Job summary
It is an exciting time to join the team as a Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust with many developments afoot. We pride ourselves in being a small, friendly department, with real drive to improve both patient care and the working environment for our staff. This Fixed term 10 PA Clinical Fellow Doctor post is a development to address demands on the service resulting from an increase in workload. We are looking for an enthusiastic junior doctor with the relevant ophthalmic experience of at least 2 years in Ophthalmology and four years post qualification. It would suit someone keen to consolidate core skills in Ophthalmology and we would continue to support doctors who wish to work towards CESR (Certificate of eligibility for specialist registration). The job plan is primarily supporting our acute and high-volume services but could be tailored according to an individual's Personal Development Plan. The job plan can include surgical training/operating and, for the right candidate, will also include the opportunity to regularly attend theatre as well as develop sub-specialty interests. The present Salary scale is £ 40,257 (MC51).
Main duties of the job
As well as providing sub-specialist and general acute clinical care, the successful candidate must be able to perform intra-vitreal injections, be an excellent team player, flexible and committed to the delivery of high-quality patient care. We are a small team, so flexibility and colleague cover are essential. Out of hours work is not currently part of the job. Out of hours cover with ENT can be offered along with appropriate training to interested individuals in some circumstances. We are a forward-thinking, values-based organisation that will support you in your development and help you to achieve your personal career goals. Whatever your professional aspirations, whether you are seeking new challenges, want to work towards entry via ST3, become a specialty doctor or go down the CESR route, we would like to hear from you.
The department actively supports staff training and development, as exampled by our development of our Allied Health Professionals and our Ophthalmic Practitioner team, and development of CESR training, and is committed to ensure a sustainable work life balance exists. We are developing a strong research portfolio supported by our Research Fellow and links with the University Department in Southampton.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are constantly striving for ways to improve and streamline our patient pathways and have been early adopters of virtual clinics, which have been established at volume for over 5 years. The Ophthalmology Department currently sees nearly 30,000 new patients per year and is active in shaping the strategy across the BSW (Bath, Swindon, Wiltshire) Eyecare Network. The Eye Clinic is modern and well-equipped with Zeiss Cirrus OCT, Heidelberg Spectralis, CSO MS-39 Corneal OCT Topography, IOLMaster 900 Biometry, Aviso B-scan, Optos retinal imaging and Humphrey fields machines all networked on the Zeiss Forum image viewing system. We have converted to the logMAR acuity system using computerised Thompson charts. MediSight is used for patient electronic record. We have been almost completely paper free for medical records for 4 years. We have an established presence at peripheral clinics in Shaftesbury and Westbury. Most patients are seen within sub-specialty services and planned future developments include a Vitreo-Retinal Surgery service.
The Consultant team is supported by 1 Associate Specialist, 1 Specialty Doctor, 2 Deanery Trainees, 1 Junior Clinical Fellow and 1 Research Fellow, 1 lead orthoptist, 2 senior orthoptists who are both established on the Ophthalmic Practitioner Training (OPT) scheme through which they work to support our AMD, glaucoma and cataract services, one full time Optometrist, plus refraction/ low vision, contact lens/keratoconus/ Dry Eye assessment sessions provided by 4-5 part time optometrists.
We have a wide catchment across Wiltshire, Hampshire, Dorset and Somerset and the Trust is a tertiary referral centre for Genetics, Plastic Surgery/Burns and Spinal Injury and has strong links supporting the Military population based in the local area. With the increasing military population, we anticipate an increasing need for services
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are constantly striving for ways to improve and streamline our patient pathways and have been early adopters of virtual clinics, which have been established at volume for over 5 years. The Ophthalmology Department currently sees nearly 30,000 new patients per year and is active in shaping the strategy across the BSW (Bath, Swindon, Wiltshire) Eyecare Network. The Eye Clinic is modern and well-equipped with Zeiss Cirrus OCT, Heidelberg Spectralis, CSO MS-39 Corneal OCT Topography, IOLMaster 900 Biometry, Aviso B-scan, Optos retinal imaging and Humphrey fields machines all networked on the Zeiss Forum image viewing system. We have converted to the logMAR acuity system using computerised Thompson charts. MediSight is used for patient electronic record. We have been almost completely paper free for medical records for 4 years. We have an established presence at peripheral clinics in Shaftesbury and Westbury. Most patients are seen within sub-specialty services and planned future developments include a Vitreo-Retinal Surgery service.
The Consultant team is supported by 1 Associate Specialist, 1 Specialty Doctor, 2 Deanery Trainees, 1 Junior Clinical Fellow and 1 Research Fellow, 1 lead orthoptist, 2 senior orthoptists who are both established on the Ophthalmic Practitioner Training (OPT) scheme through which they work to support our AMD, glaucoma and cataract services, one full time Optometrist, plus refraction/ low vision, contact lens/keratoconus/ Dry Eye assessment sessions provided by 4-5 part time optometrists.
We have a wide catchment across Wiltshire, Hampshire, Dorset and Somerset and the Trust is a tertiary referral centre for Genetics, Plastic Surgery/Burns and Spinal Injury and has strong links supporting the Military population based in the local area. With the increasing military population, we anticipate an increasing need for services
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Full GMC registration
Essential
essential
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- 4 years post qualification
- 2 years ophthalmology experience
- Trust values
- GMC values
- Flexibility
Desirable
- ability to perform intravitreal injections
Person Specification
Full GMC registration
Essential
essential
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- 4 years post qualification
- 2 years ophthalmology experience
- Trust values
- GMC values
- Flexibility
Desirable
- ability to perform intravitreal injections
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
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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).
