Oculomotility Paediatric Senior Fellow

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Southampton Eye Unit is a purpose-built block within the University Hospital Southampton. The department underwent an exciting expansion. The department consists of an inpatient ward and custom-built day-surgery unit and three fully equipped ophthalmic theatres in the Southampton Eye unit and a dedicated eye theatre on the Lymington site. There is an additional dedicated administrative area including a refurbished junior doctors mess and seminar room, an ophthalmic casualty department and an independent outpatient facility which includes a dedicated injection suite and minor operating theatre.

We recently expanded our outpatient facilities and currently have 28 cubicles for patient reviews including the paediatric wing. We have some of the latest state-of-the-art imaging equipment. This includes have 7 Heidelberg OCTs, 5 Topcons OCTs, 3 Optos, including a California and 5 Digital slit lamps. We also have 2 Solix OCT scanners as our latest addition.

There are several defined treatment and investigation areas for ultrasound, Pascal and YAG/SLT laser, fluorescein angiography and visual field analysis. We also run OPD clinics in our Lymington site which consist of 4 OPD cubicles.

Operating Theatres

There are 4 fully equipped recently refurbished dedicated ophthalmic theatres which has an Alcon Centurion Phacoemulsification machine, 2 Alcon Constellation machines and Phacoemulsification and Vitreoretinal procedures. All theatres are equipped with Ngenuity 3D viewing systems. At our main site we have Leica Proveo 8 microscope with intra operative OCT and recording capabilities.

We use the Medisoft electronic patient record enabling personal surgical audits. We are in the process of migrating in to an upgraded EPR system- Open eyes, due to be completed by the end of the year. We also have a fully dedicated theatre at Lymington and New Forest hospital. Additional theatres for interdisciplinary procedures are available as required in the main hospital.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOULL DO

Paediatric Ophthalmic clinics and related surgery

Adult strabismus clinics, related surgery and Botox treatments

Retinopathy of prematurity screening and treatment (Laser and intravitreal injections)

There will be scope for you to develop your own specialist interest such as paediatric neuro-ophthalmology

Support inpatient paediatric work and referrals

Adult cataract surgery

You will participate in the general on call rota

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Experience in ROP screening and treatment (laser and injections)

Interest in Education and training

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Basic Salary - MT04 £51,017 Basic Salary MT05 £58,398

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on Friday, 30th June 2023

Job Reference: MT0969 - This vacancy closes on or before: 11th June 2023

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• FRCOphth part 1 and refraction or equivalent

Desirable

• FRCOphth or MRCOphth equivalent
• Research, publications, higher degree

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Completion of foundation years training or equivalent
• At Least 36 month clinical Ophthalmology experience
• Previous experience of ophthalmic surgery
• At least 6 months paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus experience

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multiprofessional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Evidence of ability to complete Audits
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to change
• Ability to independently travel between various sites

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in research

Living the Trust values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)