Medical & Dental Speciality Doctor - Gorleston, Norfolk, United Kingdom - James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Employer James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Town Gorleston Salary £52,530 - £82,400 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 30/04/2024 23:59 Interview date 07/05/2024
Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology

NHS Medical & Dental:

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of around 250,000 people in the Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Waveney areas.

The Trust provides an integrated hospital and community children's service.
Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England' Job overview
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology.

The position provides an excellent opportunity for suitably qualified doctor to actively develop their skills in general ophthalmology and to contribute to the further development of a modern Ophthalmology service within this highly regarded Trust, with its wide range of acute and community services that will afford high professional visibility.

The Post is based at the JPUH but there is a strong focus on teaching, training and research with links to UEA (University of East Anglia).

The department has a strong regional reputation for teaching and training and in working towards Portfolio / CESR Article 14 route for Specialist registration in Ophthalmology.

The department has consultants who are senior RCOphth CESR assessor, train at the RCOphth microsurgical skills course & EyeSi simulation leads, and who examine for the College.

We also run regional surgical skills courses twice a year at this hospital, and we are a regional skills hub with a virtual-reality cataract surgical simulator facility and wet lab.

The eye unit has recently acquired the state-of-the-art 3-D 4K Zeiss ARTEVO Microscope with integrated OCT and Callisto system in keeping with the service vision and ambition to provide the best and latest eyecare and opportunity for professional development.

The posts will be a full time appointment at 10 PA's per week, to cover day and on call commitments.

Post holder with suitable skills and experience may be offered surgical time which can be discussed.

CESR support and training opportunity will be available for a suitable, self-motivated applicant and the eye unit has an excellent track record of successful CESR route trainees.

Preference will be given to applicants who ca perform independent cataract surgery and supervise junior colleagues for cataract surgery.

The post holder will be required to participate in junior medical staff / specialty doctors ward rounds, liaise with the rota coordinator to ensure safe running of the on-call rotas.

He/she will also be expected to take part in the delivery of teaching for undergraduate medical students, as required.
Six or Seven outpatient clinics –mix of general and sub-specialty clinics

One theatre session for post-holder with suitable skills (2 theatre sessions per week may be available for post-holder with suitable surgical skills).

Weekend on-call rota involves ward round for potential inpatients only / internal referrals.
This post will not involve inclusion in regional weekend acute ophthalmic on-call which is covered by .
The Rota
The department operates an on call rota on a 1:7 basis.

Minimum of 3 years post graduate experience at Specialty Trainee level or higher, including 3 years' experience in Ophthalmology at staff grade/specialty doctor or registrar level.

Proven and demonstrable ability to undertake independent clinical activity (e.g. surgical lists)
Experience of committee work/project management
Academic Achievements
Familiar with the principles of Risk Management
Involvement in undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching
Involvement in research projects, audit and published papers
Commitment to personal and professional development
Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Formal training in teaching skills

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health.

The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives such as job share, flexible working and the development of a culture of openness and transparency.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

'Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England'

Tier 2 Sponsorship :

We are pleased to consider applicants who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK but it is unlikely that we would be able to appoint if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled UK/Right to work candidate is available.

Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.
Please check your account regularly under "My Applications" to view the progress of your applications.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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