Trust Clinical Fellow ST3+ in Glaucoma

Maudsley Learning; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust invites applications for a Trust Clinical Fellow in Glaucoma based at Leicester Royal Infirmary. The post offers advanced specialist training for 1 year with exposure to cutting-edge glaucoma therapies and cataract surgery.

The role provides supervision from five glaucoma consultants and opportunities to contribute to departmental research and education, aligning with the Trust's mission to deliver high-quality eye care.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration or eligible within six months of interview.
• MBBS or equivalent degree is required.
• MRCOphth or equivalent is essential.
• Higher degree (MSc, MPhil, MD) or MRCP is desirable.
• Within six months of registering for CCT or already have CCT.

Responsibilities

• Post offers advanced specialist training in Glaucoma for 1 year.
• Supervised by glaucoma consultants with exposure to MIGS.
• Undertake supervised and independent cataract surgery lists.
• Contribute to research and training within the department.

Skills

Glaucoma management

Emergency eye care

English proficiency

Education

MBBS or equiv

MRCOphth or equivalent

GMC registration/licence to practice

Higher degree (MSc/MPhil/MD) or MRCP

Within 6 months of CCT or already have CCT

Job description

Main area Ophthalmology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: local appointment nodal point 4a (MT04) Contract Permanent: 12 months Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (40) Job ref 358-8257308-MSK

Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Leicester Royal Infirmary Town Leicester Salary £67,325 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59

Trust Clinical Fellow ST3+ in Glaucoma

NHS Medical & Dental: local appointment nodal point 4a (MT04)

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Job overview

This post offers advanced specialist training as a Trust Clinical Fellow for 1 year in Glaucoma to be based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

The Leicester Royal Infirmary provides the ophthalmology service for Leicestershire, a district with a population of over one million.

Main duties of the job

The post is suitable for an ophthalmologist nearing the end of their training or already in possession of CCT. It offers post accreditation experience beyond traditional UK registrar rotations for ophthalmologists wishing to specialise in glaucoma.

The glaucoma workload is complex and often managed across multiple subspecialties. Clinical sessions are directly supervised by one of five glaucoma consultants, all of whom offer a wide range of both traditional filtering surgery and newer minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, namely Preserflo Microshunt, canaloplasty, trabeculotomy and most recently suprachoroidal shunt procedures. In addition to gaining significant experience in these newer modalities of glaucoma therapy, fellows can also expect to become fully trained independent trabeculectomy surgeons by the end of the fellowship. Over 150 trabeculectomies are performed in the department in a year as well as significant numbers of the PAUL aqueous tube shunt. Fellows are also expected to undertake both supervised and independent cataract surgery lists, during which there is significant exposure to angle closure eyes.

The successful candidate will work with the 5 Glaucoma Consultants:

Mr U Sarodia, Ms L Osman, Mr H Malick, Ms M Sodeinde and Mr I Ali.

The candidate will be expected to make a substantial contribution to research and training in the department.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact,
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive,
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)

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

• MBBS or equiv
• MRCOphth or equivalent
• Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MPhil, MD etc or MRCP
• Within 6 months of registering for CCT or already have CCT

Experience

• Glaucoma experience and skills Similar to a trainee within 6 months of CCT
• Wider experience of glaucoma than expected of a trainee within 6 months of CCT.

Ability/ Knowledge

• Understanding of ophthalmic basic sciences and the ability to apply this to clinical practice
• Good basic knowledge of ophthalmology
• Previous publications demonstrating in depth understanding of clinical problems, audit or research.

Clinical skills

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

Teaching skills

• Evidence of experience of, and enthusiasm for, teaching others
• Appropriate delegation of clinical and administrative tasks
• Good presentational skills

Motivation

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

Personality

• 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

Audit

• Understanding the principles of audit
• Evidence of participation in audit projects
• Evidence of personal audit of own surgical outcomes

Research

• Understanding of research principles and scientific method
• Research Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Other

• Evidence of Good organisational skills
• Evidence of potential to become a consultant offering glaucoma Ophthal as a subspecialty
• Prizes, distinctions or awards

Additional Information

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.

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 endeavorto make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

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

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.

Name Mr U Sarodia Job title Consultant Ophthalmologist Email address [e-mail]

Additional information

Candidates wishing to visit the hospital, or who would like to learn more about the role, should do so by making direct arrangements with:

Mr U Sarodia - [e-mail] (Consultant Ophthalmologist)

Ms L Osman - [e-mail] (Consultant Ophthalmologist)

Mr H Malick - [e-mail] (Consultant Ophthalmologist)