Deliver Ophthalmic services including Intravitreal injections, Cataract surgery and outpatient clinics including general, URC and Glaucoma.
Main duties of the job
To provide surgical procedures and outpatient consultations on a range of ophthalmic conditions at Boston House and Leigh Infirmary.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide surgical procedures and outpatient consultations on a range of ophthalmic conditions. See attached JD and PS.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. MB ChB or equivalent
2. Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
1. ALS or equivalent
2. MRCOphth or equivalent
Experience
Essential
1. Postgraduate experience
2. Able to carry out BLS to a standard that accords with the UK Resuscitation Council guidelines
Desirable
1. Experience of Ophthalmic surgery
2. Experience of AMD services
3. Experience of Diabetic Screening services
4. Completed audit projects
Skills
Essential
1. Good communicator and team player
2. Ability to keep good clinical records
3. Ability to take a clinical history and examine patients commensurate with a middle grade member of medical staff
Desirable
1. Teaching and training experience
2. Leadership roles - clinical or management
Additional
Essential
1. Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary and without hesitation
2. Pass OH medical examination
Desirable
1. Smart professional appearance
2. Team player
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