Job summary
The post is for a Clinical Fellow (SpR grade) in Ophthalmology, with an interest in Neuro-Ophthalmology and Ocular Motility. This post is designed to provide higher sub-speciality training in Neuro-Ophthalmology surgery based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary within the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
This post does include Eye Casualty sessions, evening on call eye casualty session and you may be required to join the registrar on-call rota subject to service demands.
Main duties of the job
The Leicester Royal Infirmary provides the ophthalmology service for Leicestershire, a district with a population of over one million.
The candidate will be joining a team of 4 consultants and a Paediatric Fellow, along with a full Orthoptics team. The post is suitable for an ophthalmologist nearing the end of their training or already in possession of CCT. It offers post accreditation experience beyond traditional UK registrar rotations for ophthalmologists wishing to specialise in neuro-ophthalmology and ocular motility.
The successful candidate will work with Ms Samira Anwar, Miss Nagini Sarvananthan, Mr Stratton Tyradellis and Ms Claire Routledge. The candidate will be expected to make a substantial contribution to research and training in the department along with providing some emergency care.
About us
The new appointee will work alongside the Consultant Ophthalmologists to ensure a comprehensive and co-ordinated Ophthalmic Service. The Neuro-Ophthalmology and Ocular Motility Fellow will be appraised in their clinical role and advice and support for career progression will be available by the Clinical Director/Head of Service and Lead Clinicians.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide Ophthalmology services at the University Hospitals of Leicester. A specialty interest in Neuro-Ophthalmology and Ocular Motility is required.
- To provide Ophthalmology services by way of Outpatient clinics and theatre lists at the University Hospitals of Leicester.
- To work flexibly and cooperatively with the other Ophthalmologists to maximise the utilisation of theatre lists and outpatient clinics.
- To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported.
- To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place.
- To actively participate in audits.
- To work with the CBU management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.
- To provide continuing care of patients and be responsible for the proper organisation and functioning of clinical practice.
- To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Division and Clinical Business Unit.
- To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported in a timely manner.
- To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning process.
- To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Business Unit
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide Ophthalmology services at the University Hospitals of Leicester. A specialty interest in Neuro-Ophthalmology and Ocular Motility is required.
- To provide Ophthalmology services by way of Outpatient clinics and theatre lists at the University Hospitals of Leicester.
- To work flexibly and cooperatively with the other Ophthalmologists to maximise the utilisation of theatre lists and outpatient clinics.
- To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported.
- To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place.
- To actively participate in audits.
- To work with the CBU management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.
- To provide continuing care of patients and be responsible for the proper organisation and functioning of clinical practice.
- To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Division and Clinical Business Unit.
- To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported in a timely manner.
- To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning process.
- To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Business Unit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCOphth or equivalent
- Full Registration with the GMC with a license to practice
Desirable
- Higher Degree e.g MSc, MPhil, MD, etc, or MRCP
- Within 6 months of registering for CCT or already have CCT
Experience
Essential
- Neuro-ophthalmology and ocular motility skills. Similar to a trainee within 6 months of CCT.
Desirable
- Wider experience of neuro-ophthalmology and ocular motility than expected of a trainee within 6 months of CCT
Ability/knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of ophthalmic basic sciences and the ability to apply this to clinical practice
- Good knowledge of basic ophthalmology
Desirable
- Previous publications demonstrating in-depth understanding of clinical problems, audit or research
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to evaluate routine cases and interpret basic investigations
- Awareness of constraints, risks and potential complications of management
- Ability to record accurate and complete medical notes
Desirable
- Evidence of sound clinical judgement
- Appropriate delegation of clinical and administrative tasks
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of experience of, and enthusiasm for, teaching others
Desirable
- Appropriate delegation of clinical and administrative tasks
- Good presentational skills
Motivation
Essential
- Commitment to Paed Ophthalmology
- Capacity to maximise training benefit from programme to the benefit of patients
- Commitment to take an active part in the training programme
- Punctuality and dependability
Desirable
- Evidence of personal initiative
Personality
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of good relationships, empathy, kindness and good communication with patients
- Insight into personal limitations and willingness to accept appropriate criticism
Desirable
Audit
Essential
- Understanding the principles of audit
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit projects
- Evidence of personal audit of own surgical outcomes
Research
Essential
- Understanding of research principles and scientific method
Desirable
- Research Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Other
Essential
- Evidence of Good organisational skills
- Evidence of potential to become a consultant offering neuro-ophthalmology and ocular motility as a subspecialty
Desirable
- Prizes, distinctions or awards
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCOphth or equivalent
- Full Registration with the GMC with a license to practice
Desirable
- Higher Degree e.g MSc, MPhil, MD, etc, or MRCP
- Within 6 months of registering for CCT or already have CCT
Experience
Essential
- Neuro-ophthalmology and ocular motility skills. Similar to a trainee within 6 months of CCT.
Desirable
- Wider experience of neuro-ophthalmology and ocular motility than expected of a trainee within 6 months of CCT
Ability/knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of ophthalmic basic sciences and the ability to apply this to clinical practice
- Good knowledge of basic ophthalmology
Desirable
- Previous publications demonstrating in-depth understanding of clinical problems, audit or research
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to evaluate routine cases and interpret basic investigations
- Awareness of constraints, risks and potential complications of management
- Ability to record accurate and complete medical notes
Desirable
- Evidence of sound clinical judgement
- Appropriate delegation of clinical and administrative tasks
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of experience of, and enthusiasm for, teaching others
Desirable
- Appropriate delegation of clinical and administrative tasks
- Good presentational skills
Motivation
Essential
- Commitment to Paed Ophthalmology
- Capacity to maximise training benefit from programme to the benefit of patients
- Commitment to take an active part in the training programme
- Punctuality and dependability
Desirable
- Evidence of personal initiative
Personality
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of good relationships, empathy, kindness and good communication with patients
- Insight into personal limitations and willingness to accept appropriate criticism
Desirable
Audit
Essential
- Understanding the principles of audit
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit projects
- Evidence of personal audit of own surgical outcomes
Research
Essential
- Understanding of research principles and scientific method
Desirable
- Research Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Other
Essential
- Evidence of Good organisational skills
- Evidence of potential to become a consultant offering neuro-ophthalmology and ocular motility as a subspecialty
Desirable
- Prizes, distinctions or awards
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).
