Job Summary
We are looking for motivated, experienced, and dynamic individuals to join our Ophthalmology team and help us deliver high-quality eyecare for our patients.
If you are a GMC registered Ophthalmologist who has passed both the Part 1 FRCOphth and the Refraction examination, and you are looking for a team that will support you while completing your specialist training through the 'Certificate confirming Eligibility for Specialist Registration' (CESR), we want to hear from you.
If successful, you will be based at Southend but will have the opportunity to rotate across the wider Trust and gain further experience by working collaboratively with colleagues across our friendly multidisciplinary team with the aim to expand the service further with innovative leadership, ideas, audit, and research projects.
Main Duties of the Job
Main duties include:
* Acute ophthalmology clinics in the eye emergency department (EED) and ward referrals including visiting other hospitals.
* Emergency and Acute Ophthalmology
* Theatre sessions
* Procedures / laser / injections/ minor operations
* Speciality Clinics
* Clinical Administration
* Non DCC
* Supporting Professional Activities to include teaching
* Please note the service does require a good degree of flexibility from the post holder.
* It is expected that there will be patient directed activities during the week which may include face to face Clinics, Virtual Clinics, Theatre, Lasers, and emergency department.
About Us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best. To achieve this, we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking, and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, and the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job Details
Date posted: 13 December 2024
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Salary: £59,175 to £95,400 a year Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 390-MR-SUR-SO-8721
Location
Southend, Prittlewell Chase, Southend On Sea, SS0 0RY
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Eligible or have Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
* MBBS or Equivalent
* Completed 4 years full-time post-graduate training (or equivalent if part-time) at least 2 of which shall be in a specialty training programme in the specialty or: Shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
* FRCOphth or equivalent
Teaching Experience Essential
* Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
* Ability to teach clinical skills
Research/Audit Experience Essential
* Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research
* Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Experience & Knowledge Essential
* Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
* Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems.
* Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
* Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Southend, Prittlewell Chase, Southend On Sea, SS0 0RY
Employer's Website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk
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