Job summary
THE
LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Fellow
in Oculoplastics, Department of Ophthalmology
Grade:
Trust (post CCT or equivalent)
Hours:
Full time (40 hours/week)
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals Trust
We
are inviting applications for our Oculoplastics Fellowship at The Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of Ophthalmology. Applications are
welcomed for this post, which is full time, however part time applicants may
be considered. This position would suit a doctor who has demonstrable
interest in Oculoplastics with prior training in higher specialty
Oculoplastics surgery. Competence in cataract surgery is desirable but not
essential.
The
post will be for a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months.
Candidates
must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license
to practice at the time of appointment.
Enquiries
should be directed to Prof Bernard Chang (bernard.chang@nhs.net)or Mr George
Kalantzis (george.kalantzis@nhs.net)Oculoplastics Consultants, Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Mr Sreedhar Jyothi (sreedharjyothi@nhs.net)
Miss Gabriella Guevara (gabriella.guevara@nhs.net), Interview date: TBCvia
MS Teams
Main duties of the job
DUTIES
OF THE POST
To
deliver a wide range of Ophthalmology care and sub speciality care for adult
patients, at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Ensure
provision of a high standard of care to patients in operating theatre,
inpatients, day cases and outpatients for both acute and elective conditions
Accept
and manage acute referrals from other specialists, departments and hospitals
in a timely and appropriate manner
Make
referrals to other specialists, departments and hospitals in a timely and
appropriate manner
Contribute
to departmental meetings
Contribute
to quality improvement, research, teaching and new developments within the
Ophthalmology department.
The
post holder will spend up to 12 months working in the Ophthalmology
Department in SJUH.
The
post holder may be expected to cover on-call duties and will also see
casualty and general ophthalmology patients.
The
objectives for the year would be to further train the post holder in
Oculoplastics ophthalmology.
By
the end of the 12 months, the post holder would be expected to be confident
in the medical and surgical management of Oculoplastics conditions.
The
post holder will also be expected to develop a deeper understanding of
management issues within Teaching Hospital Departments and the wider Trust.
About us
The
Leeds Teaching Hospitals provide ophthalmic care to the local population of
approximately 780,000 in Leeds and a regional population of up to 5.4 million
in surrounding areas of West Yorkshire. The trust operates seven hospitals
across five sites, including St James's University Hospital and Leeds General
Infirmary.
The
oculoplastics department in Leeds is predominantly based at St Jamess
University hospital (SJUH). Surgery and Acute Services take place at St James
Hospital, the General Infirmary at Leeds and Wharfedale hospital. We also offer
a joint thyroid/endocrine outpatient services in Beckett Wing, SJUH Hospital.
We perform a wide range of surgery including collaboration with the
maxillofacial, Mohs, ENT and neurointervention teams.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
appointee must be able to demonstrate a high level of motivation for the
subjects of oculoplastics, lacrimal and orbital disease. Subspecialty
experience, to include assessment, diagnosis and management of common eyelid,
lacrimal and orbital conditions in the out-patient setting is essential.
Further experience of managing more routine surgical conditions like
ectropion, entropion and simple lid lesions is essential.
DUTIES
OF THE POST
To
deliver a wide range of Ophthalmology care and sub speciality care for adult
patients, at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Ensure
provision of a high standard of care to patients in operating theatre,
inpatients, day cases and outpatients for both acute and elective conditions
Accept
and manage acute referrals from other specialists, departments and hospitals
in a timely and appropriate manner
Make
referrals to other specialists, departments and hospitals in a timely and
appropriate manner
Contribute
to departmental meetings
Contribute
to quality improvement, research, teaching and new developments within the
Ophthalmology department.
The
post holder will spend up to 12 months working in the Ophthalmology
Department in SJUH.
The
post holder may be expected to cover on-call duties and will also see
casualty and general ophthalmology patients.
The
objectives for the year would be to further train the post holder in
Oculoplastics ophthalmology.
By
the end of the 12 months, the post holder would be expected to be confident
in the medical and surgical management of Oculoplastics conditions.
The
post holder will also be expected to develop a deeper understanding of
management issues within Teaching Hospital Departments and the wider Trust.
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
The
post-holder will be carefully supported throughout the first month of the
tenure but will be expected to develop more autonomous working patterns as
experience grows. The post-holder will be working at the level of a post CCT
ophthalmologist/trust grade Dr.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
The
post holder will be encouraged to contribute to the active research portfolio
of the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
appointee must be able to demonstrate a high level of motivation for the
subjects of oculoplastics, lacrimal and orbital disease. Subspecialty
experience, to include assessment, diagnosis and management of common eyelid,
lacrimal and orbital conditions in the out-patient setting is essential.
Further experience of managing more routine surgical conditions like
ectropion, entropion and simple lid lesions is essential.
DUTIES
OF THE POST
To
deliver a wide range of Ophthalmology care and sub speciality care for adult
patients, at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Ensure
provision of a high standard of care to patients in operating theatre,
inpatients, day cases and outpatients for both acute and elective conditions
Accept
and manage acute referrals from other specialists, departments and hospitals
in a timely and appropriate manner
Make
referrals to other specialists, departments and hospitals in a timely and
appropriate manner
Contribute
to departmental meetings
Contribute
to quality improvement, research, teaching and new developments within the
Ophthalmology department.
The
post holder will spend up to 12 months working in the Ophthalmology
Department in SJUH.
The
post holder may be expected to cover on-call duties and will also see
casualty and general ophthalmology patients.
The
objectives for the year would be to further train the post holder in
Oculoplastics ophthalmology.
By
the end of the 12 months, the post holder would be expected to be confident
in the medical and surgical management of Oculoplastics conditions.
The
post holder will also be expected to develop a deeper understanding of
management issues within Teaching Hospital Departments and the wider Trust.
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
The
post-holder will be carefully supported throughout the first month of the
tenure but will be expected to develop more autonomous working patterns as
experience grows. The post-holder will be working at the level of a post CCT
ophthalmologist/trust grade Dr.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
The
post holder will be encouraged to contribute to the active research portfolio
of the department.
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated as outlined in person spec
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resusc
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- 36 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent experience if from overseas, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice;
- demonstrate a high level of motivation for the subjects of oculoplastics, lacrimal and orbital disease
- Subspecialty experience, to include assessment, diagnosis and management of common eyelid, lacrimal and orbital conditions in the out-patient setting is essential.
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of their period of training
Desirable
- Experience in general ophthalmology and ophthalmic emergencies
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise clinical need Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
Desirable
- Able to perform routine oculoplastic procedures
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated as outlined in person spec
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resusc
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- 36 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent experience if from overseas, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice;
- demonstrate a high level of motivation for the subjects of oculoplastics, lacrimal and orbital disease
- Subspecialty experience, to include assessment, diagnosis and management of common eyelid, lacrimal and orbital conditions in the out-patient setting is essential.
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of their period of training
Desirable
- Experience in general ophthalmology and ophthalmic emergencies
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise clinical need Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
Desirable
- Able to perform routine oculoplastic procedures
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).
