Consultant in Ophthalmology
3 months ago
Job summary
This postis offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full timeapplications will be considered.
Whilstthe role will be based primarily at our Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital inWakefield, we provide services at our other hospital sites; Dewsbury andDistrict Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. Most People do work fromtwo sites. If they have to travelbetween sites during the day then that is reflected in the job plan as travelThe department provides Secretarial support and office accommodation withComputer and IT facilities in the Eye Centre.The department has the support of Optometrists, Orthoptists, SpecialistNurses and Eye Clinic Liaison Officers.
Main duties of the job
The main dutiesof the post will include:
Supporting the provision of General Ophthalmology with asubspecialty interest in Acute eye service or General Ophthalmology or anyother subspecialty which complements the department.
Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case surgery
Workload includes seeing about 12 patients in Face to Faceclinic and 24 patients in Virtual clinic. In theatre if Cataract expected to doabout 7 Cases.
Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hourson-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working timeregulations and safe working
On-call duties are currently shared with 8 other colleagueson a rota, currently assessed as PA.
Core Supporting Professional Activities will be offeredto the successful candidate for which appropriate objectives will be agreed inaccordance with the Trust Framework* and national Terms and Conditions ofService with additional PA for extra roles like Lead for service etc
Examples may include formal teachingresponsibilities or departmental leadership roles
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people inWakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across ourthree hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront ofinnovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of ourworkforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectfuland maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make MidYorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasmirrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity andgender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support tosomeone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of theLGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currentlyunder-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications frommembers of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure allapplicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuableguidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this Ifyou share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of ourpatients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This postis offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full timeapplications will be considered.
Whilstthe role will be based primarily at our Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital inWakefield, we provide services at our other hospital sites; Dewsbury andDistrict Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. Most People do work fromtwo sites. If they have to travelbetween sites during the day then that is reflected in the job plan as travelThe department provides Secretarial support and office accommodation withComputer and IT facilities in the Eye Centre.The department has the support of Optometrists, Orthoptists, SpecialistNurses and Eye Clinic Liaison Officers.
The main dutiesof the post will include:
Supporting the provision of General Ophthalmology with asubspecialty interest in Acute eye service or General Ophthalmology or anyother subspecialty which complements the department.
Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case surgery
Workload includes seeing about 12 patients in Face to Faceclinic and 24 patients in Virtual clinic. In theatre if Cataract expected to doabout 7 Cases.
Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hourson-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working timeregulations and safe working
On-call duties are currently shared with 8 other colleagueson a rota, currently assessed as PA.
Core Supporting Professional Activities will be offeredto the successful candidate for which appropriate objectives will be agreed inaccordance with the Trust Framework* and national Terms and Conditions ofService with additional PA for extra roles like Lead for service etc
Examples may include formal teachingresponsibilities or departmental leadership roles
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
Please state full GMC number Full GMC Registration with licence to practise Inclusion on the GMC Specialist register
Qualifications
Essential
Medical Degree from recognised medical school FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Fellowship in Acute eye service Academic Prizes Audit or Case Presentations Teaching qualification / awards
Management Skills
Essential
Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving. Good time management. Computer literate Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.
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 policy
Experience
Essential
Wide experience in management of Acute eye patients in outpatients, Lasers and theatre.
Desirable
Ophthalmology fellowship or equivalent experience in Acute eye Service or experience in General Ophthalmology. Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.-
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