Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology

We invite applications for a full-time or part-time speciality doctor post in Ophthalmology at our Colchester and Chelmsford SpaMedica Eye Hospitals.

This post is suitable for an experienced ophthalmologist who enjoys outpatient clinics, specifically pre- and post-op for cataract surgery, YAG capsulotomy, AMD review and IVI services.

Applicants should be registered with the GMC, have completed foundation years of training or equivalent, and have at least three years of experience in clinical ophthalmology. Previous experience in ophthalmic surgery, intravitreal injections, and research or teaching experience are desirable. The appointee will complement the existing staff and take responsibility for the day-to-day functioning of the clinical service, working with clinical and managerial colleagues. There is no on call requirement in this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GMC registered

Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent)

Part 1 FRCOphth

RCOphth Refraction Certificate

BMedSc/BA/BSc/MSc/MD/PhD

Desirable

Part 2 FRCOphth

Clinical Experience

Essential

Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise

At least three years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme or equivalent experience in the Ophthalmology.

Recent experience in ophthalmology within the NHS.

Able to use the slit-lamp indirect ophthalmoscopy and check intraocular pressures

Ability to interpret OCT and ultrasound images

Desirable

Ability to use Medisoft or Medisight electronic patient record system

Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working

Essential

Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team

Desirable

Teaching and Training experience

Experience working in cataract pre-assessment clinics

Other Requirements

Essential

This role is primarily based at Colchester and Chelmsford, but travel to other SpaMedica Hospitals in the region may occasionally be required.

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.