Neuro-Ophthalmology Clinical Fellow

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

The closing date is 05 December 2024

Job summary

Love Life, Love Bristol Eye Hospital.

The Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH) at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Foundation Trust (UHBW) is looking to grow its talented team of clinicians to drive an ambitious future vision of care across Bristol and Weston. https://youtu.be/he7-XrxIopo

Applications are warmly welcomed for a 12 month, fixed term post of Clinical Fellow in Neuro-Ophthalmology. The post itself is designed to provide sub-specialist training in neuro-ophthalmology at the Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH).

Innovation is at our core at BEH. Most recently we were commended for our use of the NHS Nightingale Hospital Bristol, created to treat Covid-patients, as a high-volume eye diagnostic assessment hub for medical retina patients during the pandemic. The Bristol Eye Hospital has a strong tradition of clinical, health service, epidemiological and basic science research with links to the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England. The Fellowship will include a commitment to one or two research projects during the appointment.

Main duties of the job

The post is available for those with a background in Surgical Ophthalmology, Medical Ophthalmology or Neurology. It will provide advanced sub-speciality training in Neuro-ophthalmology. There is flexibility for a surgically trained ophthalmologist to take on additional theatre lists to maintain their skills in cataract surgery or further their expertise in strabismus surgery, should this best fit with the interests of the post-holder.

Applicants should already have CCST or be entering into their 5th year. Overseas applicants would normally be at the end of their local training scheme.

Please ensure your referees cover the last 3 years of your career.

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.

Date posted

07 November 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-S-6277-AFR

Job locations

Bristol Eye Hospital

Marlborough Road

Bristol

BS2 8HN

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to the attached document "Job Description" or you can also contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to the attached document "Job Description" or you can also contact us.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Good knowledge of general ophthalmology and/or neurology as well as Neuro-ophthalmology, to CCT / CCST level

Skills

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

Qualifications

Essential

Applicants should already have CCST (or equivalent) or be entering into their 4th or 5th 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 Council

Aptitudes

Essential

Respecting everyone
Embracing change
Recognising success
Working together
Able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Good knowledge of general ophthalmology and/or neurology as well as Neuro-ophthalmology, to CCT / CCST level

Skills

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

Qualifications

Essential

Applicants should already have CCST (or equivalent) or be entering into their 4th or 5th 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 Council

Aptitudes

Essential

Respecting everyone
Embracing change
Recognising success
Working together
Able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).