Job summary
Job title
Paediatric Ophthalmology and strabismus
Grade
Fellow
Specialty
Ophthalmology
Accountable to
Managerial Responsibility
Lead Consultant and / or Clinical Director
Professional Accountability
Medical Director administered through Divisional Director
Average number of hours of work per week
40
Base Hospital
Oxford Eye Hospital, West Wing, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford
GMC requirement
Full registration and license to practice
Details of special conditions
Fixed term contract for 12 months
Main duties of the job
AIMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The basis for this post is to provide clinical and surgical training as well as research in the care of children with primary, secondary, and tertiary eye conditions.
CLINICAL DUTIES
The post holder's duties will primarily be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, however there will be occasional clinical duties on other sites as needed on other parts of the Trust, including peripheral clinics. Paediatric Uveitis clinic (JIA) takes place in on Friday mornings at The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC).
Oxford is one of only 4 craniofacial units in the UK and the Haematology and Oncology Service if one of the 20 principal treatment centers in the UK. The post holder is therefore expected to work in close collaboration with both the Craniofacial, neurology, Neurosurgery, and oncology departments in the care of children with Neuro-ophthalmic and Oncology disorders.
Oxford is known to have one of the most well-established ROP screening and treatment centers in the UK and is highly regarded for the expertise in neonatal and paediatric vitreoretinal services. The successful candidate will have a chance to develop skills in that area.
There might be an opportunity to have exposure some adult strabismus and complex clinics and/theatre where complex cases with paralytic/restrictive/adjustable strabismus are managed.
About us
The Paediatric Ophthalmology department
The paediatric ophthalmology department includes 2 consultants, Mr Sanil Shah and Miss Nervine ElMeshad and 2 senior consultants, Mr Manoj Parulekar, and Mr C K Patel. There is one clinical fellow and 1 trainee (Thames Deanery). There are 15 orthoptists within the Eye team 2 support each paediatric ophthalmology clinic and a further 3 support paediatric ophthalmology extended role clinics. 2 Optometrists also support each clinic, along with specialist paediatric low vision services/contact lens services. The department is also supported by 2 technicians for ophthalmology investigation and imaging.
Job description
Job responsibilities
INDICATIVE JOB PLAN
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
AM
Paediatric clinic Weeks 12345
ROP screening
CFU/ paediatric CLINIC IN OEH
Paediatric clinic
THEATRE
Paediatric Uveitis clinic (NOC)/Paediatric VR
PM
TEACHING, STUDY/ ADMIN
Paediatric clinic
Paediatric clinic
THEATRE
Research/ SPA
Job description
Job responsibilities
INDICATIVE JOB PLAN
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
AM
Paediatric clinic Weeks 12345
ROP screening
CFU/ paediatric CLINIC IN OEH
Paediatric clinic
THEATRE
Paediatric Uveitis clinic (NOC)/Paediatric VR
PM
TEACHING, STUDY/ ADMIN
Paediatric clinic
Paediatric clinic
THEATRE
Research/ SPA
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- GMC - Registered with a Licence to Practice
- Near completion of CCT, CESR (Or equivalent from outside the UK)
- Medical degree FRCOphth or equivalent Prior experience in Paediatric Ophthalmology
Desirable
- CCT, CESR or equivalent
- Surgical experience Research experience
Professional - extra skills or achievements
Essential
- TransportDemonstrates an ability to effectively undertake the role of clinical fellow in a large teaching hospital.
Desirable
Organization and management skill
Essential
- Ability to work independently.
- Reliability and dependability
- Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload
Desirable
- NHS and the Governments agenda for its modernisation
Leadership skills
Essential
- Ability to self-motivate and be involved in teaching and training
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively through good verbal and written skills.
- Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels skills should be advanced.
Teaching skills
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
Desirable
- Management training and experience
Audit skills & research experience
Essential
- Experience of routine clinical audit
Desirable
- Research experience and/or publication
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- GMC - Registered with a Licence to Practice
- Near completion of CCT, CESR (Or equivalent from outside the UK)
- Medical degree FRCOphth or equivalent Prior experience in Paediatric Ophthalmology
Desirable
- CCT, CESR or equivalent
- Surgical experience Research experience
Professional - extra skills or achievements
Essential
- TransportDemonstrates an ability to effectively undertake the role of clinical fellow in a large teaching hospital.
Desirable
Organization and management skill
Essential
- Ability to work independently.
- Reliability and dependability
- Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload
Desirable
- NHS and the Governments agenda for its modernisation
Leadership skills
Essential
- Ability to self-motivate and be involved in teaching and training
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively through good verbal and written skills.
- Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels skills should be advanced.
Teaching skills
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
Desirable
- Management training and experience
Audit skills & research experience
Essential
- Experience of routine clinical audit
Desirable
- Research experience and/or publication
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).
