Trust Clinical Fellow ST3+ in Ophthalmology Cornea

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; East Midlands, Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the East Midlands is seeking a dedicated ophthalmologist to join their innovative team. This role involves delivering high-quality ophthalmic services and contributing to the training of future professionals. The successful candidate will have a commitment to cornea ophthalmology and the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Cornea Ophthalmology.
• Understanding of research principles and scientific method.
• Ability to record accurate and complete medical notes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general and specialist ophthalmic services.
• Evaluate routine cases and interpret basic investigations.
• Commit to an active training program.

Skills

Understanding of ophthalmic basic sciences

Good basic knowledge of ophthalmology

Ability to evaluate routine cases

Evidence of experience in teaching

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Ophthalmology Department at University Hospitals of Leicester provides general and specialist ophthalmic services to its 1.3 million adult and children patients registered with a general practice located within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR). It also services as a tertiary centre for some referrals from beyond the borders of LLR.

Overall, the ophthalmology department delivers over 100,000 clinical appointments to patients as well as providing surgery, injections, and an Eye Casualty service attending to 25,000 patients annually. We are a large department with 28 consultant ophthalmologists and our teams of doctors, nurses, optometrists, orthoptists, ophthalmic practitioners, photographers, clerical, and management staff.

The Ophthalmology Department has pioneered innovative new ways of working to meet the high service demand. These include services such as virtual clinics in many popular areas, such as medical retina and glaucoma, and allied healthcare professional running clinics and telephone or video consultations.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equiv.
• Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice

Desirable criteria

• Within 6 months of registering for CCT from PMETB at the closing date.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Cornea experience and skills Similar to a trainee within 6 months of CCT

Desirable criteria

• Wider experience of Cornea ophthalmology than expected of a trainee within 6 months of CCT.

Ability/ Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Understanding of ophthalmic basic sciences and the ability to apply this to clinical practice
• Good basic knowledge of ophthalmology

Desirable criteria

• Previous publications demonstrating in depth understanding of clinical problems, audit or research.

Clinical skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to evaluate routine cases and interpret basic investigations
• Awareness of constraints, risks and potential complications of management
• Ability to record accurate and complete medical notes

Desirable criteria

• Appropriate delegation of clinical and administrative tasks

Teaching skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence of experience of, and enthusiasm for, teaching others

Motivation

Essential criteria

• Commitment to Cornea Ophthalmology
• Capacity to maximise training benefit from programme to the benefit of patients
• Commitment to take an active part in the training programme

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of personal initiative

Personality

Essential criteria

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of good relationships, empathy, kindness and good communication with patients
• Insight into personal limitations and willingness to accept appropriate criticism

Desirable criteria

• Potential to cope with stressful situations and work under pressure
• Leadership qualities

Audit

Essential criteria

• Understanding the principles of audit

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of personal audit of own surgical outcomes

Research

Essential criteria

• Understanding of research principles and scientific method

Desirable criteria

• Research Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Management & other

Essential criteria

• Potential to become a consultant offering Cornea as a subspecialty
• Good organisational skills

Desirable criteria

• Prizes, distinctions or awards

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Documents to download

• Corneal Fellow JDPS (PDF, 608.3KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)