Job summary
We are looking for a 0.8 whole time equivalentTrust Ophthalmology Doctor to join our Acute District General Hospital team. We have a post for Medical Retina, the post is fixed term of up to 12 months. A broad range of general ophthalmology experience can be provided, with some limited access to cataract surgery. Previous experience in medical retina is desirable however not essential. There is also potential to support some of the 1st on call rota.
Applicants should have or be eligible for full GMC registration, experience in Ophthalmology is essential with some knowledge within Medical retina.
Main duties of the job
Depending on your level of experience the position will concentrate predominantly on Medical Retina with the option for a small amount of on call responsibilities. This position is a maternity leave cover however the cover can be adapted dependant upon previous experience.
So integral to the responsibilities of our posts are the following objectives:
4 to ensure the delivery of a high quality patient-centred clinical service
4 to provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in that same task
4 to sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
4 to work in accordance with our trust's procedures and operating policies
4 to support the business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty
4 to work within the framework of team decisions
4 to show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility
About us
We provide acute hospital services from two large district general hospitals, Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Maternity Services are also provided at Stroud Maternity Hospital. We remain the major provider of secondary care services in the area and analysis shows that for Gloucestershire we are the leading acute healthcare provider by a significant margin.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overview
We are looking for a 0.8 whole time requivalent Trust Ophthalmology Doctor to join our Acute District General Hospital team. We have a post for Medical Retina, the post is fixed term of up to 12 months. A broad range of general ophthalmology experience can be provided, with some limited access to cataract surgery. Previous experience in medical retina is desirable however not essential. There is also potential to support some of the 1st on call rota.
Applicants should have or be eligible for full GMC registration, experience in Ophthalmology is essential with some knowledge within Medical retina.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full or eligible for full GMC Registration
- MRCOphth Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD, PhD
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Ophthalmology
Desirable
- Experience in Medical retina and ophthalmology emergency management
Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience in and participation in departmental audit
Desirable
- Previous QIP or audit into Medical Retina services
- Previous publications or research in Medical Retina
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience working in busy outpatients, accident & emergency and theatre.
Desirable
- Special interest in Medial Retina
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
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gloucester Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Great Western Road
Gloucester
GL1 3NN