Job summary
We
are inviting applications for our Fellow vacancy at The Leeds Teaching
Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of Ophthalmology. Applications are welcomed
for this post, which could be held as either full time or part time. This
position would suit a post-CCT doctor who has demonstrable interest in
Vitreoretinal Ophthalmology with prior training in higher specialty
Vitreoretinal surgery. Competence in cataract surgery general and emergency
ophthalmology is essential.
The
post is available from the beginning of July 2023 and will be a permanent
position.
Candidates
must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to
practice at the time of appointment.
Main duties of the job
Out-patient
clinics
Supervision
of patients
Contribute
to Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings
Ensure
provision of a high standard of care to patients in operating theatre,
inpatients, day cases and outpatients for both acute and elective conditions
Referrals
to other specialists, departments and hospitals are timely and appropriate
To link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant
site specialistteams within the Trust
To
contribute to research, teaching and new developments within the Ophthalmology
department. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to
the current clinical research programs on going in the department.
In
addition to the clinical skills, the post holder will be actively involved in
research and publication.
The
post holder will also be expected to develop a deeper understanding of
management issues within Teaching Hospital Departments and the wider Trust.
The
post holder will assist in providing service alongside the consultant team,
this will include clinics, cataract theatres, vitreoretinal theatres and oncall
duties.
About us
The
Eye Department is based at St James University Hospital, Leeds. There are 29
consultants in the wider Ophthalmology Department. The team also trains
Ophthalmic specialist trainees from the region. We have recently moved into a
new outpatient department which has provided us which much more space for
patients and clinicians.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post-holder will be carefully supported throughout the first month of the
tenure but will be expected to develop more autonomous working patterns as
experience grows. The post-holder will be working at the level of a trust grade
or associate specialist doctor.
The
post holder will be encouraged to contribute to the active research portfolio
of the department. Previous post-holders will have presented at national and
international ophthalmology meetings.
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as
a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff
and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally
the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
The
beliefs and attitudes that underpin effective performance within the job
role. Emphasis should be on the
requirements of the role not the individual when completing this section. Examples might include: quality focus,
mistakes are used as a continual learning experience, honesty, integrity etc.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post-holder will be carefully supported throughout the first month of the
tenure but will be expected to develop more autonomous working patterns as
experience grows. The post-holder will be working at the level of a trust grade
or associate specialist doctor.
The
post holder will be encouraged to contribute to the active research portfolio
of the department. Previous post-holders will have presented at national and
international ophthalmology meetings.
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as
a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff
and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally
the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
The
beliefs and attitudes that underpin effective performance within the job
role. Emphasis should be on the
requirements of the role not the individual when completing this section. Examples might include: quality focus,
mistakes are used as a continual learning experience, honesty, integrity etc.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- They should be performing independently in cataract surgery and able to manage complications.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of cataract and core VR competencies
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at the time of appointment. Eligibility to work in the UK.
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth or equivalent qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- They should be performing independently in cataract surgery and able to manage complications.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of cataract and core VR competencies
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at the time of appointment. Eligibility to work in the UK.
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth or equivalent qualification
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).
