Job summary
We
have an exciting opportunity to join the Ophthalmology Team at The Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as a fellow in our Cornea team. LTHT Eye
Department is the largest provider of specialist hospital Ophthalmology
Services in the Yorkshire Region.
Applications
are welcomed for this post, which could be held as either full time or part
time. This position would suit a senior higher surgical trainee or post-CCT
doctor who has to demonstrable interest in Anterior Segment Ophthalmology.
Competence in cataract surgery is desirable but not essential.
The
post is available from the beginning of October 2024 and will be for a minimum
of 6 months. There is a possibility of a sooner start date.
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
To
deliver a wide range of Ophthalmology care and sub speciality care for cases,
at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
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 specialist teams 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.
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. The Ophthalmology department provides a comprehensive
range of secondary and tertiary eye (ophthalmic) services for adults and
children in Leeds and a tertiary eye service for other areas of Yorkshire and beyond.
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 an ST5 or
above.
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
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 an ST5 or
above.
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
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least one 6 month block of cornea ophthalmology within a higher surgical training scheme after full GMC registration
Desirable
- Completed a 6 month block of Corneal ophthalmology training
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth or equivalent qualification
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
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least one 6 month block of cornea ophthalmology within a higher surgical training scheme after full GMC registration
Desirable
- Completed a 6 month block of Corneal ophthalmology training
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth or equivalent qualification
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
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).
