Job summary Jersey's Ophthalmology Department welcomes applications from experienced Consultants with Vitreoretinal surgical skills. We are a small friendly team who are committed to delivering excellent service and patient care to our islanders. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Anthony Spiteri via the hospital switchboard on 01534 442000 or by email on a.spiterihealth.gov.je For recruitment or HR queries please contact Claire Haynes on c.hayneshealth.gov.je The salary is advertised at £110,257 to £164,372 depending on experience. Panel applications to increase salary to £172,930 up to £198,134 are held annually. Other benefits include lower taxation, a generous study budget and pension scheme. The successful applicant will be a well-trained vitreoretinal Ophthalmic Surgeon with other subspecialty interests desirable as per exigencies of an island-based service. When on-call, the post holder will provide first on-call Consultant cover. He/she will be jointly responsible for emergency referrals from within and without the department. The arrangements for on-call cover include a commitment to a 1:4 rota The successful candidate should be adaptable, flexible and innovative in order to meet the ongoing challenges within the service. Main duties of the job The principle duty of the post holder will be the provision of (with departmental colleagues) high quality, general and specialist Ophthalmic care as outlined in the enclosed job description. The post holder will be expected to participate in audit, governance and departmental meetings. The post holder will be expected to take part in management activities and represent the service at Hospital meetings, as agreed with colleagues. The post holder will be expected to be fully involved in a Risk Management programme and support the Governance agenda. They will be expected to participate in the training of Medical Staff for whom he/she is responsible and ensure that training and learning needs are identified and facilitated. Junior doctors will be appraised at appropriate intervals. There is a Locum Policy in force, which in essence, encourages cover within the Department without employment of locums. Extra duties are financially rewarded from a locum pot. The equation is somewhat convoluted and will allow, if necessary, employment of a locum from outside for a limited time during the year but to the detriment of the locum fund used to pay for internal cover. Applicants should acquaint themselves with this policy by requesting the policy document from the HR Department. About us The Jersey Health and Community Services Department is independent from the U.K. National Health Service and is the political responsibility of the Health and Community Services Ministry, consisting of an elected Minister and two Assistant Ministers who serve as part of the Islands Government system. A Chief Officer directs the department for Health and Community Services supported by a director of clinical services and a Medical Director Jersey General Hospital is the sole location of acute hospital services in Jersey. The hospital provides approximately 250 acute beds, 2-day case theatres, 6 main theatres. There is a dedicated endoscopy suite along with a full range of other services and facilities. Health & Community Services, Jersey, has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as vulnerable adults in our care and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. The post holder will take responsibility for the safeguarding and welfare of all children, adults and/or families within their care and conduct and must be familiar with the signs and symptoms of abuse and know what to do if any such concerns are raised. They shall be aware of and comply with all child protection, safeguarding policies and procedures. Date posted 20 December 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £110,257 to £164,372 a year Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number K0011-24-0234 Job locations Government Of Jersey 19-21 Broad Street St. Helier Jersey Channel Islands JE2 3RR Jersey General Hospital Gloucester Street St Helier Jersey JE2 3QS Job description Job responsibilities The on-call rota is currently on a 1:4 basis, with 24 hour on calls, (on call from home for the out of hours element) The Department of Ophthalmology is the sole provider of free eye care to the population of Jersey and visitors to the Island. The department is in the process of active expansion in staff and facilities. The department is a dedicated self-contained unit within the main body of the Outpatient Department. Staffing The Medical Staff currently comprises two Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeons,Mr G Bowler (Oculoplastics, Adnexal & Lacrimal) and Mr A Spiteri (Cornea & Ocular Surface) and this vacancy makes a third. The Consultants are supported by an Associate Specialist Branko Milosev, Staff Grade Amaka Ofoegbu and a Cataract Fellow. The department has its own nursing team headed by a full time Sister supported by four Staff Nurses, of which all are ophthalmic trained, and 6 Health Care Assistants. Two senior orthoptists are responsible for orthoptic services on the Island, which includes a school-entry screening programme as well as, uniquely, screening of all stroke in-patients for visual problems. Low Vision and paediatric refraction clinics are provided in-house by visiting optometrists. A visiting anaplastologist, provides comprehensive support for ocular prosthetic services on-island. The Outpatient Department has appropriate clerical and administrative support. All doctors in the department have Medical Secretarial Support for typing of dictated letters and other admin support. Each Consultant has Medical Secretarial Support. Operating Theatres Surgical sessions are carried out in Day Surgery. The ophthalmic theatre (DSU1) is fully equipped with a modern Zeiss Lumera microscope, Endo-Optiks endoscopes for ECP treatments, new phacoemulsification & vitrectomy machines, a 810nm laser and all facilities for general ophthalmic uses. All intraocular theatre sessions are supported by an anaesthetist. Minor operating facilities are available in both DSU and the outpatient suite with operations and intravitreal injections undertaken in both areas. Eye Clinic The eye department, both in terms of outpatient and theatre facilities is extensively equipped. Major items include: Zeiss digital mydriatic fundus camera with a networked imaging system, Zeiss Cirrus OCT scanner (also networked) Zeiss IOLMaster Optomap wide-field camera (awaiting network connection) A and combined A/B ultrasound scanners YAG laser 532 nm laser 810nm laser (in theatre) Pentacam HR corneal topographer Autorefractor 2 Humphrey visual field analysers. Consultant Medical Staff This post Consultant Ophthalmologist Vitreo-retinal Surgeon Mr Gordon Bowler Consultant Ophthalmologist Mr Anthony Spiteri Consultant Ophthalmologist Non-Consultant Medical Staff Branko Milosev Associate Specialist Amaka Ofoegbu Staff Grade x1 Abidemi Abudu Cataract Fellow x1 (starting Jan 2025) Nursing Staff 2 sisters - trained in intravitreal injections, OCT reading and other extended roles 4 staff nurses 5 healthcare assistants / technicians Support Staff Receptionists: 3.5 FTE Medical Secretaries: 4.5 FTE 1 optometrist for LVA and refraction sessions The Surgical Departments encompass a diverse, exciting and very busy service that strives to provide safe quality care that meets the needs of all patient groups. We have many challenges ahead to maintain this quality service but the hospital has a committed highly skilled team who will take the service forward to continually improve and implement changes in practice to deliver this care. The Ward and Departmental Managers cover a range of services comprising: 3 Surgical Wards Surgical Floor, Beauport and Sorel Ward Critical Care Unit which includes Medical and Surgical Intensive Unit/H.D.U Endoscopy Unit on Aubin Ward Designated Day Surgery Theatre Main theatre Suite Outpatient Dental Department Outpatient ENT facilities Outpatient Ophthalmology Department 2 Private Wing Wards Radiology Department Physiotherapy Department Anaesthetic Department ENT and Ophthalmology Departments This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder. Job description Job responsibilities The on-call rota is currently on a 1:4 basis, with 24 hour on calls, (on call from home for the out of hours element) The Department of Ophthalmology is the sole provider of free eye care to the population of Jersey and visitors to the Island. The department is in the process of active expansion in staff and facilities. The department is a dedicated self-contained unit within the main body of the Outpatient Department. Staffing The Medical Staff currently comprises two Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeons,Mr G Bowler (Oculoplastics, Adnexal & Lacrimal) and Mr A Spiteri (Cornea & Ocular Surface) and this vacancy makes a third. The Consultants are supported by an Associate Specialist Branko Milosev, Staff Grade Amaka Ofoegbu and a Cataract Fellow. The department has its own nursing team headed by a full time Sister supported by four Staff Nurses, of which all are ophthalmic trained, and 6 Health Care Assistants. Two senior orthoptists are responsible for orthoptic services on the Island, which includes a school-entry screening programme as well as, uniquely, screening of all stroke in-patients for visual problems. Low Vision and paediatric refraction clinics are provided in-house by visiting optometrists. A visiting anaplastologist, provides comprehensive support for ocular prosthetic services on-island. The Outpatient Department has appropriate clerical and administrative support. All doctors in the department have Medical Secretarial Support for typing of dictated letters and other admin support. Each Consultant has Medical Secretarial Support. Operating Theatres Surgical sessions are carried out in Day Surgery. The ophthalmic theatre (DSU1) is fully equipped with a modern Zeiss Lumera microscope, Endo-Optiks endoscopes for ECP treatments, new phacoemulsification & vitrectomy machines, a 810nm laser and all facilities for general ophthalmic uses. All intraocular theatre sessions are supported by an anaesthetist. Minor operating facilities are available in both DSU and the outpatient suite with operations and intravitreal injections undertaken in both areas. Eye Clinic The eye department, both in terms of outpatient and theatre facilities is extensively equipped. Major items include: Zeiss digital mydriatic fundus camera with a networked imaging system, Zeiss Cirrus OCT scanner (also networked) Zeiss IOLMaster Optomap wide-field camera (awaiting network connection) A and combined A/B ultrasound scanners YAG laser 532 nm laser 810nm laser (in theatre) Pentacam HR corneal topographer Autorefractor 2 Humphrey visual field analysers. Consultant Medical Staff This post Consultant Ophthalmologist Vitreo-retinal Surgeon Mr Gordon Bowler Consultant Ophthalmologist Mr Anthony Spiteri Consultant Ophthalmologist Non-Consultant Medical Staff Branko Milosev Associate Specialist Amaka Ofoegbu Staff Grade x1 Abidemi Abudu Cataract Fellow x1 (starting Jan 2025) Nursing Staff 2 sisters - trained in intravitreal injections, OCT reading and other extended roles 4 staff nurses 5 healthcare assistants / technicians Support Staff Receptionists: 3.5 FTE Medical Secretaries: 4.5 FTE 1 optometrist for LVA and refraction sessions The Surgical Departments encompass a diverse, exciting and very busy service that strives to provide safe quality care that meets the needs of all patient groups. We have many challenges ahead to maintain this quality service but the hospital has a committed highly skilled team who will take the service forward to continually improve and implement changes in practice to deliver this care. The Ward and Departmental Managers cover a range of services comprising: 3 Surgical Wards Surgical Floor, Beauport and Sorel Ward Critical Care Unit which includes Medical and Surgical Intensive Unit/H.D.U Endoscopy Unit on Aubin Ward Designated Day Surgery Theatre Main theatre Suite Outpatient Dental Department Outpatient ENT facilities Outpatient Ophthalmology Department 2 Private Wing Wards Radiology Department Physiotherapy Department Anaesthetic Department ENT and Ophthalmology Departments This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder. Person Specification Experience Essential High standard of clinical skill and expertise in clinical Ophthalmology Clinical Governance Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in range of clinical Ophthalmology problems in both emergency and elective cases Ability to take full and independent responsibility for liaising with clinical staff for the clinical care of patients Sub-specialist log book of vitreoretinal and othe surgical numbers Skills / Personal Attributes Essential Good team player and ability to work flexibly with Colleagues to provide services Ability to work effectively with a Multi-Disciplinary Team Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, management and other agencies. Highly motivated Experience of and commitment to Teaching, Training & Supervision of Junior Medical Staff and undergraduate students Experience of and commitment to medical audit Desirable Understanding of, and experience in, medical management Qualifications Essential Primary Medical Degree FRCOphth or equivalent Full GMC Registration & License to Practice Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Ophthalmology via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of AAC) CESR; or European Community Rights Full general Ophthalmic training Desirable Higher degree Person Specification Experience Essential High standard of clinical skill and expertise in clinical Ophthalmology Clinical Governance Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in range of clinical Ophthalmology problems in both emergency and elective cases Ability to take full and independent responsibility for liaising with clinical staff for the clinical care of patients Sub-specialist log book of vitreoretinal and othe surgical numbers Skills / Personal Attributes Essential Good team player and ability to work flexibly with Colleagues to provide services Ability to work effectively with a Multi-Disciplinary Team Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, management and other agencies. Highly motivated Experience of and commitment to Teaching, Training & Supervision of Junior Medical Staff and undergraduate students Experience of and commitment to medical audit Desirable Understanding of, and experience in, medical management Qualifications Essential Primary Medical Degree FRCOphth or equivalent Full GMC Registration & License to Practice Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Ophthalmology via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of AAC) CESR; or European Community Rights Full general Ophthalmic training Desirable Higher degree 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Health and Community Services Address Government Of Jersey 19-21 Broad Street St. Helier Jersey Channel Islands JE2 3RR Employer's website https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)