Job Description

This is an established post to allow a suitable candidate to embark on a one year fixed term Training in General Ophthalmology.



The post will ideally suit a forward-thinking individual with the desire to improve General Ophthalmology. A desire to participate in research and clinical audit is essential. It is assumed that the candidate will already have broad-based ophthalmology training, and this will be essential to managing general ophthalmic problems. Cataract surgery will be provided to maintain phacoemulsification skills, but a level of proficiency will be expected as this is primarily a paediatric firm.



The employing Trust is Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. The post is covered by the Terms and Conditions of Service of Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England and Wales), as amended from time to time.



The contract is for a fixed term of 1 years. The successful candidate will be expected to have at least five years of accredited basic general ophthalmic training to the level of OST 3 or equivalent and will be expected to have passed MRCOphth or equivalent.



The successful candidate will be required to maintain registration with the General Medical Council. Essential and desirable person specifications for the post may be found in Appendix 1.



The successful candidate will also be required to reside within 10 miles of the Northampton General Hospital, to maintain his/her residence in contact with the public telephone service, unless specific approval for alternative arrangements is approved by the employing Trust.



Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.



Our Excellence Values



Compassion



Accountability



Respect



Integrity



Courage



We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.



The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.



We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.



We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.



The post carries a 10-session commitment.



Duties will include the full range of administrative activities (if the post-holder has independent lists) supporting the consultants' clinics and lists, supervision and training of trainees and nurses, and involvement in clinical audit and departmental teaching.



Sub speciality clinics under supervision as well as independent.



Eye casualty and theatre sessions.



Teaching the junior medical and nursing staff.



They teach FY1 and GPVTS trainees at the eye casualty.



They participate in the departmental monthly audit meetings and weekly teaching program.