Junior Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology

5 months ago


Coventry, United Kingdom University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Full time

Interviews to be scheduled

Applicants are invited for the post of Junior Clinical Fellow (FY2/3) in Ophthalmology at University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust.
We are looking for dynamic doctors for posts within a well-established Ophthalmology service; the initial term will be 12 months renewable thereafter.

This post offers significant clinical and surgical exposure with subspecialty training. The post is suitable for those seeking a training position in Ophthalmology through national recruitment (ST1). Research and Audit is actively encouraged and supported in the department with ample opportunities. Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Harpreet Ahluwalia Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology on 02476966506 or Mr N Manjunatha, Medical Staffing Lead on 02476 966496.

As a valued member of the Ophthalmology Team, the post holder will be involved in a wide range of sub specialism including;
- Outpatient Activity - Undertaking general, specialist, eye casualty clinics as directed on your timetable
- EERS/Emergency Duties (Eye Emergency Referral Service) - Providing referral triage, emergency and urgent diagnosis and treatment. Including l iaison with senior medical staff, either registrars, non-consultant career grade doctors or consultants regarding all cases requiring admission or general anaesthesia. Assistance of senior medical staff with emergency surgery. Provide cover for colleagues on leave as indicated in the duty rota. It may be necessary to attend other hospitals in order to see patients on an emergency basis. Performing duties during emergencies and in unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, consultation where practicable with colleagues both senior and junior. As stressed by this Secretary of State, it has been agreed that they will perform such duties with the understanding that additional commitments arising under this subsection are exceptional.
- Theatre Activity - Provide support in theatres

Please see continued in Detailed job description and main responsibilities

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.
- Ward Rounds - Attending ward rounds and examination of pre-and postoperative patients. Ward duties to cover leave and provide continuity of care.
- On-Call - Depending on your rota you may be included in the on-call rota. It’s a basic 40 hour week, on call commitments are offered based on experience and departmental need. Speciality doctors participate in the first or second on-call rota based on experience and availability. The rota is 1:8 or 1:9 with prospective cover. The post is non-resident on call and the working pattern is defined as "on call rota". When on weekend call, the Specialty doctor on duty will attend the ophthalmic unit each morning to participate in the ward round and attend eye casualty.

**The person for this role will be able to**:

- Form effective relationships with staff and external colleagues
- Be flexible and able to adapt to different situations
- Be self-motivated and able to organise own workload
- Be confident and self-assured in delivering ophthalmology services
- Relate to patients / relatives in an understanding and sympathetic manner.

As part of our commitment to patients and delivery of a world class service for all we have created the UHCW Improvement (UHCWi) System in partnership with the Virginia Mason Institute in Seattle ; this involves a structured approach to removing waste and putting the patient first using a lean management system and methodologies. Our culture and ways of working reflect and embed the practices and methodologies of UHCWi. You are expected, where identified, to attend and complete relevant training and development opportunities to support this. This may include Lean for Leaders, Advanced Lean Training, and the Human Factors Programme, amongst others. Full attendance and completion of identified courses is considered essential and a pre-requisite for this post.



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