Speciality Doctor - Ophthalmology

Job summary

The Specialty of Ophthalmology is currently part of Group 4b - Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery and Outpatients.

The Ophthalmology Department is a sub-regional unit. There are ten consultants based at the Luton and Dunstable, one visiting consultant from Milton Keynes Hospital, four Trust Doctors and one post-CCT Corneal Fellow. There are 2 WTE Surgical Trainees from the East of England Training Programme and one FY2 trainee. There are five nurse practitioners supporting the clinical work, trained to see new and review patients working to specific protocols.

Duties & responsibilities of the post

Maintain the highest clinical standards in the Ophthalmology management of all patients.

Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit. Regular contribution to departmental meetings, Journal club and Medical Grand rounds of the hospital.

Have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD) appraisal and revalidation.

Work under supervision and be responsible to their respective consultant, or the on call consultant and, ultimately the Clinical Director for Ophthalmology.

Attend outpatient clinics, both general and specialist, with their supervising Consultants.

Other ad hoc attendances at clinics, theatre etc. with other Consultants as required in the absence of regular junior members of staff.

Assess and manage where appropriate patients with a range of eye conditions across the Ophthalmology sub-specialties including glaucoma, medical retina, corneal, paediatrics, cataracts and patients presenting with acute eye concerns. The post holder will work closely with the Paediatric Ophthalmology Service. In particular, training will be provided to ensure that the post holder will be able to provide cross cover for the ROP screening service and gain skills in delivering treatment for this condition i.e. IVT & diode retinal laser

Join the on call rota.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff.

As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

Detailed Job description, on call element and provisional template attached.

The post holder must be able to demonstrate working in partnership with the MDT providing strong problem solving and decision making skills.

To be organised with the ability to think logically and adapt to rapidly changing circumstance.

Must be committed to ongoing personal development and demonstrates willingness to learn and reflect.

• Basic medical Qualification

• PART1 FRCOphth

• Providing good practical skills
• Training experience within ophthalmology

• Surgical and Microsurgical experience
• 2 years experience in ophthalmology at OST or equivalent

• Good spoken and written English

• Clinical Judgement and decision making
• Relevant speciality knowledge

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as…