Trust Oculoplastics Fellow (ST3+)

This post offers advanced specialist training in Oculoplastics, and will be primarily based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. Some clinical work may be undertaken at other sites such as the EMPCC. The post is to commence as soon as possible for a fixed-term period of one year.

Main duties of the job

The Leicester Royal Infirmary provides the Ophthalmology service for Leicestershire, a district with a population of over one million. The successful applicant will acquire advanced skills in the latest oculoplastic techniques. The Fellow in Oculoplastics will have the opportunity to participate in the care of all patients requiring tertiary referral expertise from this catchment area and from surrounding areas.

The post is suitable for an Ophthalmologist nearing the end of their training or already in possession of CCT. It offers post accreditation experience beyond traditional UK registrar rotations for ophthalmologists wishing to specialise in Oculoplastics.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equiv
• MRCOphth or equivalent
• Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MPhil, MD etc or MRCP
• Within 6 months of registering for CCT from PMETB at the closing date.

Experience

Essential

• Oculoplastics experience and skills Similar to a trainee within 6 months of CCT

Desirable

• Wider experience of Oculoplastics ophthalmology than expected of a trainee within 6 months of CCT.

Ability/ Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of ophthalmic basic sciences and the ability to apply this to clinical practice
• Good basic knowledge of ophthalmology

Desirable

• Previous publications demonstrating in depth understanding of clinical problems, audit or research.

Clinical skills

Essential

• Ability to evaluate routine cases and interpret basic investigations
• Awareness of constraints, risks and potential complications of management
• Ability to record accurate and complete medical notes

Desirable

• Evidence of sound clinical judgement

Teaching skills

Essential

• Evidence and experience of, and enthusiasm for, teaching others

Desirable

• Appropriate delegation of clinical and administrative tasks
• Good presentational skills

Motivation

Essential

• Commitment to Occuloplastics Ophthalmology
• Capacity to maximise training benefit from programme to the benefit of patients
• Commitment to take an active part in the training programme
• Punctuality and dependability

Desirable

• Evidence of personal initiative

Personality

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of good relationships, empathy, kindness and good communication with patients

Desirable

• Leadership qualities

Audit

Essential

• Understanding the principles of audit

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in audit projects
• Evidence of personal audit of own surgical outcomes

Research

Essential

• Understanding of research principles and scientific method

Desirable

• Research Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Other

Essential

• Evidence of Good organisational skills
• Evidence of potential to become a consultant offering Occuloplastics as a subspecialty

Desirable

• Prizes, distinctions or awards

About the employer

The successful candidate will work closely alongside our Oculoplastics consultants; Mr Raghavan Sampath, Mrs Joyce Burns and Mrs Antonella Berry-Brincat, and will be expected to make a substantial contribution to research and training in the department.