Job summary
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has a exciting position of Clinical Fellow Ophthalmologist with an interest in Cornea post available within their Ophthalmology Department.This post is based at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (Stoke Mandeville, Wycombe General and Amersham Hospitals in Buckinghamshire) and is for 12 months in the first instance with a possible extension for a further 12 months. This will be a part time post.All applicants MUST have a GMC registration and 'Licence to Practice in the UK'We expect this post to be popular and this advert may close earlier than advertised. We therefore encoruage early applications.
Main duties of the job
The Trust provides a comprehensive Corneal Service covering acute cornea and microbial keratitis, corneal transplants (penetrating keratoplasties, DALKs, and DMEKs), and cross-linking for keratoconus, serving the populations of Buckinghamshire, as well as parts of Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Hertfordshire.
The successful applicants will be expected to participate in the diagnosis, management and follow up of patients with complex corneal and external eye diseases under the care of the service, both under supervision and on their own. They will be expected to undertake and to teach phacoemulsification techniques and to contribute to the clinical responsibilities of the cataract service. Proficiency in uncomplicated cataract surgery is mandatory prior to commencing this fellowship. Shortlisted candidates are expected to have audited data on their previous cataract surgery and complication rates. Total cataract surgery numbers should be included in the application.
About us
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're committed 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 withinourBHT familyimprovespositive 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
For more detail on this post please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert.Alternatively for an informal discussion about this post please contact the Corneal service lead, Jeremy Hoffman.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detail on this post please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert.Alternatively for an informal discussion about this post please contact the Corneal service lead, Jeremy Hoffman.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
Desirable
- MRCOphth or FRCOphth Part 1 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- 3 Years 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
- Competent to undertake phacoemulsification independently.
- Competent to administer intravitreal injections
- Competent to perform laser retinal photocoagulation.
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.
- Basic computer literacy and keyboard skills
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Practical experience of clinical administration (eg responsibility for duty rota)
- Management training and experience
- Communication skills training
- Fluency with Microsoft Office applications (or equivalent)
- Experience of teaching doctors-in-training and undergraduates
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice in the UK
- Ability to travel across multiple hospital sites
Desirable
- Full Driving Licence with access to own car
Trust Values
Essential
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
Desirable
- MRCOphth or FRCOphth Part 1 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- 3 Years 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
- Competent to undertake phacoemulsification independently.
- Competent to administer intravitreal injections
- Competent to perform laser retinal photocoagulation.
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.
- Basic computer literacy and keyboard skills
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Practical experience of clinical administration (eg responsibility for duty rota)
- Management training and experience
- Communication skills training
- Fluency with Microsoft Office applications (or equivalent)
- Experience of teaching doctors-in-training and undergraduates
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice in the UK
- Ability to travel across multiple hospital sites
Desirable
- Full Driving Licence with access to own car
Trust Values
Essential
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- 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
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).
