Specialty Doctor Ophthalmology
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We are looking for a motivated, experienced, and dynamic individual to join our Ophthalmology team and help us deliver high-quality eyecare for our patients.
So, 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).
If successful, you will be based across the MSE and 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
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
Virtiual 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.
Person specification
Experience and 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 range of problems.
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
- 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
Desirable
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.
About the employer
Our ambition is 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.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.