Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology (NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor) - Ophthalmology - Ea[...]

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 jobThe 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.Working for our organisationWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We 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.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesYour 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 involvedApplications 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 TrainingMinimum of 3 years experience in OphthalmologyFull GMC registrationFull valid driving licencePersonal/professional attributesAble to manage patients' expectationsDemonstrates energy, enthusiasm & initiative in pursuing innovation and the highest standardsShows self-discipline i.e. record keeping and legibilityClinical GovernanceShows an approach based on critical enquiry & evidence based medicine.Embraces evidence based practice & auditWorks with patients as individuals not purely as a collection of symptomsUnderstands concepts & principals of clinical governanceSkills and ExperiencePossess range of clinical knowledge & skillsDisplay sound professional judgementExercises sound clinical risk managementShows self-discipline i.e. record keeping and legibilityOther RequirementsUnderstands NHS system locally & nationallyAware of issues affecting current & future NHS practiceFilmed in William Harvey and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother hospitals, the ‘We are the NHS’ campaign highlights the extraordinary work that staff across EKHUFT do every single day. As one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a population of over one million people, EKHUFT was perfectly placed to demonstrate the care, cutting-edge treatments, research, innovations and life-saving operations that the campaign needed.There are lots of great opportunities at East Kent Hospitals, where staff are caring and put patients first, innovation flourishes and you can develop your career. 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. To find out more about east Kent visit our website at. The Trust fully supports the SAS Doctors Charter and is committed to their development through its CPD Framework.We’ll close this job advert once we’ve received sufficient applications which may be before the closing date so please apply as soon as possible. We only accept online applications. If you have any difficulty with this please contact our Resourcing Team on 01227 866450 who are happy to help.We have a relocation policy for eligible candidates, parking available at Trust sites but we encourage other options, like car sharing or public transport.The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles.Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.Applicants for eligible roles requiring Tier 2 sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria.We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.You can search for and apply for roles directly on our website.If you are applying via NHS Jobs your application will be sent to our recruitment system TRAC. All subsequent information will be generated from TRAC so you won’t be able to see the progress of your application or receive messages through NHS Jobs and we won’t be able to respond to e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. By applying for this post you are agreeing to us transferring your application and details to our system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records. Good luck with your application, we’ll contact you via email so please check your junk/spam folders.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.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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