Trust Clinical Fellow ST3+ in Glaucoma

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; East Midlands, Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Ophthalmologist with a strong background in Glaucoma. This role demands a commitment to high-quality patient care and the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should possess excellent clinical skills, effective communication abilities, and a passion for teaching. The position offers opportunities to engage in both clinical practice and training programs, ensuring a fulfilling career path. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion while providing exceptional healthcare services to the community.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the GMC or eligibility for specialist registration.
• Adequate training in Ophthalmology with excellent clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values.
• Engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership.

Skills

Clinical Judgment

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Empathy

Organizational Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCOphth or equivalent

Higher degree (MSc, MPhil, MD)

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours.

Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview.

Adequate training in Ophthalmology.

Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.

Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.

Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.

Emergency eye casualty experience.

Extensive experience in Glaucoma.

Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that is adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.

To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.

Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).

Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.

Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MPhil, MD etc or MRCP
• Within 6 months of registering for CCT or already have CCT

Experience

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• Wider experience of glaucoma 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

• Evidence of sound clinical judgement
• Appropriate delegation of clinical and administrative tasks

Teaching skills

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• Appropriate delegation of clinical and administrative tasks
• Good presentational skills

Motivation

Essential criteria

• Commitment to glaucoma subspecialty
• Commitment to take an active part in the training programme
• Punctuality and dependability

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

• Leadership qualities

Audit

Essential criteria

• Understanding the principles of audit

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of participation in audit projects
• 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

Other

Essential criteria

• Evidence of Good organisational skills
• Evidence of potential to become a consultant offering glaucoma Ophthal as a subspecialty

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

• Trust Grade Glaucoma Fellow JDPS (PDF, 600.3KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)