Senior Clinical Fellow in Oculoplastics

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in the West Midlands is seeking a candidate to join their Ophthalmology Directorate. The role involves managing clinical duties including outpatient and elective operating theatre lists while supporting research, education, and professional development. With at least 2 years of experience in Ophthalmology required, this position offers a collaborative environment for growth and a commitment to flexible working arrangements. The candidate must hold FRCOphth qualifications and be registered with the General Medical Council.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in Ophthalmology and evidence of commitment to specialty.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ophthalmology Directorate at New Cross Hospital.
• Participate in research and audit programmes in accordance with Trust policies.
• Ensure clinical governance requirements are met.

Skills

Ability to participate in either first or second on call supported by Consultant Ophthalmologist

Education

FRCOphth part 1

FRCOphth Part 2 and 3

Job description

This post will provide the opportunity for the post holder to access specialist clinical sessions appropriate to their development needs and participate in clinical work. The remainder of the job plan each week will consist of general middle grade duties on ophthalmology clinics and theatres; allowing the successful candidates to maintain their skills in Ophthalmology.

Main duties of the job

• To support the Ophthalmology Directorate at New Cross Hospital.
• Outpatient workload duties involve new, results and elective operating theatre lists.
• Research, education, audit and continuing professional development.
  • Take responsibility for continuing professional education in accordance with guidelines set out by the appropriate college/faculty/professional body.
  • Actively participate in research and audit programmes in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
  • Work in collaboration with colleagues in developing skills to provide new ways of working across different professions.
• In conjunction with colleagues, ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
• Duties will involve cover breast clinics and elective operating theatre lists. The post holder will be responsible for the clinical care of patients under supervision as necessary.
• The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance of proper case records and investigations on patients, and correspondence with General Practitioners and others as required.
• General elements:
  • Participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.
  • Be able to work flexibly, and cross cover for colleagues.
  • Take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
  • Contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development.
  • Contribute to the research and development of the department.
  • Provide cover for colleagues as appropriate and in accordance with local Trust arrangements and Trust Policy.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Clinical audit/departmental teaching

The Trust has a supportive environment and is still small enough for personal contact with colleagues from a wide variety of disciplines. There is a multidisciplinary mortality and morbidity meeting held every month.

The appointment is a whole-time appointment. The appointment will be to the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. The post holder will be managerially accountable to the Clinical Director of Ophthalmology.

Approval for leave is at the discretion of the relevant Consultants and is department on continuity of patient care.

Applicants should, by the date of commencement, have registered with the General Medical Council.

The appointed doctor accepts that they will perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at Consultant request, though juniors will not be required to undertake this work for prolonged periods on a regular basis.

You are expected to cover the absence of colleagues on study and annual leave during the daytime. The annual Leave entitlement is 27 days plus 8 bank holidays days per annum, pro rata for contracts of less than 12 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• FRCOphth part 1
• FRCOphth Part 2 and 3

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience in Ophthalmology and evidence of commitment to specialty

Skills

• Ability to participate in either first or second on call supported by Consultant Ophthalmologist

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.