Staff Grade in Ophthalmology

OverviewThe 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 and is a dedicated self-contained unit within the Outpatient Department. The Medical Staff currently comprises three Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeons (Mr A Shah — Medical and Surgical Retina, Mr G Bowler — Oculoplastics, Adnexal and Lacrimal, Mr A Spiteri — Cornea and 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 Ophthalmic-trained Staff Nurses and two Health Care Assistants. Two senior orthoptists provide orthoptic services on the Island (including a school-entry screening programme and 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, supports prosthetic services. The Outpatient Department has clerical and administrative support, and all doctors have Medical Secretarial Support for typing dictated letters and other admin tasks.

Responsibilities

The postholder will work 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 outpatient 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 (e.g., chalazion removal).There may be a small or cross-cover commitment with regard to intravitreal injections, as the majority are delivered by specialist nurses.

There may be opportunities for attending theatre for applicants with suitable background or experience, including consultant-delivered training in cataract surgery or independent theatre lists, if appropriate. The extent of surgical exposure and training will depend on experience, surgical skills, safety, and career development aims.

Teaching and ResearchHealth and Care Jersey is recognised for junior doctors and active teaching is encouraged in this role. It is expected that the post holder will participate in the training of medical staff and ensure that training and learning needs are identified and facilitated, including educational support for clinical fellows recruited directly to Health and Care Jersey. Opportunities for participating in research are supported when appropriate, and Health and Care Jersey has an advantageous policy for professional leave and is supportive of external duties for the good of the wider profession. We welcome multi-centre research clinical trials if approved by a body such as NHS.

About JerseyHealth care professionals in Jersey enjoy more autonomy and the opportunity to shape the public health service in a small island on a development journey. Jersey is a crown dependency with its own Health Care Service and new facilities, including the Enid Quenault Health care facility (opened 2023) and a commitment to invest in further healthcare facilities including a brand-new acute hospital. This is a service on the move with a focus on patient care, development and wellbeing as well as private patient ..... full job details .....