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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
Senior Fellow
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
188-MT1317
Employer
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Southampton General Hospital
Town
Southampton
Salary
£61,825 or £70,425/year assessed on experience & qualifications
Closing
27/12/2024 23:59
Interview date
07/01/2025

Employer heading

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Fellow in Oculoplastic

Senior Fellow

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We invite candidates to apply for our Oculoplastic training fellowship, involving the opportunity to gain tertiary level training in the diagnosis and management of all specialised Oculoplastic conditions as well as the opportunity to undertake cataract surgery and participate in national trials under the supervision of our substantive Consultants.
The department will have capacity for over 120,000 outpatient visits, 6000 inpatients and 24,000 in the Eye Casualty throughout the year.  General ophthalmic work is provided for the population of Southampton with tertiary referrals in the fields of special interest drawn from Wessex and the Channel Islands. The department also runs outpatient clinics and operating lists at Lymington New Forest Hospital.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO:
To manage the Oculoplastic theatre diary overseeing all of the emergency cases 
Attend theatre and clinic sessions alongside the consultants 
To provide a subspecialty opinion to other colleagues within the department
To actively participate in research
To participate on the general on call rota for ophthalmology

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
 We are looking for a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). 

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

 Basic Salary – MT04  £61,825       Basic Salary – MT05 £70,425

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

  • Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
    Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
  • A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.  Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.  Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on 7/1/25

Job Reference: MT1317 - This vacancy closes on or before 27/12/24

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC registration
  • Applicants should have completed their core curriculum training in ophthalmology
Desirable criteria
  • Further qualifications
  • Research, publications, higher degree

Previous or relevant experience

Essential criteria
  • Good knowledge of general ophthalmology
  • Able to perform routine Oculoplastic minor procedures independently e.g. ectropion, entropion repair, temporal artery biopsy, lid lesion excisions, tarsorrhaphy
  • Ability to audit clinical results
Desirable criteria
  • Research experience
  • Research interest / published papers
  • Previous experience in managing general ophthalmic emergencies
  • Prior surgical fellowship
  • Able to perform unsupervised cataract surgery

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria
  • Good communication skills, including patients, nursing / medical/administrative staff
  • Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary directorate structure
  • Teaching skills
  • Ability to complete Audit
  • Ability to travel between sites

Living the Trust values

Essential criteria
  • Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerInclusion UK

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mr Daniele Lorenzano
Job title
Consultant
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02381 202643
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