Job summary
Applications are warmly welcomed for two 12-month, fixed-term posts of Clinical Fellow in Medical Retina and Uveitis at BEH. These positions offer the perfect platform for sub-specialist training in medical retina services, uveitis, and general ophthalmology care for patients at the Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH) and Weston General Hospital (WGH). Our commitment to innovation is at the heart of BEH's culture.
As a highly regarded Regional Centre for Ophthalmology within the Division of Surgery at UHBW, BEH takes immense pride in offering a tertiary referral retina service. Our integrated medical retina, uveitis, and vitreo-retinal service work in close collaboration with an excellent Clinical Research Unit, which was honoured with the Recognising Success Award for Innovation and Improvement in 2019. Supported by an exceptional medical imaging department, our new Retinal Unit Outpatients Department is equipped to provide exceptional care. Involvement in clinical research trials is encouraged to promote professional growth and contribute to cutting-edge advancements in the field.
To be considered for these positions, candidates should have completed their higher surgical training in the UK or hold an equivalent qualification. We are particularly interested in individuals with previous clinical experience in medical retina, unsupervised retinal laser experience, and expertise in intravitreal injections.
Main duties of the job
- 8 clinical sessions and 2 research / study / admin sessions in a Monday to Friday working week.
- Out of the 8 clinical sessions, all fellows are required to undertake 2 outreach sessions per week, at peripheral sites including South Bristol Community Hospital, Cribbs Causeway and Weston General Hospital.
- Ward cover for medical ophthalmology will be provided by the fellows in consort with the firm (SpR and ST1-2) for the investigation and treatment of severe ocular inflammatory disease. Ward rounds occur daily at 8.00am.
- Emergency Department: The medical retina fellows will act periodically as a reserve doctor for eye casualty sessions, covering the leave or sickness of other doctors.
Cataract surgery is not part of the Medical Retina fellowship-training programme; however there are opportunities to operate during the 12-month period for clinical fellows that are competent in cataract surgery prior to the fellowship.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We invite you to watch our captivating YouTube video, "See Yourself at BEH," which provides a glimpse into the extraordinary opportunities that await you: https://youtu.be/he7-XrxIopo
For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please feel free to contact
Serena Salvatore, Consultant Ophthalmologist
Tel: 0117 324 1400
email at serena.salvatore@uhbw.nhs.uk.
You may also reach out to our department secretaries:
Deborah Traynor (Deborah.traynor@uhbw.nhs.uk)
Lesley Webster (Lesley-Anne.Webster@uhbw.nhs.uk).
For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We invite you to watch our captivating YouTube video, "See Yourself at BEH," which provides a glimpse into the extraordinary opportunities that await you: https://youtu.be/he7-XrxIopo
For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please feel free to contact
Serena Salvatore, Consultant Ophthalmologist
Tel: 0117 324 1400
email at serena.salvatore@uhbw.nhs.uk.
You may also reach out to our department secretaries:
Deborah Traynor (Deborah.traynor@uhbw.nhs.uk)
Lesley Webster (Lesley-Anne.Webster@uhbw.nhs.uk).
For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good knowledge of general ophthalmology with basic specialty training (SpR) level completed for medical retinal disorders. Some experience of interpretation of fluorescein angiograms for age-related macular degeneration and other retinal disorders
Desirable
- Experience of treating sight-threatening uveitis with immunosuppressives
- Able to perform retinal laser treatment
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, including patients, nursing/ medical/administrative staff
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability and willingness to participate in teaching and training of junior doctors, nurses, medical students, optometrists and other allied health professionals
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Respecting Everyone
- Embracing Change
- Recognising Success
- Working Together
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Applicants should already have CCST (or equivalent) or be entering into their final year of Specialist training, Overseas applicants would normally be at the end of their local training scheme
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Medical
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good knowledge of general ophthalmology with basic specialty training (SpR) level completed for medical retinal disorders. Some experience of interpretation of fluorescein angiograms for age-related macular degeneration and other retinal disorders
Desirable
- Experience of treating sight-threatening uveitis with immunosuppressives
- Able to perform retinal laser treatment
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, including patients, nursing/ medical/administrative staff
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability and willingness to participate in teaching and training of junior doctors, nurses, medical students, optometrists and other allied health professionals
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Respecting Everyone
- Embracing Change
- Recognising Success
- Working Together
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Applicants should already have CCST (or equivalent) or be entering into their final year of Specialist training, Overseas applicants would normally be at the end of their local training scheme
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Medical
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Eye Hospital
Lower Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS1 2LX
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
