Job summary
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Ophthalmology Department are currently recruiting for a Clinical Fellow in Glaucoma. The Glaucoma Fellow post will be supporting the large Glaucoma department in providing key clinical services to the department. Recent fellows have enjoyed superb clinical and surgical training and mentoring from a large team of Glaucoma sub-specialists.
This post will be based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital but travel to Wycombe and Amersham Hospitals may be needed in line with service.
There are 4 Substantive Glaucoma consultants and a 5th locum consultant as well as an experienced Specialty Doctor.
This post is fixed term for 12 months Fixed Term Contract in the first instance with a possible extension for 12 months Fixed Term. The successful applicant will have training in the clinical and surgical management of the Glaucoma with clinical work-up and decision making in the out-patient setting. There will also be surgical training in cataract surgery in glaucoma patients, trabeculectomy, Preserflo, ECP endolaser and cyclodiode laser, Baerveldt and / or Paul tubes and MIGS surgery including iStent and OMNI. The post holder will also have glaucoma laser lists for iridotomy and SLT.
The post-holder should expect occasional routine cataract lists and sessions in eye casualty.
Research and audit are actively encouraged and supported.Supervision of junior trainees may be required depending on experience
Main duties of the job
General Conditions of Appointment
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of ophthalmology patients.
To share with colleagues' responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Glaucoma Service e.g. assessment of new patients and follow-up patients, performing Glaucoma laser procedures and assisting with theatre lists.
Some input into the teaching and training of junior staff.
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).
Annual Appraisal and job planning are a core requirement of this post to ensure that the work of this post is fully aligned with the objectives of the Trust
The appointee will be expected to cover for colleagues' absence from duty based on mutually agreed arrangements with the department and with the employing Trust. This is arranged by mutual agreement of colleagues and approval of the department manager. It is essential that six weeks' notice is given to allow for proper planning and prevent cancellation of clinics. This includes all forms of leave.
For further information regarding this opportunity, please review the attached supporting documents : Job Description & Person Specification
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for details for this role for full information and additional data.Please note applicants MUST hold a Full GMC Registration with the Licence to Practice in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for details for this role for full information and additional data.Please note applicants MUST hold a Full GMC Registration with the Licence to Practice in the UK.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MB,BS or equivalent
- MRCOphth or FRCOphth Part 1 or equivalent
Skills, Knowledge and Personal
Essential
- Good personal organisation and time management skills.
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good spoken and written English
- Communication skills should be highly developed.
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Practical experience of clinical administration
- Management training and experience
- Good spoken and written English. Communication skills training
- Fluency with Microsoft Office applications (or equivalent)
- Experience of teaching doctors-in-training and undergraduates
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC registration. Membership of a medical defence body.
- Ability to travel to and between sites
Experience
Essential
- Experience in training grades in ophthalmology.
- Ability to take an ophthalmic history, perform an ophthalmic examination, request and interpret common ophthalmic investigations and formulate a clinical management plan without immediate supervision.
Desirable
- Experience as SpR or equivalent
- Experience of cataract surgery and Glaucoma clinic and theatre attendance
- Ability to perform laser iridotomy and SLT laser
Trust 'CARE' Values
Essential
- Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued
- Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MB,BS or equivalent
- MRCOphth or FRCOphth Part 1 or equivalent
Skills, Knowledge and Personal
Essential
- Good personal organisation and time management skills.
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good spoken and written English
- Communication skills should be highly developed.
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Practical experience of clinical administration
- Management training and experience
- Good spoken and written English. Communication skills training
- Fluency with Microsoft Office applications (or equivalent)
- Experience of teaching doctors-in-training and undergraduates
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC registration. Membership of a medical defence body.
- Ability to travel to and between sites
Experience
Essential
- Experience in training grades in ophthalmology.
- Ability to take an ophthalmic history, perform an ophthalmic examination, request and interpret common ophthalmic investigations and formulate a clinical management plan without immediate supervision.
Desirable
- Experience as SpR or equivalent
- Experience of cataract surgery and Glaucoma clinic and theatre attendance
- Ability to perform laser iridotomy and SLT laser
Trust 'CARE' Values
Essential
- Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued
- Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
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
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).
