About this role
Job summary
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 5 Glaucoma Consultants:
Mr U Sarodia, Ms L Osman, Mr H Malick, Ms M Sodeinde and Mr I Ali.
The candidate will be expected to make a substantial contribution to research and training in the department.
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.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description Job responsibilities
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts 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 experienceExtensive 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 theimportance 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 Essential
MBBS or equiv MRCOphth or equivalent Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
Desirable
Higher degree e.g. MSc, MPhil, MD etc or MRCP Within 6 months of registering for CCT or already have CCT
Experience Essential
Glaucoma experience and skills Similar to a trainee within 6 months of CCT
Desirable
Wider experience of glaucoma 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 of experience of, and enthusiasm for, teaching others
Desirable
Appropriate delegation of clinical and administrative tasks Good presentational skills
Motivation Essential
Commitment to glaucoma subspecialty 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 glaucoma Ophthal as a subspecialty
Desirable
Prizes, distinctions or awards
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)