Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology

WHO ARE WE?

Newmedica is one of the leading providers of NHS-funded ophthalmology services in England.

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  Our Purpose is to make a positive difference to people’s lives


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  Our Vision is to change lives through better sight and eye health​


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  Our Promise is to use our expertise and compassion to help people feel special, reassured and cared for

We provide services for NHS ICBs, NHS Trusts and Foundation Trusts, and other providers of NHS funded services. We deliver over 125,000 patient interactions annually, including outpatient appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. Our services are delivered through a variety of models including Managed Services and Ophthalmology Joint Venture (OJV) Partnerships.

ROLE SUMMARY

We are looking to appoint an innovative and high performing Specialty Doctor to perform independent elective outpatient clinics across a range of sub-specialties (Cataract, YAG, VR, Oculoplastic & Glaucoma) in Ophthalmology. The post holder will also have a fixed theatre session each week to include training, and the ability to perform a list independently following Clinical Director sign off. The post holder will have no requirement to undertake acute clinics as these are not undertaken within the organisation. The post holder would join the 2nd on call rota. Resident on call is not required.

It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Specialty Doctor to join a dynamic and motivated team either on a part time, or full-time basis. The service currently consists of six permanent consultants, three optometrists, one nurse practitioner and large team of locum specialists to deliver a high-quality service.

The post holder would have opportunity to undertake further professional development and research in line with the organisations strategic objectives, and funding will be provided by the organisation.

This requires a flexible attitude to working practices, managing patients in partnership with other consultant colleagues and professional staff and making the best possible use of resources put at the disposal of the service. This is likely to require negotiated changes of duties and time-tabled sessions from time to time. Cross-site working will be required.

The full proposed timetable below is included (based on a full-time post-holder).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clinical & Educational Duties: Work under Ophthalmology Consultants across sub-specialties but independently within scope of practice. Support high standards of in-patient and out-patient care.

• On-call: Participate in the 2nd on call (non-resident) on-call rota.

• Teamwork & Flexibility: Collaborate with colleagues across the service to deliver comprehensive ophthalmic services. Adapt to negotiated duty changes and cross-site working (Worcester & Bromsgrove).

• Supporting Professional Activities (SPA): 1.5 SPA allocated for CPD, appraisal, audit, clinical governance, mandatory training, and service management (based on a full time-post, pro rota for part time post).

• Weekly Job Plan Activities

Monday

Clinic (Cataract or YAG)(AM)

Clinic (Cataract or YAG)(PM)

Tuesday

Clinic (Sub-specialty)(AM)

Theatre/Treatment Room (PM)

Wednesday

Clinic (Cataract or YAG)(AM)

SPA (PM)

Thursday

Clinic (Sub-specialty) (AM)

Clinic (Cataract or YAG) (PM)

Friday

Clinic (Cataract or YAG)(AM)

Clinic/SPA (PM)

DCC, including on call: 8.5

SPA: 1.5

Total PAs: 10

• Covering Colleagues: Provide cover for planned/unplanned absences to ensure service continuity.

• Teaching & Training: Actively participate in teaching and supervision of students, junior doctors, AHPs, nurse practitioners and optometrists. Support training programmes for medical students and extended-role practitioners.

What we’re offering 

        -              A competitive salary of up to £99,216 DOE pro rata for part time

        -              25 days annual leave plus bank holidays  

        -              A company pension scheme  

        -              Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7 well-being/counselling/advice service, access to a registered mental health nurse, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, blue light card, pension scheme, birthday gift, employee of the quarter, bonus scheme, plus more.

        -              An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses.  

        -             Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients   

        -             A bright, spacious and modern working environment, built to the highest standards

If you would like an informal chat about the opportunity, please contact [email protected] along with a copy of an up-to-date CV.

STATUS OF THIS DOCUMENT

• This job description is a guide to the work that you will initially be required to undertake.


• It may be changed from time to time, in consultation with you, to meet changing circumstances.


• It does not form part of your contract of employment.

CRIMINAL RECORDS DECLARATION

• Newmedica is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and we will ask applicants to disclose details of convictions, irrespective of whether they are spent or not.

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