Trust Oculoplastics Fellow (ST3+)

Job overview

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 as soon as possible for a fixed-term period of one year.

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

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To provide Ophthalmology services at the University Hospitals of Leicester. A specialty interest in Oculoplastics is required.
• To provide Ophthalmology services by way of Outpatient clinics and Theatre lists at the University Hospitals of Leicester.
• To work flexibly and cooperatively with the other Ophthalmologists to maximise the utilisation of theatre lists and outpatient clinics.
• 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.
• To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place.
• To actively participate in audit.
• 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.
• To provide continuing care of patients and be responsible for the proper organisation and functioning of clinical practice.
• To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Division and Clinical Business Unit.
• To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trust’s ‘Critical Incident Policy’, are reported in a timely manner.
• To be an integral part of the Fellow Eye Casualty oncall rota for evenings and weekends
• To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning process.
• To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Business Unit