Specialty Doctor in General Ophthalmology

The Ophthalmology Department at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is currently looking for a Specialty Doctor in General Ophthalmology to support the acute and general ophthalmology services. The post holder will be expected to work a total of 10 PAs a week to include UBOC (urgent Booked Ophthalmology Clinic), general clinics and speciality clinics.

The post is based in Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust which comprises of 3 main sites, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Wycombe General Hospital and Amersham General Hospital. We also run services from peripheral sites including Buckingham Community Hospital.

The postholders' duties will be predominantly at Stoke Mandeville Hospital with occasion requirements at other sites as required.

Main duties of the job

• General ophthalmology responsibilities
• Outpatient clinics at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, including predominantly General and Acute Eye Casualty
• Specialist interest clinic/theatre lists (if desired and depending on availability)
• Support for Nurses, Support and Admin staff
• Other care of inpatients or outpatients
• Clinical and other administration as required by agreement
• Teaching and training of Junior staff and undergraduates (Medical Students)
• Participation in Clinical Governance

About us

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the Specialty Doctor post for full details.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years ophthalmic training/experience
• Recognised sub-speciality experience
• Significant years ophthalmic training/experience

Experience

• General training in ophthalmic surgery / clinics / laser
• Ability to make good decisions at speciality doctor level
• Recognised Fellowship training

Trust 'CARE' Values

• Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow
• Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
• Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

Skills, Knowledge and Personal Attributes

• Sufficient leadership, organisational communication, professional and personal skills
• Management training, qualification and experience
• Good personal and interpersonal skills
• Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed
• Experience of clinical audit
• Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation
• Experience of teaching doctors-in-training and allied healthcare professionals
• Published in peer-reviewed journals
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice

Other Requirements

• Full GMC registration
• Ability to travel to and between sites

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.