Job summary
We invite applications for the role of Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in glaucoma. This position is crucial for advancing our glaucoma service, and the successful candidate will collaborate with the Glaucoma Team.
Main duties of the job
The post entails 10 Programmed Activities (PAS), encompassing outpatient clinics, laser and day case sessions. These activities are aligned with departmental needs to deal with the glaucoma backlog for new and follow-up patients, including patient-related administrative and SPA (Supporting Professional Activities) responsibilities.
Teaching and training junior doctors and medical students, participating in audit activities, and supporting the acute referral service as required.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- On the Specialist Register, hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within 6 months of obtaining the CCT
- FRCOphth or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Sub-specialty experience and training in the clinical management of Glaucoma and Glaucoma Surgery
- Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues related to speciality
- Clinical training and experience and ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates effective and inclusive communication skills, being able to listen and act appropriately
- Responsive to feedback and able to take other people's opinions on board
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett
Dudley
DY1 2HQ