Job summary
We are looking for a Trust Ophthalmology Fellow to join our Acute District General Hospital team. We have a 6-month fixed term post in medical retina. A broad range of general ophthalmology experience can be provided, including high volume cataract surgery and experience in independent cataract surgery is required. Previous experience in medical retina is required with previous experience in retinal laser, medical retina emergencies and intravitreal injections.
Applicants should have or be eligible for full GMC registration and preferably the FRCOphth or MRCOphth (or equivalent). At least 4 years postgraduate experience with at least 2 years in ophthalmology at OST/SHO/Higher grade level is also essential. Successful candidate would ideally be an independent cataract surgeon, although this is primarily a medical retina post not a cataract surgical post.
Main duties of the job
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.
Integral to the responsibilities of our posts are the following objectives:
4 to ensure the delivery of a high-quality patient-centred clinical service
4 to provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in that same task
4 to sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
4 to work in accordance with our trust's procedures and operating policies
4 to support the business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty
4 to work within the framework of team decisions
4 to show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility
4to support the business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty
4to work within the framework of team decisions
4to show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility
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 Gloucestershireas 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
Ophthalmology services within Gloucestershire have responsibility for all countywide ophthalmology services. The principal ophthalmology departments are based at Cheltenham General hospital and Gloucestershire Royal hospital with peripheral outpatient clinics being held at; Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Lydney, North Cotswold and Forest of Dean.
Surgery is undertaken at Cheltenham General Hospital and Tewkesbury Community Hospital. The department is supported by orthoptic, optometry and imaging departments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will work closely under the supervision of the medical retina consultants (Ms Emily Fletcher, Ms Elizabeth Bristow, Ms Miranda Buckle, Ms Vidya Pulpa, Mr Quresh Mohamed and Mr Salman Asghar) in the unit.
The weekly timetable includes medical retina emergencies, general medical retina, laser treatments, intravitreal injections, casualty clinics and study/administrative sessions.
The post has fixed on-call commitments of 1 in 6, 1st on-call.The post holder 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 medical retina consultants (Ms Emily Fletcher, Ms Elizabeth Bristow, Ms Miranda Buckle, Ms Vidya Pulpa, Mr Quresh Mohamed and Mr Salman Asghar) in the unit.
The weekly timetable includes medical retina emergencies, general medical retina, laser treatments, intravitreal injections, casualty clinics and study/administrative sessions.
The post has fixed on-call commitments of 1 in 6, 1st on-call.The post holder 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
Essential
- Full or eligible for full GMC Registration
- MRCOphth
Desirable
- Higher Degree e.g. MSc, MD or PhD
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Medical Retina
- Experience in Intravitreal Injections
- Experience in Medical Retina Laser
Desirable
- Experience in Uveitis
- Experience in Cataract Surgery
Audit & Research
Essential
- Experience and participation in departmental audit
Desirable
- Previous QIP or audit into medical retina services
- Previous publications or research in medical retina
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience working in busy outpatients, casualty service and theatre
- Emergency ophthalmology and on-call
- Intravitreal Injections
- Independent laser experience
Desirable
- Uveitis assessment and treatment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full or eligible for full GMC Registration
- MRCOphth
Desirable
- Higher Degree e.g. MSc, MD or PhD
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Medical Retina
- Experience in Intravitreal Injections
- Experience in Medical Retina Laser
Desirable
- Experience in Uveitis
- Experience in Cataract Surgery
Audit & Research
Essential
- Experience and participation in departmental audit
Desirable
- Previous QIP or audit into medical retina services
- Previous publications or research in medical retina
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience working in busy outpatients, casualty service and theatre
- Emergency ophthalmology and on-call
- Intravitreal Injections
- Independent laser experience
Desirable
- Uveitis assessment and treatment
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).
