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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
Trust Grade SHO
Contract
6 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week (on call)
Job ref
264-7782171-SUR
Employer
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Kettering General Hospital
Town
Kettering
Salary
£52,656 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/03/2026 23:59

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Locum Trust Grade SHO Ophthalmology

Trust Grade SHO

Job overview

Applications are invited for a 6-month fixed term ophthalmology doctor at Kettering General Hospital. The post involves clinics at Kettering General and Nene Park.

The post holder with take part in casualty clinics. The weekend on call is currently provided at Kettering General Hospital. The post holder will be expected to take on call duties in the evenings and weekends as first on call on a rota basis.

Main duties of the job

 

Assisting with General and Oculoplastic clinics.

Supporting the Eye Casualty Service and on call service (1 weekdays including an out of hours service and weekends). 

Regular clinical sessions in outpatient department and peripheral clinics.

Liaison with other departments on and off the KGH site at the request of consultant staff.

One half day each week is available for academic work/research and continuing education.

Duties will include an administrative element including correspondence, results of investigations, histology and GP liaison.

The post holder will be expected to participate in post graduate educational activities organised by the department and within the district as allowed by the duties already outlined.

So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the post holder undertakes to deputies from time to time for absent colleagues.

Working for our organisation

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.

Our Excellence Values

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential. 

UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups.  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 recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. 

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 UHN.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Assisting with General and Oculoplastic clinics.

Supporting the Eye Casualty Service and on call service (1 weekdays including an out of hours service and weekends). 

Regular clinical sessions in outpatient department and peripheral clinics.

Liaison with other departments on and off the KGH site at the request of consultant staff.

One half day each week is available for academic work/research and continuing education.

Duties will include an administrative element including correspondence, results of investigations, histology and GP liaison.

The post holder will be expected to participate in post graduate educational activities organised by the department and within the district as allowed by the duties already outlined.

So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the post holder undertakes to deputies from time to time for absent colleagues.

Person specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MBBS or Equivalent medical qualification
  • GMC registration
Desirable criteria
  • FRC Ophth or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Four years full time postgraduate training or equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis
  • At least two of which will be a speciality training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term trainee
  • Understand current clinical issues in Ophthalmology
  • Knowledge of UK health systems and practices
  • Understand the needs for clinical audit
Desirable criteria
  • Experience with Medical Retina clinics including laser treatment

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mr Venkatadri Sampat
Job title
Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
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