Vitreo-retinal Clinical Fellow

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is inviting applications for the permanent post of Trust Grade Fellow in Ophthalmology with a focus on Vitreo-retinal. This role involves teaching, management responsibilities, and working within a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should have full GMC registration and be committed to teaching and research.

Qualifications

• Must already be on the GMC specialist register or near completion of specialist training.
• Evidence of management and administrative experience.
• Practical experience of participation in research projects.

Responsibilities

• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and clinical audit.
• Undertake management duties and work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Join an active team of ophthalmologists delivering generalist and sub-specialist services.

Skills

Enthusiasm and commitment to teaching

Ability to work in MDT teams

Ability to cope in stressful situations

Education

Full GMC registration

MBBS/MRCS

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Vitreo-retinal Clinical Fellow

The closing date is 08 July 2025

Trust Grade Fellow in Ophthalmology (Vitreo Retinal)Applications are invited for the permanent post of Trust Grade Fellow in the department of Ophthalmology with a special interest in VR.

Main duties of the job

The successful appointee will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and clinical audit. They will be required to undertake management duties and work in a multidisciplinary team. The appointee will have a principle interest in VR

Please note, the job description contains an illustrative job plan, and the final timetable will be discussed and agreed upon on appointment, but a illustrative job plan is displayed in the Job description .

The appointee will join an active and enthusiastic team of 28 Ophthalmologists, and 6 specialty doctors both generalist and sub-specialist Ophthalmology services are provided within the UHL.

About us

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, and

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, and

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.

Job 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

• Full GMC registration
• MBBS/MRCS

Motivation

• Enthusiasm and commitment to teaching
• Desire to develop the post further

Management

• Ability to work in MDT teams and supervise juniors
• Ability to cope in stressful situations
• Evidence of management and administrative experience

Personality

Audit

• Evidence of personal audit of own surgical outcomes
• Completion of formal audit courses

Research

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

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.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust