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Specialty Doctor Ophthalmology

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

CQC: Good

Buckinghamshire

Salary

£63,696 – £102,689

Posted

1 weeks ago

About the role

The Ophthalmology Department at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology to support the Medical Retina and General Ophthalmology services. The post holder will be expected to undertake a total of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week, and may include; Urgent Booked Ophthalmology Clinics (UBOC), Medical Retina clinics and some General Ophthalmology clinics.

The post is based within Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, which comprises three main sites: Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Wycombe General Hospital, and Amersham Hospital. Services are also provided from peripheral sites, including Buckingham Community Hospital.

The post holder's duties will be based predominantly at Stoke Mandeville Hospital; however, there may be occasional requirements to work at other Trust sites to meet service needs.

General ophthalmology responsibilities

Outpatient clinics at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, including predominantly Medical Retina and General Ophthalmology.

Support for Nurses, Support and Admin staff

Other care of inpatients or outpatients

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Clinical and other administration as required by agreement

Teaching and training of Junior staff and undergraduates (Medical Students)

Participation in Clinical Governance

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Person specification

Essential

MB,BS or equivalent GMC registrable qualifications
Minimum 5 years ophthalmic training/experience
General training in ophthalmic surgery / clinics / laser
Ability to make good decisions at speciality doctor level
Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow
Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Sufficient leadership, organisational communication, professional and personal skills
Management training, qualification and experience
Good personal and interpersonal skills
Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed
Experience of clinical audit
Full GMC registration
Ability to travel to and between sites

Desirable

Recognised sub-speciality experience
Significant years ophthalmic training/experience
Recognised Fellowship training
Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation
Computing skills
Communication skills training
Experience of teaching doctors-in-training and allied healthcare professionals
Published in peer-reviewed journals

Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice