Job summary
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST GLOUCESTERSHIRE EYE UNIT - CHELTENHAM GENERAL HOSPITAL TRUST OPHTHALMOLOGY FELLOWSHIP
Corneal Start Date: 12 months from when appointed and start date agreed
As a senior employee of our Trust, you will work in close co-operation with and support not just other clinical professionals but also our managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to our patients.
So integral to the responsibilities of our posts are the following objectives:
- to ensure the delivery of a high-quality patient-centred clinical service
- to provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in that same task
- to sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
- to work in accordance with our trust's procedures and operating policies
- to support the business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty
- to work within the framework of team decisions
- to show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED.
Main duties of the job
The weekly timetable includes Corneal theatre sessions, Corneal Clinics, Casualty Clinics, injection clinic and study/administrative sessions.
The post does not have any fixed-on call commitments. The postholder is expected to coordinate Corneal emergencies, both in the clinic, and in theatre. The postholder is also expected to be flexible and willing to undertake additional duties out of hours or in the event of unforeseen circumstances to ensure the smooth running of the department.
About us
We are a large organisation providing acute services from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital to a population of 652,475* in Gloucestershire as well as caring for patients from surrounding counties and beyond.
Our workforce is almost 8,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred, high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in healthcare, teaching and research. You could make a real difference to our patients' lives by joining our team.
*Figures based CCG data on the number of people registered at a GP surgery in Gloucestershire
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will work closely under the supervision of the Corneal consultants (Mr Alkherdahji and Mr Tomlins) in the unit.
The weekly timetable includes Corneal theatre sessions, Corneal Clinics, Casualty Clinics, injection clinic and study/administrative sessions.
The post does not have any fixed-on call commitments. The postholder is expected to coordinate Corneal emergencies, both in the clinic, and in theatre. The postholder is also expected to be flexible and willing to undertake additional duties out of hours or in the event of unforeseen circumstances to ensure the smooth running of the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will work closely under the supervision of the Corneal consultants (Mr Alkherdahji and Mr Tomlins) in the unit.
The weekly timetable includes Corneal theatre sessions, Corneal Clinics, Casualty Clinics, injection clinic and study/administrative sessions.
The post does not have any fixed-on call commitments. The postholder is expected to coordinate Corneal emergencies, both in the clinic, and in theatre. The postholder is also expected to be flexible and willing to undertake additional duties out of hours or in the event of unforeseen circumstances to ensure the smooth running of the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Clinical Skills/Experience
Essential
- Full or eligible for full GMC Registration
- Dip Ophth, MRCOphth or equivalent
- Experience working in busy outpatients, accident & emergency and theatre.
- Ability to work in clinic & perform cataract surgery unsupervised
- A minimum of four years postgraduate experience with at least four years ophthalmic StR1 or higher grade since registration.
- Experience in independent phacoemulsification cataract surgery
Desirable
- FRCOphth
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD, PhD
- Within 6 months of completing CCT
- Special interest in Corneal Surgery
- Experience in Corneal Surgery and the management of corneal emergencies
Audit/Research & Teaching
Essential
- Experience in and participation in departmental audit
- Ability to teach junior staff
- Good organisational skills and time management
Desirable
- Previous QIP or Audit into Corneal Services
- Previous Publications or Research in Corneal or Ocular Surface Disease
- Experience in Corneal Surgery
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Acceptance that the post requires a strong service commitment
- Ability to travel independently between hospitals
- Willingness to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate.
- Ability to establish good working relationships with staff and be able to communicate well with patients.
- Applicants whose primary professional qualification(s) were not taken in English, and those Applicants whose primary professional qualification(s) were not taken in English and who have spent less than 6 months in a substantive NHS post, will need to provide evidence to demonstrate their language competence by showing that they have achieved a score in a recognised language test which is acceptable to the Trust such as the International English Language testing System (ILETS) or equivalent.
- To have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7.
Desirable
- Evidence of Personal Initiative
- Evidence of Leadership
Person Specification
Qualifications & Clinical Skills/Experience
Essential
- Full or eligible for full GMC Registration
- Dip Ophth, MRCOphth or equivalent
- Experience working in busy outpatients, accident & emergency and theatre.
- Ability to work in clinic & perform cataract surgery unsupervised
- A minimum of four years postgraduate experience with at least four years ophthalmic StR1 or higher grade since registration.
- Experience in independent phacoemulsification cataract surgery
Desirable
- FRCOphth
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD, PhD
- Within 6 months of completing CCT
- Special interest in Corneal Surgery
- Experience in Corneal Surgery and the management of corneal emergencies
Audit/Research & Teaching
Essential
- Experience in and participation in departmental audit
- Ability to teach junior staff
- Good organisational skills and time management
Desirable
- Previous QIP or Audit into Corneal Services
- Previous Publications or Research in Corneal or Ocular Surface Disease
- Experience in Corneal Surgery
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Acceptance that the post requires a strong service commitment
- Ability to travel independently between hospitals
- Willingness to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate.
- Ability to establish good working relationships with staff and be able to communicate well with patients.
- Applicants whose primary professional qualification(s) were not taken in English, and those Applicants whose primary professional qualification(s) were not taken in English and who have spent less than 6 months in a substantive NHS post, will need to provide evidence to demonstrate their language competence by showing that they have achieved a score in a recognised language test which is acceptable to the Trust such as the International English Language testing System (ILETS) or equivalent.
- To have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7.
Desirable
- Evidence of Personal Initiative
- Evidence of Leadership
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).
