Trust Oculoplastics Fellow

Job summary

This post offers advanced specialist training in Oculoplastics, and will be based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. The post is to commence in August 2024 for a fixed-term period of one year.

Main duties of the job

The Leicester Royal Infirmary provides the Ophthalmology service for Leicestershire, a district with a population of over one million. The successful applicant will acquire advanced skills in the latest oculoplastic techniques. The Fellow in Oculoplastics will have the opportunity to participate in the care of all patients requiring tertiary referral expertise from this catchment area and from surrounding areas.

The post is suitable for an Ophthalmologist nearing the end of their training or already in possession of CCT. It offers post accreditation experience beyond traditional UK registrar rotations for ophthalmologists wishing to specialise in Oculoplastics. This post includes an eye casualty session, and rotational eye casualty evening and weekend session.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

high-quality care for all,

being a great place to work,

partnerships for impact, and

research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

we are compassionate,

we are proud,

we are inclusive, and

we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide Ophthalmology services at the University Hospitals of Leicester. A specialty interest in Oculoplastics is required. To provide Ophthalmology services by way of Outpatient clinics and Theatre lists at the University Hospitals of Leicester. To work flexibly and cooperatively with the other Ophthalmologists to maximise the utilisation of theatre lists and outpatient clinics. To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported. To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place. To actively participate in audit. To work with the CBU management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future. To provide continuing care of patients and be responsible for the proper organisation and functioning of clinical practice. To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Division and Clinical Business Unit. To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported in a timely manner. To be an integral part of the Fellow Eye Casualty oncall rota for evenings and weekends To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning process. To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Business Unit Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equiv MRCOphth or equivalent Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice

Desirable

Higher degree MSc, MPhil, MD etc or MRCP Within 6 months of registering for CCT from PMETB at the closing date.

Experience

Essential

Oculoplastics experience and skills Similar to a trainee within 6 months of CCT

Desirable

Wider experience of Oculoplastics ophthalmology than expected of a trainee within 6 months of CCT.

Ability/ Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of ophthalmic basic sciences and the ability to apply this to clinical practice Good basic knowledge of ophthalmology

Desirable

Previous publications demonstrating in depth understanding of clinical problems, audit or research.

Clinical skills

Essential

Ability to evaluate routine cases and interpret basic investigations Awareness of constraints, risks and potential complications of management Ability to record accurate and complete medical notes

Desirable

Evidence of sound clinical judgement Appropriate delegation of clinical and administrative tasks

Teaching skills

Essential

Evidence and experience of, and enthusiasm for, teaching others

Desirable

Appropriate delegation of clinical and administrative tasks Good presentational skills

Motivation

Essential

Commitment to Occuloplastics Ophthalmology Capacity to maximise training benefit from programme to the benefit of patients Commitment to take an active part in the training programme Punctuality and dependability

Desirable

Evidence of personal initiative

Personality

Essential

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Evidence of good relationships, empathy, kindness and good communication with patients Insight into personal limitations and willingness to accept appropriate criticism

Desirable

Leadership qualities

Audit

Essential

Understanding the principles of audit

Desirable

Evidence of participation in audit projects Evidence of personal audit of own surgical outcomes

Research

Essential

Understanding of research principles and scientific method

Desirable

Research Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Other

Essential

Evidence of Good organisational skills Evidence of potential to become a consultant offering Occuloplastics as a subspecialty

Desirable

Prizes, distinctions or awards

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