Ophthalmology Gpwsi - Post Accreditation

Applicants are invited for the role of General Practitioner with Special Interest in Ophthalmology. The role will deliver an ophthalmology service at the UHL Community hospitals (UHLiC).

The post holder will be competent in Ophthalmology procedures and clinics and will be accountable to the Consultant Ophthalmology team. The post holder will ensure the delivery of high quality, clinically effective care that contributes to prioritising positive patient outcomes and experiences. The post holder will also need to support transformation within the service including the introduction of digital systems/ efficient ways of working.

• To provide care closer to home by delivering outpatient appointments in UHLiC - increasing workforce and capacity and freeing up UHL acute site capacity for appointments
• Supporting secondary care clinics by providing a holistic view, knowledge of community services and community clinical pathways for patients.
• Supporting the reduction in secondary care backlogs and reduced waiting times
• The post holder must adhere to the standards outlined by the GMC for the Good Medical Practice.

Keep fully informed about best practice in the speciality areas and ensure implications for practice changes are discussed with the Clinical Director/ Service Lead.

Work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Imperial College as required.

Review clinical outcomes in designated area using external benchmarking data where appropriate, to identify and advise variances to the Clinical Director/Head of Service for Ophthalmology.

Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and to ensure resulting actions are implemented.

Work closely with the Directorate in relation to clinical and services developments as delegated by the Clinical Director/Head of Service.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years ).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact,
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

Please see the attached documents for both the job description, person specification and the main responsibilities of this role.

• Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
• MRCS (or equivalent FRCS) Ophthalmology

• Intercalated Honours Bsc Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations. MD/MS or equivalent

• 12+ years of medical practice with 4 years of post graduate training (2 of which within ophthalmology)
• Documented competencies in key areas of basic specialist practice.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Awareness of constraints, risks and potential complications of management.
• Ability to record accurate and complete medical notes.
• Clinical Knowledge and Expertise:
  
  -Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice
• Show career progression, by posts obtained during training to date

• IT Literate
• Commitment to digital transformation
• Flexibility with clinic slots, F2F to Virtual
• Commitment to transforming
• Ophthalmology pathways including virtual working (incl Glaucoma review)
• Use of UHL guidance for treat + discharge

• Understanding of UHL acute site working, in particular Ophthalmology

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication…