Main area Ophthalmology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: local appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
Contract Fixed term: 12 months (12 months)
Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (40)
Job ref 358-6994800-MSK
Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Leicester Royal Infirmary
Town Leicester
Salary £61,825 per annum
Salary period Yearly
Closing 06/05/2025 23:59
Trust Clinical Fellow ST3+ in Glaucoma
NHS Medical & Dental: local appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
Job overview
This post offers advanced specialist training as a Trust Clinical Fellow for 1 year in Glaucoma to be based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
The Leicester Royal Infirmary provides the ophthalmology service for Leicestershire, a district with a population of over one million.
Main duties of the job
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 specialize in glaucoma.
The glaucoma workload is complex and often managed across multiple subspecialties. Clinical sessions are directly supervised by one of five glaucoma consultants, all of whom offer a wide range of both traditional filtering surgery and newer minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, namely Preserflo Microshunt, canaloplasty, trabeculotomy and most recently suprachoroidal shunt procedures. In addition to gaining significant experience in these newer modalities of glaucoma therapy, fellows can also expect to become fully trained independent trabeculectomy surgeons by the end of the fellowship. Over 150 trabeculectomies are performed in the department in a year as well as significant numbers of the PAUL aqueous tube shunt. Fellows are also expected to undertake both supervised and independent cataract surgery lists, during which there is significant exposure to angle closure eyes.
The successful candidate will work with the 4 Glaucoma Consultants:
Mr U Sarodia, Ms L Osman, Mr H Malick and Mr I Ali.
The candidate will be expected to make a substantial contribution to research and training in the department.
Working for our organisation
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:
1. high-quality care for all,
2. being a great place to work,
3. partnerships for impact, and
4. 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Adequate training in Ophthalmology
Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan
Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.
Emergency eye casualty experience
Extensive experience in Glaucoma
Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that is adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the
importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others.
Person specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equiv
* MRCOphth or equivalent
* Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
* Higher degree e.g. MSc, MPhil, MD etc or MRCP
* Within 6 months of registering for CCT or already have CCT
Experience
* Glaucoma experience and skills Similar to a trainee within 6 months of CCT
* Wider experience of glaucoma than expected of a trainee within 6 months of CCT.
Ability/ Knowledge
* Understanding of ophthalmic basic sciences and the ability to apply this to clinical practice
* Good basic knowledge of ophthalmology
* Previous publications demonstrating in depth understanding of clinical problems, audit or research.
Clinical skills
* 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
* Evidence of sound clinical judgement
* Appropriate delegation of clinical and administrative tasks
Teaching skills
* Evidence of experience of, and enthusiasm for, teaching others
* Good presentational skills
Motivation
* Commitment to glaucoma subspecialty
* Commitment to take an active part in the training programme
* Punctuality and dependability
* Evidence of personal initiative
Personality
* 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
Audit
* Understanding the principles of audit
* Evidence of participation in audit projects
* Evidence of personal audit of own surgical outcomes
Research
* Understanding of research principles and scientific method
* Research Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Other
* Evidence of Good organisational skills
* Evidence of potential to become a consultant offering glaucoma Ophthal as a subspecialty
* Prizes, distinctions or awards
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Mr U Sarodia Job title Consultant Ophthalmologist Email address Usman.Sarodia@uhl-tr.nhs.uk Additional information
Candidates wishing to visit the hospital, or who would like to learn more about the role, should do so by making direct arrangements with:
Mr U Sarodia - Usman.Sarodia@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Consultant Ophthalmologist)
Ms L Osman - lina.osman@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Consultant Ophthalmologist)
Mr H Malick - huzaifa.malick@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Consultant Ophthalmologist)
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