Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has come up to join the Ophthalmology department in the Jersey General Hospital. The Department of Ophthalmology is the sole provider of eye care to the population of Jersey and visitors to the Island. The department is in the process of active expansion in staff and facilities. The department is a dedicated self-contained unit within the main body of the Outpatient Department.

 The Medical Staff currently comprises three Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeons, Mr A Shah (Medical & Surgical Retina), Mr G Bowler (Oculoplastics, Adnexal & Lacrimal) and Mr A Spiteri (Cornea & Ocular Surface); one Associate Specialist, Mr A Shami; and one Staff Grade (this post). An additional Staff Grade post is also being created. The department has its own nursing team headed by a full time Sister supported by four Staff Nurses, of which all are ophthalmic trained, and two Health Care Assistants. Two senior orthoptists are responsible for orthoptic services on the Island, which includes a schoolentry screening programme as well as, uniquely, screening of all stroke in-patients for visual problems. Low Vision and paediatric refraction clinics are provided in-house by visiting optometrists. Mr John Lowrie, a visiting Anaplastologist, provides comprehensive support for prosthetic services.

The Outpatient Department has appropriate clerical and administrative support.

All doctors in the department have Medical Secretarial Support for typing of dictated letters and other admin support.

For more information on this role please contact Jemma Hammond - j.hammond@health.gov.je

For a full copy of the job description, please contact aoife O'Hare - a.ohare@gov.je 

Job Purpose

The postholder will work both within the Eye department and possibly the Day Surgery unit and closely with other hospital divisions to provide a high quality, general and specialist ophthalmic service for the island. The postholder will be expected to be competent in out-patient management of common acute and chronic eye conditions including glaucoma and chronic retinal disorders, and basic Yag and retinal laser treatments. The postholder will be expected to be competent in (either independently or with supervision initially) intravitreal injections and possibly minor operations too ( eg. chalazion removal). The majority of intravitreal injections are actually delivered by specialist nurses, but the postholder may have a small or ‘cross-cover’ commitment with regards to intravitreal injections.

 There may be opportunities for attending theatre for applicants with a suitable background or experience. This may include consultant-delivered training in cataract surgery and/or independent theatre lists, if appropriate. The extent of surgical exposure and training will naturally be dependent on the experience, surgical skills / safety, career development aims of the successful applicant.

Whilst there is presently no requirement for the post holder to be on-call, the coming years will see a transformation of health and community care in Jersey. As part of this transformation, on-call arrangements for this post may potentially feature in the future. In the event of any changes, the successful applicant will be consulted with and would be remunerated accordingly. The post holder will be expected to take part in management and audit activities and represent the service at Hospital meetings, as agreed with colleagues. The eye department holds a monthly teaching meeting and regular participation in this will be encouraged and expected. The postholder will be expected to be fully involved in a ‘Risk Management” programme and support the Governance agenda. The eye department occasionally receives medical students from the University of Southampton both for regular teaching and for special study modules, and there may therefore be opportunities to be involved in clinic-based undergraduate teaching.

The successful candidate should be adaptable, flexible and innovative in order to meet the ongoing challenges within the service

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