At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our ophthalmic team and manage innovative eye care services.
- Company: Chesterfield Royal Hospital, a friendly and busy district general hospital.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, on-site parking, discounts, and wellness facilities.
- Other info: Thriving location with great access to nature and urban amenities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: MBChB or equivalent, with substantial experience in ophthalmology.
The predicted salary is between 104401 - 115341 £ per year.
We are looking to recruit a full-time doctor to take up a Specialist role under 2021 contract terms in Ophthalmology. The main base is Chesterfield Royal, which is a busy and friendly district general hospital, where you will work as part of our well established ophthalmic team. The department has also developed good links and works collaboratively with local tertiary trusts in the surrounding area.
This is a senior appointment for an individual possessing substantial experience in ophthalmology who will be given opportunity to take an active part in the operational management of the department with colleagues and to the development of our expanding services. We are looking for an individual with good general ophthalmic skills with a willingness to develop sub-speciality skills, and it is anticipated that there will be opportunities for the appointee to develop further a nascent sub-specialty interest within the role. Training and support for those looking to achieve CESR accreditation may be available following discussion of exact development requirements.
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.
Our staff enjoy a range of benefits including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site Caf and Amazon lockers. There is a cycle-to-work scheme along with electric vehicle charging points. A hub, dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our staff, includes rooms for mindfulness, gym and shower facilities and different programmes to keep you active.
Chesterfield is a thriving market town surrounded by attractive countryside, contemporary leisure facilities and extensive retail outlets. The town has excellent road and rail links, and easy access to airports. Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park and is an area of outstanding beauty. Numerous stately homes are within easy travelling distance. The Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, a number of coastal resorts and many historic cities are also close enough for day trips.
Housing in the Chesterfield area is competitively priced and offers a wide range of choice, including urban and rural locations. There are several high-performing state schools in the town, as well as a number of excellent private schools across the wider region. In addition to local shops and complexes, the Meadowhall Shopping Centre is within easy travelling distance and is one of the largest and most up to date in Europe, attracting some 30 million visitors each year. The city of Sheffield is only 9 miles away and hosts two universities, one with a medical and dental school.
Qualifications
- Essential: MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
- Essential: Possession of Post-Graduate qualification in Ophthalmology e.g. FRCOpth or parts thereof.
- Essential: Full registration with GMC and licence to practice.
- Desirable: Completion of a fellowship or other qualification in an ophthalmic sub-specialty or special interest or willingness to develop sub-speciality interest in post.
Experience
- Essential: Minimum 12 years' medical work (either a continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of six years should be in Ophthalmology in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades (or equivalent including overseas service).
- Desirable: Experience of performing Glaucoma surgery techniques. Management experience or attendance at courses for senior mid-level practitioners.
Skills
- Essential: Clinical supervision experience/skills.
- Essential: Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist services, including experience of organising and managing out-patient priorities and waiting lists.
- Desirable: Cataract surgery skills sufficient to support safe independent UK surgical practice.
- Desirable: Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
- Desirable: Special Interest aligned with departmental operational requirements.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Specialist Doctor in Ophthalmology in Chesterfield employer: National health service
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