Job summary
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUSTFELLOWSHIP IN PAEDIATRICS - OPHTHALMOLOGY
Applications are invited from suitably qualified ophthalmologists for this funded post for a period of one year. This post is designed as a post CCST position, Specialist Registrars nearing completion of training or equivalent will also be considered. Please note however that the period may not be accredited for CCST training by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
Please note, this post is aligned to Trust specific pay scales and terms and conditions of service and is not linked to the 2016 doctors in training terms and conditions of service and pay scales.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
The main commitment of the post will be to Paediatrics but the Fellow will be expected to deliver appropriate care to patients with other eye conditions where necessary. This will provide the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of diagnosis and treatment.
There is no formal on-call commitment but out of hours care of patients under the care of the Paediatric Consultants will be expected on an occasional basis where clinically necessary.
An electronic patient management system (MediSIGHT) is used throughout the department. The Fellow will be expected to become proficient in its use early in the period of the fellowship.
About us
This is an opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to gain extensive clinical and surgical skill experience in a dedicated paediatric service whilst working within a busy ophthalmic teaching department. There will be an opportunity to work with 5 specialist paediatric consultants undertaking all varieties of paediatric surgery. The successful candidate will be a key member of an enthusiastic team of medical staff providing a quality service to a busy department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Fellow will be a non-consultant member of the Paediatric service. The Fellow will receive a comprehensive training in Paediatrics with additional training in specialist areas of interest appropriate to the supervising consultants. The success of the Fellowship is dependent upon integration into the existing firms of the consultants such that teaching, training and clinical experience is maximised for all concerned.
As part of our commitment to provide the best care to our patients, we will in the near future be extending our Ophthalmology service to include some evening and weekend work. As a member of the team you will be expected to participate in the provision of this extended service on a rota basis.
Duties are principally at Nottingham University Hospitals, but occasional visits may be required to other hospitals.
Proposed / optional timetable to include:-
- 4 paediatric specialist clinics
- 2 operating lists with paediatric consultants
- 1 Eye Casualty/paeds rapid eye access
- 1 postgraduate/administration
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Fellow will be a non-consultant member of the Paediatric service. The Fellow will receive a comprehensive training in Paediatrics with additional training in specialist areas of interest appropriate to the supervising consultants. The success of the Fellowship is dependent upon integration into the existing firms of the consultants such that teaching, training and clinical experience is maximised for all concerned.
As part of our commitment to provide the best care to our patients, we will in the near future be extending our Ophthalmology service to include some evening and weekend work. As a member of the team you will be expected to participate in the provision of this extended service on a rota basis.
Duties are principally at Nottingham University Hospitals, but occasional visits may be required to other hospitals.
Proposed / optional timetable to include:-
- 4 paediatric specialist clinics
- 2 operating lists with paediatric consultants
- 1 Eye Casualty/paeds rapid eye access
- 1 postgraduate/administration
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
Clinical Training
Essential
- Full general ophthalmic training with experience in paediatrics
Communication
Essential
- Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
Audit / Research
Essential
- Evidence of audit or research experience
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
Clinical Training
Essential
- Full general ophthalmic training with experience in paediatrics
Communication
Essential
- Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
Audit / Research
Essential
- Evidence of audit or research experience
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).