Teaching roles within the hospital relate to our joint endeavours with the University of Buckingham Medical School. These roles involve teaching and managing the undergraduate training programme. Day-to-day teaching on the wards and in clinic is accounted for within direct clinical care (DCC) time.
All Medical and Dental Staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with hospital health and safety policies, clinical governance, and other risk management policies. The successful candidate will be responsible to, and work under the supervision of the 5 Consultant Ophthalmologists. The post will provide extensive experience in the management of general ophthalmic problems. The ideal candidate will have some experience in this area.
They will be expected to actively participate in all audit projects within the department. This post will not involve participation in an on-call rota but will include evening clinics with booked urgent patients. As a department, we are keen to develop our doctors, encouraging their professional development and goals. Please note: This post is non-residential, but accommodation is subject to availability for which there will be a charge.
The successful candidate will also be involved in the supervision and training of junior doctors and Medical Students within the hospital. There is a regular Medical Student Teaching commitment, and the successful candidate will be expected to have an interest in undergraduate teaching.
Application Information: Applicants who are unable, for personal reasons, to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post. Job share applicants are also welcomed. If appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with consultant colleagues. This job description reflects the present requirements and objectives of the post; it does not form part of your contract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and may be subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder.
Potential applicants who are visiting the Trust are welcome to approach the Executive team through the relevant lead Executive in order to meet on the day if this can be arranged. Shortlisted applicants for consultant posts are encouraged to meet with the Chief Executive and/or Medical Director. Successful applicants will have both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as part of their job plans. We are moving towards a seven-day working pattern and welcome applications from people of all ages, including those over 65.
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