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MTI/Specialty Registrar in Ophthalmology/Oculoplastic

Job summary

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust would like to invite applications a specialty doctor role.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Specialty Doctor to assist with the day-to-day running of our established busy Ophthalmology Department. You will be rewarded with an excellent professional and personal experience. Help will be available for candidates wishing to be included into the Specialist Register. This is a permanent post and the job attracts 10 PAs per week. Candidates who prefer a part time commitment are also welcome to apply. This is a very exciting time to join the Ophthalmology Department at Kettering NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust would like to invite applications for a MTI / Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology with an interest in Oculoplastics.

Our team of Consultant Ophthalmologists, Specialist Nurses, Technicians, Orthoptists and Optometrists strive to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a cohesive place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

You will be part of a team providing acute, out-patient, daycase and inpatient care to the population of Northamptonshire and surrounding regions.

There is a weekly Ophthalmic Journal Club held on Monday lunch times.

The ranges of duties are broadly listed below:

  • Assisting with Medical Retina clinics and Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening Diabetic Retinopathy Service Age Related Macular Degeneration Service Independent laser lists Eye Casualty Service Regular clinical sessions in out-patient department and peripheral clinics. Peripheral clinic out-patient sessions Liaison with other departments on and off the KGH site at the request of Consultant staff.

The post-holder will be joining a cohesive team of soon to be seven Consultant Ophthalmologist's and will enjoy proactive involvement in developing and delivering, new innovative, clinical pathways and support education, audits and learning as an established Teaching Unit.

About us

Kettering is centrally located - London is less than 1 hour by rail and Kettering to Paris via Eurostar is 3 hours. By road, Kettering is within easy reach of 5 international airports and 75% of the country can be reached within 2 hours

The area offers everything from traditional market towns to charming villages and picturesque countryside. The town has excellent and expanding educational facilities.

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey.Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Will be required to maintain a full registration with General Medical Council

Desirable

  • FRC Ophth or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Four years full-time postgraduate training in Ophthalmology (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
  • At least two of which will be in a speciality training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term speciality trainee in a relevant speciality or equivalent
  • Experience with Medical Retina clinics including laser treatment and intravitreal injections.

Skills

Essential

  • Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards
  • ST1/CT1 competencies in a relevant speciality at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competencies in a relevant speciality by the start date of the post.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels

Desirable

  • Ability to teach, motivate and develop junior medical staff
  • Audit/Research

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

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