently shared with 8 other colleagues on a 1:8.5 rota, currently assessed as 0.89 PA.
1.5 Core Supporting Professional Activities will be offered to the successful candidate for which appropriate objectives will be agreed in accordance with the Trust Framework* and national Terms and Conditions of Service with additional 0.5 PA for extra roles like Lead for service etc
Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles like Research lead
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.
Whilst the role will be based primarily at our Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, we provide services at our other hospital sites Dewsbury and District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. Most People do work from two sites, If they have to travel between sites during the day then that is reflected in the job plan as travel. The department provides Secretarial support and office accommodation in the Eye Centre. The department has the support of Optometrists, Orthoptists, Specialist Nurses and Eye Clinic Liaison Officers.
The main duties of the post will include:
Supporting the provision of General Ophthalmology with a subspecialty interest in Medical Retina and Uveitis
Research lead for the department
Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case surgery
Workload includes seeing about 12 patients in Face to Face clinic and 24 patients in Virtual clinic. In theatre if Cataract expected to do about 7 Cases.
Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working
On-call duties are currently shared with 8 other colleagues on a 1:8.5 rota, currently assessed as 0.89 PA.
1.5 Core Supporting Professional Activities will be offered to the successful candidate for which appropriate objectives will be agreed in accordance with the Trust Framework* and national Terms and Conditions of Service with additional 0.5 PA for extra roles like Lead for service etc
Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles like Research lead
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Ophthalmology fellowship or equivalent experience in Medical Retina and Uveitis Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Fellowship in Medical Retina and Uveitis Academic Prizes Audit or Case Presentations Teaching qualification / awardsManagement Skills
Essential
Desirable
Possess good organisational and personal management skills Evidence of personal contributions to service development Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policyGMC Registration
Essential
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