Job summary
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust welcomes ophthalmologist applicants to apply for an Educational Fellow post in Ophthalmology with special interest in simulation at the Western Eye Hospital. This is a 0.80 WTE post within the service There may also be an opportunity to undertake additional work in negotiation with the successful candidate.
For a fixed term of 12 months in the first instance
The post offers an exciting opportunity for an energetic and innovative person to join the ophthalmic service for the UK's first Academic Health Science Centre and the largest trust in the country.
Applicants must be currently or previously been working within the NHS, have MBBS or equivalent and at least 4 years training in ophthalmology and be fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice.
For further information contact:
Rahila.zakir@nhs.net
meera.radia1@nhs.net
Non-UK / EEA applicants should ensure that they are aware of recent changes to the immigration rules for Postgraduate Doctors and Dentists. For further information on how this may affect your application please visit www.homeoffice.gov.uk or contact the Home Office's Immigration and Nationality Enquiry Bureau on telephone: 0870 606 7766 or by e-mail: indpublicenquiries@ind.homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
Late applications will not be considered
Please note that the vacancies advertised may be subject to change prior to interview.
Interviews will be held remotely via MS teams on 27th February or 28th February
Main duties of the job
This post will provide the opportunity for a senior ophthalmology trainee to:
work in a unit with a strong education and training ethos
develop skills in simulation, education and training under supervision
develop experience in simulation and teaching clinical skills
take on roles as an Assessor, Clinical Supervisor and Educational Supervisor
develop skills in team working, project delivery and leadership
work with ophthalmologists, ophthalmic professionals and managers
contribute to the training development of pan-London trainees, services and the unit.
Please see Job description for full details
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide Simulation supervision and develop courses to support training for trainees in London and coordinate training activities to ensure that they are
Relevant to the training needs during the recovery period
Enable participation by deanery / local trainees from across all centres in the London Deanery
Maximise the value of HEE funds allocated for training recovery activities
Mapped to the new and existing RCOphth curriculum
Provide Teaching and Supervision for Ophthalmology Specialty (OST) and Local (OLT) Trainees, and Ophthalmic Practitioner (OPT) Learners
- Supervise Simulation (in-person at WEH and remote) to pan-London ophthalmology trainees
- Deliver teaching sessions in line with the OST, OLT and OPT curriculums.
- Deliver clinical skills training to West London ST1s starting ophthalmology
Provide teaching and supervision of learners and junior trainees during clinical activity.
- Support learners development in education, research, management and leadership.
- Perform Workplace Based Assessments (WBAs) and lead feedback.
- Support learners and trainees in the collection of evidence for their portfolios.
- Contribute to West London and other London Regional Teaching sessions
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide Simulation supervision and develop courses to support training for trainees in London and coordinate training activities to ensure that they are
Relevant to the training needs during the recovery period
Enable participation by deanery / local trainees from across all centres in the London Deanery
Maximise the value of HEE funds allocated for training recovery activities
Mapped to the new and existing RCOphth curriculum
Provide Teaching and Supervision for Ophthalmology Specialty (OST) and Local (OLT) Trainees, and Ophthalmic Practitioner (OPT) Learners
- Supervise Simulation (in-person at WEH and remote) to pan-London ophthalmology trainees
- Deliver teaching sessions in line with the OST, OLT and OPT curriculums.
- Deliver clinical skills training to West London ST1s starting ophthalmology
Provide teaching and supervision of learners and junior trainees during clinical activity.
- Support learners development in education, research, management and leadership.
- Perform Workplace Based Assessments (WBAs) and lead feedback.
- Support learners and trainees in the collection of evidence for their portfolios.
- Contribute to West London and other London Regional Teaching sessions
Person Specification
Language
Essential
- oAble to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Conference presentations or publications in clinical education/training
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists Membership
Audit
Essential
- oExperience in Research and Audit/Evaluation
- oParticipation in Quality Improvement projects
- oExperience of leading a project team to achieve successful deliverables
- oExperience of developing interventions to change professionals' behaviour
- oExperience of report writing
Higher Qualifications
Essential
- Satisfactory ARCP outcome for ST3+ in Ophthalmology, or equivalent - deanery trainees, please refer to HEE OOP link
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education
- Project management qualification
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- oStrong interest and involvement in Education
Clinical expertise in Specialty/sub specialty
Essential
- oExperience of developing and delivering clinical teaching/ training programmes
- oOST/OLT and OPT Curriculums, Portfolios and Assessments
- oAttended RCOphth Training the Trainers (TTT) Courses for Supervisors (OST/OLT) and for Ophthalmic Practitioner Training (OPT)
- oUnderstanding of project management principles
Leadership/management skills
Essential
- Effective team working skills both as leader and team member
- Skills in feedback, supervision and portfolio management
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Skills in teaching in different settings
Person Specification
Language
Essential
- oAble to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Conference presentations or publications in clinical education/training
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists Membership
Audit
Essential
- oExperience in Research and Audit/Evaluation
- oParticipation in Quality Improvement projects
- oExperience of leading a project team to achieve successful deliverables
- oExperience of developing interventions to change professionals' behaviour
- oExperience of report writing
Higher Qualifications
Essential
- Satisfactory ARCP outcome for ST3+ in Ophthalmology, or equivalent - deanery trainees, please refer to HEE OOP link
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education
- Project management qualification
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- oStrong interest and involvement in Education
Clinical expertise in Specialty/sub specialty
Essential
- oExperience of developing and delivering clinical teaching/ training programmes
- oOST/OLT and OPT Curriculums, Portfolios and Assessments
- oAttended RCOphth Training the Trainers (TTT) Courses for Supervisors (OST/OLT) and for Ophthalmic Practitioner Training (OPT)
- oUnderstanding of project management principles
Leadership/management skills
Essential
- Effective team working skills both as leader and team member
- Skills in feedback, supervision and portfolio management
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Skills in teaching in different settings
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).
