Job overview
Applications are invited to apply for a Clinical fellow in Medical Retina in Ophthalmology at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is a new full-time post for 12 months in the first instance.
The post will support the team consisting of Consultant, Speciality Doctors, and Trainees in the Retina Team. The successful candidate will complement SAS doctors and will be expected to play an active role in the delivery of service. The successful candidate will obtain training in both Medical and Vitreo-retinal clinics, Laser, and Injection clinics. Training will emphasise on the management of both simple and complex cases, laser, and surgical management options. The candidate should have good knowledge in general ophthalmology and the management of acute ophthalmic conditions. The post will provide an excellent opportunity to develop experience in managing medical and surgical retina patients.
This post will not currently involve the post holder participating in an on-call Rota however this may change in the future. The post will however involve evening clinics with booked urgent patients. As a department we are keen to develop our doctors, encouraging their own professional development and goals.
Main duties of the job
1. They will be expected to participate in most of the day-to-day activities of the department in co-operation with the rest of the Ophthalmology team.
2. participate in operating lists
3. out-patient clinics
4. carry out administration related to these activities.
5. The successful candidate is expected to participate in all the other on-going activities of the department including audit, research projects and to attend departmental meetings and teaching sessions.
6. To observe the Trust’s agreed guidelines and procedures, on clinical matters and to follow the local and national employment Human Resources Policies and Procedures
7. To ensure adequate arrangements are in place for two-way communication between hospital staff involved in the care of the post holder’s patients when necessary.
8. To contribute and to participate in the Head and Neck Directorate’s clinical audit and annual appraisal programmes.
Working for our organisation
The Consultants in post and their special interests are:
Mr Julian Robins
Clinical lead, MR/VR
Mr Areeb Moosavi
Glaucoma
Miss Rebecca Papadopoulos
Glaucoma
Miss Bina Parmar
Paediatrics
Miss Jennifer Doyle
Oculoplastics
Miss Zuzana Sipkova
Oculoplastics
Mr Ammar Miri
General/MR/Cataract
The Consultants are supported by:
Associate Specialist
1
SAS doctors
5 (1 trainee)
Clinical fellow
1 (This post)
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
9. Free on-site parking
10. Free tea and coffee
11. Great flexible working opportunities
12. Discounted gym membership
13. Lease car scheme
14. Generous annual leave and pension scheme
15. On site nursery (chargeable)
16. Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The provisional programme is detailed below. This is a typical timetable in terms of overall structure but may be subject to minor modifications in terms of the timing and type of various clinics.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
Admin
Theatres
VR/Cataract
MR Clinic
VR Clinic
PM
General Clinic
SPA
MR Clinic
Injection Clinic
BUS/Laser
Evening
BUS
*BUS – Booked urgent service
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
Person specification
Qualifications/Registration
Essential criteria
17. MBBS / MRCS / FRCS or equivalent medical qualification
18. Full registration with GMC at time of appointment
19. Postgraduate training in the UK (or equivalent EEA training)
Desirable criteria
20. MRCOphth or equivalent
Clinical Skills and Experience/Training
Essential criteria
21. Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job
22. Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
23. Shows aptitude for practical skills required for the job
24. Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job
25. Experience in performing intravitreal Injection
Desirable criteria
26. Phacoemulsification cataract surgery
27. Panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) Macular laser, Retinopexy
Knowledge
Essential criteria
28. Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
29. Knowledge of the principles of evidence based practice
30. Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and direct experience of audit Participation in relevant national audits
31. IT and Computer Skills
Desirable criteria
32. Understanding of NHS, clinical governance, and resource constraints
33. Awareness of management issues – structures and planning
34. Active involvement in Audit
Communication Skills and Teaching
Essential criteria
35. Able to demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Desirable criteria
36. Interest in Teaching
Research
Essential criteria
37. Knowledge of the principles of research and ability to interpret and apply clinical research
38. Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems