Senior CESR Fellow in Ophthalmology

Job responsibilities

WHAT YOULL DO

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated Good by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days of paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

The Southampton Eye Unit is a purpose-built block within the University Hospital Southampton. The department underwent an exciting expansion recently. The department consists of an inpatient ward and custom-built day-surgery unit and three fully-equipped ophthalmic theatres in the Southampton Eye unit and a dedicated eye theatre on the Lymington site. There is an additional dedicated administrative area including a refurbished junior doctors mess and seminar room, an ophthalmic casualty department, and an independent outpatient facility which includes a dedicated injection suite and minor operating theatre.

Within the outpatient area, there are 28 slit-lamp examination cubicles including an additional ophthalmic paediatric/orthoptic facility. The department has a dedicated imaging suite including multiple Heidelberg Spectralis and OPTOS cameras. There are several defined treatment and investigation areas for ultrasound, Pascal and YAG/SLT laser, fluorescein angiography and visual field analysis as well as a dedicated outpatient day surgery theatre and intravitreal injections suite. We also run dedicated outpatient clinics and an injection service at Lymington and New Forest hospital.

Operating Theatres

There are 4 fully equipped recently refurbished dedicated ophthalmic theatres. We use the Medisoft electronic patient record enabling personal surgical audits.

Eyes assessment suite

A dedicated suite has been developed to run virtual and outpatient clinics.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Please see attached person specification of the essential and desirable criteria for this post.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Basic Salary - Basic Salary - MT04 £51,017 Basic Salary MT05 £58,398

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on TBC

Job Reference: MT1012 - This vacancy closes on or before: 4th September

Qualifications and training

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise

Desirable

• Further Qualifications / Higher Degree
• FRCOphth Part 1
• Microsurgical skills course

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• At least 12 months ophthalmology practice
• Completion of foundation years training or equivalent

Desirable

• Research publications

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Ability to complete Audits
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Ability to work flexibility including working on a shift pattern

Desirable

• Evidence showing leadership skills

Living the Trust values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• 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

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).