Job summary
This post offers advanced specialist training in Oculoplastics, and will be based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. The post is to commence in August 2024 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. This post includes an eye casualty session, and rotational eye casualty evening and weekend session.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all,
being a great place to work,
partnerships for impact, and
research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate,
we are proud,
we are inclusive, and
we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To provide Ophthalmology services at the University Hospitals of Leicester. A specialty interest in Oculoplastics is required.
2. To provide Ophthalmology services by way of Outpatient clinics and Theatre lists at the University Hospitals of Leicester.
3. To work flexibly and cooperatively with the other Ophthalmologists to maximise the utilisation of theatre lists and outpatient clinics.
4. To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported.
5. To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place.
6. To actively participate in audit.
7. To work with the CBU management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.
8. To provide continuing care of patients and be responsible for the proper organisation and functioning of clinical practice.
9. To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Division and Clinical Business Unit.
10. To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported in a timely manner.
11. To be an integral part of the Fellow Eye Casualty oncall rota for evenings and weekends
12. To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning process.
13. To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Business Unit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
14. MBBS or equiv
15. MRCOphth or equivalent
16. Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
Desirable
17. Higher degree MSc, MPhil, MD etc or MRCP
18. Within 6 months of registering for CCT from PMETB at the closing date.
Experience
Essential
19. Oculoplastics experience and skills Similar to a trainee within 6 months of CCT
Desirable
20. Wider experience of Oculoplastics ophthalmology than expected of a trainee within 6 months of CCT.
Ability/ Knowledge
Essential
21. Understanding of ophthalmic basic sciences and the ability to apply this to clinical practice
22. Good basic knowledge of ophthalmology
Desirable
23. Previous publications demonstrating in depth understanding of clinical problems, audit or research.
Clinical skills
Essential
24. Ability to evaluate routine cases and interpret basic investigations
25. Awareness of constraints, risks and potential complications of management
26. Ability to record accurate and complete medical notes
Desirable
27. Evidence of sound clinical judgement
28. Appropriate delegation of clinical and administrative tasks
Teaching skills
Essential
29. Evidence and experience of, and enthusiasm for, teaching others
Desirable
30. Appropriate delegation of clinical and administrative tasks
31. Good presentational skills
Motivation
Essential
32. Commitment to Occuloplastics Ophthalmology
33. Capacity to maximise training benefit from programme to the benefit of patients
34. Commitment to take an active part in the training programme
35. Punctuality and dependability
Desirable
36. Evidence of personal initiative
Personality
Essential
37. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
38. Evidence of good relationships, empathy, kindness and good communication with patients
39. Insight into personal limitations and willingness to accept appropriate criticism
Desirable
40. Leadership qualities
Audit
Essential
41. Understanding the principles of audit
Desirable
42. Evidence of participation in audit projects
43. Evidence of personal audit of own surgical outcomes
Research
Essential
44. Understanding of research principles and scientific method
Desirable
45. Research Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Other
Essential
46. Evidence of Good organisational skills
47. Evidence of potential to become a consultant offering Occuloplastics as a subspecialty
Desirable
48. Prizes, distinctions or awards