University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Applicants are invited for a senior vitreoretinal fellow (12 months fixed term) at the Southampton Eye Unit, University Hospitals Southampton NHS FT. It will provide you with a broad grounding in the diagnosis and management of retinal diseases. You will have the opportunity to attend 3-4 vitreoretinal theatre sessions per week and to be trained by three consultant Vitreoretinal surgeons. There is an active academic interest within the department and you would be allowed to do clinical research. The Vitreoretinal team consists of 3 Consultant ophthalmologists, supported by 2 senior fellows and a trainee. The service has recently expanded with offsite virtual VR clinics and has a high throughput of VR surgical cases with plans to start operating in more off-site locations.
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
* To manage the VR theatre diary overseeing all of the emergency cases
* To attend theatre and clinic sessions alongside the consultants
* To provide a subspecialty opinion to other colleagues within the department
* To actively participate in research
* To participate on the general on call rota for ophthalmology
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* GMC registration with a licence to practise
* Proof of completed CCT or equivalent or in 4th year Specialist Training
* Further qualifications, research publications or higher degree
Previous or relevant experience
* Research interest/Published papers
* Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
* Experience in Vitreoretinal clinics
* Surgical experience in Vitreoretinal
* Teaching experience
Aptitudes and skills
* Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
* Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
* Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
* Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
* Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
* Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
Living the Trust values
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
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.
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