- Minimum of 3 years experience in Ophthalmology
- Full GMC registration
- Full valid driving licence
- Able to manage patients' expectations
- Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm & initiative in pursuing innovation and the highest standards
- Shows self-discipline record keeping and legibility
- Shows an approach based on critical enquiry & evidence based medicine.
- Embraces evidence based practice & audit
- Works with patients as individuals not purely as a collection of symptoms
- Understands concepts & principals of clinical governance
- Possess range of clinical knowledge & skills
- Display sound professional judgement
- Exercises sound clinical risk management
- Shows self-discipline record keeping and legibility
- Understands NHS system locally & nationally
- Aware of issues affecting current & future NHS practice
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Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology - Ashford, United Kingdom - East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job summary
Ophthalmology at EKHUFT is a large department that covers a population of approximately 750,000. This posts will be based mainly at 3 sites (Ashford, Canterbury and Dover), but working at other sites across the trust may be expected. You will be part of a team of 17 Consultants and 10 non-Consultant medical staff in this busy, well-equipped, friendly and enthusiastic Unit. We have OCT (anterior and posterior chamber) in all sites and, YAG and Argon laser in the three main sites (Ashford, Canterbury and Margate).
Our team has a burgeoning research portfolio, including high-profile national studies. We work closely with other specialties and offer opportunities to combine specialist training. We offer a forward-thinking approach to flexible working and portfolio careers.
Main duties of the job
The job plan will be flexible to meet the needs of the service.
The following provides provisional scheduling details of the clinical activity and clinically related activity components of the job plan. These will be flexible and worked in liaison with Ophthalmology colleagues and may be subject to change depending on the individual skills offered by the candidate. Agreement will be reached between the post-holder and the Clinical lead for Ophthalmology with regard to the scheduling of all other activities, including the supporting professional activities. Provision of a high service, working collaboratively with the other staff.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700, also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Your job plan would include 8 PAs, one administration PA and one SPA. You will have the opportunity to work with consultants in different sub-specialities. You will participate in Eye Primary service and are expected to be on-call (non-resident) 1:8 with prospective cover. The department is actively involved in research and there would be ample opportunities to get involved
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person SpecificationQualifications and Training
Essential
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
Clinical Governance
Essential
Skills and Experience
Essential
Other Requirements
Essential
