Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Adequate training in Ophthalmology
Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan
Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.
Emergency eye casualty experience
Extensive experience in Glaucoma
Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that is adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
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 staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equiv
- MRCOphth or equivalent
- Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MPhil, MD etc or MRCP
- Within 6 months of registering for CCT or already have CCT
Experience
Essential criteria
- Glaucoma experience and skills Similar to a trainee within 6 months of CCT
Desirable criteria
- Wider experience of glaucoma than expected of a trainee within 6 months of CCT.
Ability/ Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of ophthalmic basic sciences and the ability to apply this to clinical practice
- Good basic knowledge of ophthalmology
Desirable criteria
- Previous publications demonstrating in depth understanding of clinical problems, audit or research.
Clinical skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to evaluate routine cases and interpret basic investigations
- Awareness of constraints, risks and potential complications of managementAbility to record accurate and complete medical notes
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of sound clinical judgement
- Appropriate delegation of clinical and administrative tasks
Teaching skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of experience of, and enthusiasm for, teaching others
Desirable criteria
- Appropriate delegation of clinical and administrative tasks
- Good presentational skills
Motivation
Essential criteria
- Commitment to glaucoma subspecialty
- Commitment to take an active part in the training programme
- Punctuality and dependability
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of personal initiative
Personality
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of good relationships, empathy, kindness and good communication with patients
- Insight into personal limitations and willingness to accept appropriate criticism
Desirable criteria
- Leadership qualities
Audit
Essential criteria
- Understanding the principles of audit
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of participation in audit projects
- Evidence of personal audit of own surgical outcomes
Research
Essential criteria
- Understanding of research principles and scientific method
Desirable criteria
- Research Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Other
Essential criteria
- Evidence of Good organisational skills
- Evidence of potential to become a consultant offering glaucoma Ophthal as a subspecialty
Desirable criteria
- Prizes, distinctions or awards
Additional Information
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month’s payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
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