Job summary
This job provides the opportunity to be involved in medical educational teaching in an Ophthalmology setting. It also provides exposure and continued clinical experience in Ophthalmology acute and specialist setting including one theatre session per week. It is an exceptional opportunity to build your CV, enhance your teaching experience and undertake a higher degree, via the Masters in Medical Education program. It also supports the teaching fellow to present at local, regional, national conferences and research innovative ideas in medical education. The Department fully supports all Clinical Teaching Fellows in developing the course and UMED also has its own annual Undergraduate Medical Education Conference, where best and innovative practice can be shared.
Main duties of the job
Providing clinical duties in our ophthalmology department and teaching duties to our medical students.
You will be based at the Royal Derby Hospital and will be working alongside other Clinical Teaching Fellows in other specialties and will be able to work together on projects and share good practice.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description for specific details of the post.
The overall aim of this post is to help the Ophthalmology Department to develop and consolidate the undergraduate teaching programme and course material, and to explore alternative methods of teaching, to cope with ever increasing student numbers. The post will commence from August 2024 and is for 12 months.
Royal Derby Hospital provides clinical teaching for medical students from the University of Nottingham Medical School.
From 28 February 2022, the University of Nottingham Medical School implemented a new curriculum. Ophthalmology sits within the new Foundation to Practice Phase 1 (FFP1) course and it runs from February to October each year for an intensive two week attachment dedicated to Ophthalmology for 14 students.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description for specific details of the post.
The overall aim of this post is to help the Ophthalmology Department to develop and consolidate the undergraduate teaching programme and course material, and to explore alternative methods of teaching, to cope with ever increasing student numbers. The post will commence from August 2024 and is for 12 months.
Royal Derby Hospital provides clinical teaching for medical students from the University of Nottingham Medical School.
From 28 February 2022, the University of Nottingham Medical School implemented a new curriculum. Ophthalmology sits within the new Foundation to Practice Phase 1 (FFP1) course and it runs from February to October each year for an intensive two week attachment dedicated to Ophthalmology for 14 students.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of applying.
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Postgraduate Teaching Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- Experience at F2 level and above (or equivalent) in ophthalmology
- Evidence of teaching experience and feedback
Desirable
- Distinction, prizes or honours during post graduate training
Clinical governance/improving quality of patient care
Essential
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of applying.
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Postgraduate Teaching Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- Experience at F2 level and above (or equivalent) in ophthalmology
- Evidence of teaching experience and feedback
Desirable
- Distinction, prizes or honours during post graduate training
Clinical governance/improving quality of patient care
Essential
- Evidence of active participation in audit
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).
