Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team within the Department of Ophthalmology, in the post of Senior Oculoplastic Fellow (Trust doctor in ophthalmology ST7+ Equivalent).
The Oculoplastic service is run by 5 consultants: Mr Barnes, Miss Clarke, Mr Narayanan, Mr Meredith & Miss Rana-Rahman who all have specialist clinics and multidisciplinary clinics at the RVI.
The subspecialty work is divided further between the subspecialty interests of Lacrimal, Orbits, & Sockets.
Multidisciplinary services within the service include
Regional thyroid eye disease service with Endocrinology department
Periocular tumours with Mohs' surgeons from the Dermatology department
Craniofacial with Neurosurgeons, Plastic surgeons and Maxillofacial surgeons
Endonasal DCR and orbital surgery with ENT surgeon
Neuro-ophthalmology and orbital imaging, and base of skull imaging with Neuroradiology
Complex midface reconstructions with Plastics and Burns surgeons
Regional anophthalmic socket service with NAES ocular prosthetist
Main duties of the job
This post is aimed at post CCST trainees (ST7+) who have already demonstrated a significant interest in oculoplastics and are looking to further their surgical and clinical management skills including subspecialty experience to the level of an NHS consultant, with the possibility of highly specialised orbital surgical training. There is no on call commitment or banding with this post.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
Outpatient assessment, investigation and clinical management of oculoplastics patients
Inpatient and surgical management including supervised and independent theatre lists
Administrative:
Management of the specialist patient e-referrals
Co-ordination of urgent specialist referrals, including complex inter-specialty patients
Research:
Active research projects in thyroid eye disease
Regional NETRiON research network opportunities
Teaching:
Clinical and surgical supervision and training of junior medical staff, and specialist nursing staff
Participation in regional postgraduate teaching, surgical simulation and cadaveric teaching courses
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
Outpatient assessment, investigation and clinical management of oculoplastics patients
Inpatient and surgical management including supervised and independent theatre lists
Administrative:
Management of the specialist patient e-referrals
Co-ordination of urgent specialist referrals, including complex inter-specialty patients
Research:
Active research projects in thyroid eye disease
Regional NETRiON research network opportunities
Teaching:
Clinical and surgical supervision and training of junior medical staff, and specialist nursing staff
Participation in regional postgraduate teaching, surgical simulation and cadaveric teaching courses
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants).
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- More than 5 years experience of ophthalmology.
- Previous specialist training in oculoplastics with documentation of Oculoplastic experience to CCST level (ST7+)
- Experience in management of general ophthalmology emergency/on call patients
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous fellowship in oculoplastics
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
- Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
- Evidence of engagement with Clinical Governance including personal experience with audit
Desirable
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process.
- Evidence of leadership / project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Desirable
- Formal training or qualification in teaching
- Teaching or supervision of allied health professionals
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Documented personal completion of audit projects.
- Evidence of research projects/publications
Desirable
- Completed audit cycle.
- Presentation at national or international level
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants).
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- More than 5 years experience of ophthalmology.
- Previous specialist training in oculoplastics with documentation of Oculoplastic experience to CCST level (ST7+)
- Experience in management of general ophthalmology emergency/on call patients
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous fellowship in oculoplastics
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
- Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
- Evidence of engagement with Clinical Governance including personal experience with audit
Desirable
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process.
- Evidence of leadership / project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Desirable
- Formal training or qualification in teaching
- Teaching or supervision of allied health professionals
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Documented personal completion of audit projects.
- Evidence of research projects/publications
Desirable
- Completed audit cycle.
- Presentation at national or international level
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).
