Job summary

This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.

Whilst the role will be based primarily at our Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, we provide services at our other hospital sites; Dewsbury and District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. The department provides Secretarial support and office accommodation in the Eye Centre. The department has the support of Optometrists, Orthoptists, Specialist Nurses and Eye Clinic Liaison Officers.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the post will include

Supporting the provision of Ophthalmology Glaucoma and General services

Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working

Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case surgery.

On-call duties are currently shared with 8 other colleagues on a 1:7.5 rota, currently assessed as 1PA

Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1 SPA included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service.

Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles

About us

We provide care and support to over a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce.

We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.

We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently.

We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.

We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.

Job description
Job responsibilities

This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.

Whilst the role will be based primarily at our Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, we provide services at our other hospital sites; Dewsbury and District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. The department provides Secretarial support and office accommodation in the Eye Centre. The department has the support of Optometrists, Orthoptists, Specialist Nurses and Eye Clinic Liaison Officers.

The main duties of the post will include

Supporting the provision of Ophthalmology Glaucoma and General services

Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working

Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case surgery.

On-call duties are currently shared with 8 other colleagues on a 1:7.5 rota, currently assessed as 1PA

Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1 SPA included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service.

Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles

Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential

• Please state GMC number
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist register

Qualifications
Essential

• Medical Degree from recognised medical school
• FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent

Desirable

• Academic Prizes
• Audit or Case Presentations
• Teaching qualification / awards

Experience
Essential

• Wide experience in management of Cornea and other ophthalmic conditions

Desirable

• Ophthalmology fellowship or equivalent experience.
• Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work

Management Skills
Essential

• Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good time management.
• Computer literate
• Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.

Desirable

• Possess good organisational and personal management skills
• Evidence of personal contributions to service development
• Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy

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