Vitreo-retinal Clinical Fellow

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a qualified medical professional with Full GMC registration for a role that emphasizes commitment to teaching and ability to work in teams. The position requires strong communication skills and management experience, offering a chance to contribute to both clinical and educational aspects within a leading healthcare institution.

Qualifications

• Essential criteria include Full GMC registration and an MBBS/MRCS qualification.
• Required skills include good communication and stress management.
• Desirable criteria include leadership qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
• Conduct personal audits of surgical outcomes.
• Engagement in research and evidence-based practices.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to cope in stressful situations

Enthusiasm and commitment to teaching

Ability to work in MDT teams

Education

Full GMC registration

MBBS/MRCS

Tools

Evidence of personal audit

Completion of formal audit courses

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find further details of the role in the attached job description and person specification.

Applicants must already be on the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of the interview date have a certificate of completion of specialist training.

As this post is regulated by the Protection of Children Act 1999, The Criminal Justice Courts Act 2000 and / or the Care Standards Act 2000 an enhanced police criminal records disclosure will be requested by the Trust in the event of a successful application.

Further information about the disclosure scheme can be found at the disclosures website.

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust consists of three acute teaching hospitals serving the population of Leicestershire. It is fully committed to Continuing Medical Education for consultants.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Full GMC registration
• MBBS/MRCS

Motivation

Essential criteria

• Enthusiasm and commitment to teaching

Desirable criteria

• Desire to develop the post further

Management

Essential criteria

• Ability to work in MDT teams and supervise juniors
• Ability to cope in stressful situations

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of management and administrative experience

Personality

Essential criteria

• Good communication skills

Desirable criteria

• Leadership qualifications

Audit

Essential criteria

• Evidence of personal audit of own surgical outcomes

Desirable criteria

• Completion of formal audit courses

Research

Essential criteria

• Understanding of and commitment to research and evidence-based practice in all aspects of medical care

Desirable criteria

• Practical experience of participation in research projects

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

• jd/ps (PDF, 600.3KB)
• jd/ps (PDF, 600.3KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)