Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well-integrated team.
We are delighted to be able to offer opportunities for highly motivated ambitious individuals to join a well-integrated team within the Department of Ophthalmology, in the post of Vitreoretinal Fellow. The posts are available from October 2023 for 12 months. This post will be of interest to those who are looking to gain further experience in all areas of vitreoretinal and cataract surgery, including complex cases, advanced techniques and the use of the 3D viewing system. Candidates seeking CESR are welcome to apply and discuss their requirements.
This post is suitable for Ophthalmologists who are looking for further experience and training in vitreoretinal surgery.
Main duties of the job
The timetable involves all aspects of surgical retina with general medical retina, AMD and diabetic clinics. There is one general session and four to five theatre lists. There may be flexibility in some of the general sessions to cover a specific training need if required. VR on call commitment, but no general one.
About us
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Mr. Sandro Di Simplicio, Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon via email at sandro.disimplicio@nhs.net or Miss Roxane Hillier, Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon at roxane.hillier@nhs.net
Closing Date: Midnight on 9 February 2023
Interview Date: 22 March 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is suitable for Ophthalmologists who are looking for further experience and training in vitreoretinal surgery.
The timetable involves all aspects of surgical retina with general medical retina, AMD and diabetic clinics. There is one general session and four to five theatre lists. There may be flexibility in some of the sessions to cover a specific training need if required. VR on call commitment, but no general one.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is suitable for Ophthalmologists who are looking for further experience and training in vitreoretinal surgery.
The timetable involves all aspects of surgical retina with general medical retina, AMD and diabetic clinics. There is one general session and four to five theatre lists. There may be flexibility in some of the sessions to cover a specific training need if required. VR on call commitment, but no general one.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Must hold full GMC registration or be eligible to obtain full GMC registration within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants).
Desirable
- MD/PhD or equivalent.
- Completion of core ophthalmology training.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good history and examination skills.
- Ability to formulate a working diagnosis and order appropriate investigations.
- Independent cataract surgery with more than 300 (100 for the MR-VR post) procedures done, able to perform independent laser for retinopexy (not mandatory for the MR-VR fellow).
Desirable
- More than 3 years' experience of ophthalmology.
- Previous NHS experience.
- Previous experience of surgical retina.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g., workplace assessments
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Completed audit.
- Understanding of research principles.
Desirable
- Completed audit cycle.
- Evidence of research projects.
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Team working.
- Knowledge of when appropriate to seek assistance from a senior colleague.
- Clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English.
Desirable
- Ability to deal with conflict situation and achieve positive outcome.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Core & Professional Behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD.
- Time management skills.
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality.
- Self- Motivation.
- Good crisis management skills. Ability to cope under stress.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills.
- IT literate.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Must hold full GMC registration or be eligible to obtain full GMC registration within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants).
Desirable
- MD/PhD or equivalent.
- Completion of core ophthalmology training.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good history and examination skills.
- Ability to formulate a working diagnosis and order appropriate investigations.
- Independent cataract surgery with more than 300 (100 for the MR-VR post) procedures done, able to perform independent laser for retinopexy (not mandatory for the MR-VR fellow).
Desirable
- More than 3 years' experience of ophthalmology.
- Previous NHS experience.
- Previous experience of surgical retina.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g., workplace assessments
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Completed audit.
- Understanding of research principles.
Desirable
- Completed audit cycle.
- Evidence of research projects.
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Team working.
- Knowledge of when appropriate to seek assistance from a senior colleague.
- Clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English.
Desirable
- Ability to deal with conflict situation and achieve positive outcome.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Core & Professional Behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD.
- Time management skills.
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality.
- Self- Motivation.
- Good crisis management skills. Ability to cope under stress.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills.
- IT literate.
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).
