Job summary
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Main duties of the job
We invite candidates to apply for our Glaucoma training fellowship, involving the opportunity to gain tertiary level training in the diagnosis and management of all specialised Glaucoma conditions as well as the opportunity to undertake cataract surgery and participate in national trials under the supervision of our substantive Consultants.
The department will have capacity for over 120,000 outpatient visits, 6000 inpatients and 24,000 in the Eye Casualty throughout the year. General ophthalmic work is provided for the population of Southampton with tertiary referrals in the fields of special interest drawn from Wessex and the Channel Islands. The department also runs outpatient clinics and operating lists at Lymington New Forest Hospital.
About us
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 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Southampton Eye Unit
The Eye Unit is a purpose-built block within the University Hospital Southampton. The department underwent an exciting expansion. 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 dedicatedeye 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.
We recently expanded our outpatient facilities and currently have 28 cubicles for patient reviews including the paediatric wing. We have some of the latest state-of-the-art imaging equipment. This includes have 7 Heidelberg OCTs, 5 Topcons OCTs, 3 Optos, including a California and 5 Digital slit lamps. We also have 2 Solix OCT scanners as our latest addition.
There are several defined treatment and investigation areas for ultrasound, Pascal and YAG/SLT laser, fluorescein angiography and visual field analysis. We also run OPD clinics in our Lymington site which consist of 4 OPD cubicles.
The department also have a dedicated mobile unit which is runs the glaucoma virtual assessment unit
This post is an excellent opportunity for a clinician to develop their research and clinical experience in ophthalmology. It is expected that the appointee will publish research papers during their fellowship. They will also be expected to actively participate in the delivery of our teaching programmes and also complete audit projects.
The post has a 50% commitment to the general on-call rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Southampton Eye Unit
The Eye Unit is a purpose-built block within the University Hospital Southampton. The department underwent an exciting expansion. 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 dedicatedeye 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.
We recently expanded our outpatient facilities and currently have 28 cubicles for patient reviews including the paediatric wing. We have some of the latest state-of-the-art imaging equipment. This includes have 7 Heidelberg OCTs, 5 Topcons OCTs, 3 Optos, including a California and 5 Digital slit lamps. We also have 2 Solix OCT scanners as our latest addition.
There are several defined treatment and investigation areas for ultrasound, Pascal and YAG/SLT laser, fluorescein angiography and visual field analysis. We also run OPD clinics in our Lymington site which consist of 4 OPD cubicles.
The department also have a dedicated mobile unit which is runs the glaucoma virtual assessment unit
This post is an excellent opportunity for a clinician to develop their research and clinical experience in ophthalmology. It is expected that the appointee will publish research papers during their fellowship. They will also be expected to actively participate in the delivery of our teaching programmes and also complete audit projects.
The post has a 50% commitment to the general on-call rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
Desirable
- Research, publications or higher degree
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Ability to audit clinical results
- Good anterior segment knowledge
- Good knowledge of general ophthalmology
Desirable
- Able to perform unsupervised cataract surgery
- Research experience or interest / published papers
- Teaching experience
- Prior surgical fellowship
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary directorate structure
- Work/Rota flexibility
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
Desirable
- Research, publications or higher degree
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Ability to audit clinical results
- Good anterior segment knowledge
- Good knowledge of general ophthalmology
Desirable
- Able to perform unsupervised cataract surgery
- Research experience or interest / published papers
- Teaching experience
- Prior surgical fellowship
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary directorate structure
- Work/Rota flexibility
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
