Main area: Ophthalmology
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental Specialty Doctor
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week (includes on-call commitments)
Job ref: 218-T1-MED-6343555-B
Employer: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
Town: Coventry
Salary: £52,530 - £82,400 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 09/10/2024 23:59
Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology
NHS Medical & Dental Specialty Doctor
Job overview
Interview to be scheduled
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.
This post offers significant clinical, laser and surgical exposure with opportunity to develop subspecialty experience. The post is also suitable for those seeking to gain CESR and varied subspecialty experience. The post offers independent surgical, laser and clinical sessions. Research and Audit is actively encouraged and supported in the department with ample opportunities. The post is for fixed term and permanent contract.
The post is offered with a job plan of 10 Professional Activities (PAs). On-call duties (1:8-1:9) are offered based on relevant experience and departmental need.
Main duties of the job
As a valued member of the Ophthalmology Team, the post holder will be involved in a wide range of sub specialism including:
* EERS/Emergency Duties (Eye Emergency Referral Service) - Providing referral triage, emergency and urgent diagnosis and treatment. Including Liaison with senior medical staff regarding all cases requiring admission or general anaesthesia. Assistance of senior medical staff with emergency surgery. Provide cover for colleagues on leave as indicated in the duty rota. It may be necessary to attend other hospitals in order to see patients on an emergency basis.
* Theatre Activity - Provide support in theatres and undertake independent theatre sessions in line with abilities.
* Ward Rounds - Attending ward rounds and examination of pre-and postoperative patients. Ward duties to cover leave and provide continuity of care.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The person for this role will be able to:
* Form effective relationships with staff and external colleagues
* Be flexible and able to adapt to different situations
* Be self-motivated and able to organise own workload
* Be confident and self-assured in delivering ophthalmology services
* Relate to patients / relatives in an understanding and sympathetic manner
Person specification
Qualifications
* Meets all Essential Criteria
* Meets all Desirable Level
Experience
* Meets all Essential Criteria
* Meets all Desirable Level
Knowledge
* Meets all Essential Criteria
* Meets all Desirable Level
Skills
* Meets all Essential Criteria
* Meets all Desirable Level
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment.
The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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