We have an exciting opportunity to join the Ophthalmology Team at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as a fellow in our Oculoplastics team. LTHT Eye Department is the largest provider of specialist hospital Ophthalmology Services in the Yorkshire Region.

Applications are welcomed for this post, which could be held as either full time or part time. This position would suit a senior higher surgical trainee or post-CCT doctor who has to demonstrable interest in Oculoplastic.

The post is available for an immediate start and will be for a maximum of 6 months. The post will mainly involve outpatient clinics but there may be some surgical opportunities as well.

Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice at the time of appointment.

Main duties of the job

To deliver a wide range of Ophthalmology care and sub speciality care for cases, at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Out-patient clinics

Supervision of patients

Contribute to Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings

Ensure provision of a high standard of care to patients in operating theatre, inpatients, day cases and outpatients for both acute and elective conditions

Referrals to other specialists, departments and hospitals are timely and appropriate

To link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within the Trust

To contribute to research, teaching and new developments within the Ophthalmology department. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs on going in the department.

In addition to the clinical skills, the post holder will be actively involved in research and publication.

The post holder will also be expected to develop a deeper understanding of management issues within Teaching Hospital Departments and the wider Trust.

About us

The Eye Department is based at St James University Hospital, Leeds. There are 29 consultants in the wider Ophthalmology Department. The team also trains Ophthalmic specialist trainees from the region. We have recently moved into a new outpatient department which has provided us which much more space for patients and clinicians. The Ophthalmology department provides a comprehensive range of secondary and tertiary eye (ophthalmic) services for adults and children in Leeds and a tertiary eye service for other areas of Yorkshire and beyond.

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Job description
Job responsibilities

The post-holder will be carefully supported throughout the first month of the tenure but will be expected to develop more autonomous working patterns as experience grows. The post-holder will be working at the level of an ST5 or above.

The post holder will be encouraged to contribute to the active research portfolio of the department. Previous post-holders will have presented at national and international ophthalmology meetings.

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred

Collaborative

Fair

Accountable

Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Eye Department in Leeds, which is based at St James University Hospital (SJUH), is looking for an oculoplastic ophthalmology fellow to work for 6 months at SJUH. The post holder will be working with Professor Chang and 3 other consultants with special interest in Oculoplastic surgery.

MEDICAL STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT

Oculoplastic

Professor Bernard Chang, Consultant Ophthalmologist

Mr Sreedhar Jyothi, Consultant Ophthalmologist

Mr George Kalantzis, Consultant Ophthalmologist

The team also trains Ophthalmic specialist trainees from the region.

DUTIES OF THE POST

To deliver a wide range of Ophthalmology care and sub speciality care for adult patients, at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Ensure provision of a high standard of care to patients in operating theatre, inpatients, day cases and outpatients for both acute and elective conditions

Accept and manage referrals from other specialists, departments and hospitals in a timely and appropriate manner

Make referrals to other specialists, departments and hospitals in a timely and appropriate manner

Contribute to departmental meetings

Contribute to quality improvement, research, teaching and new developments within the Ophthalmology department.

The post holder will spend 6 months working in the Ophthalmology Department in SJUH.

The post holder may be expected to cover on-call duties and also see ad-hoc casualty and general ophthalmology patients.

The objectives for the year would be to further train the post holder in Oculoplastic ophthalmology.

By the end of the 6 months, the post holder would be expected to be confident in the management of Oculoplastic conditions.

The post holder will also be expected to develop a deeper understanding of management issues within Teaching Hospital Departments and the wider Trust.

LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The post-holder will be carefully supported throughout the first month of the tenure but will be expected to develop more autonomous working patterns as experience grows. The post-holder will be working at the level of a post CCT ophthalmologist/trust grade DR.

TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING

The post holder will be encouraged to contribute to the active research portfolio of the department. Previous post-holders have published in ophthalmic and VR literature and have presented at national and international ophthalmology meetings.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• FRCOphth or equivalent qualification
• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at the time of appointment.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.

Experience
Essential

• Completed at least 4 years of a higher surgical training in ophthalmology
• Evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice including:
• Make the care or your patient your first concern
• Provide a good standard of practice and care
• Take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised
• Protect and promote the health of patients and of the public
• Treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
• Work in partnership with patients
• Work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests
• Be honest and open and act with integrity
• Never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues
• Never abuse your patients trust in you or the public trust in the profession.

Desirable

• Research and audit skills:
• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
• Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which:
• Focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement
• Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum
• Teaching:
• Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching
• Evidence of feedback for teaching

Personal Skills
Essential

• Communication Skills:
• Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
• Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:
• That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English
• or
• Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) results showing a score of at least 7.0 in each domain (speaking, listening, reading, writing),with an overall score of at least 7.5, to be achieved in a single sitting and within 24 months of the time of application
• If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills
• Problem Solving & Decision Making:
• Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
• Empathy & Sensitivity:
• Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding sees patients as people
• Demonstrates respect for all
• Managing Others & Team Involvement:
• Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
• Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects
• Capacity to work effectively with others
• Organisation & Planning:
• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
• Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds
• Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
• Vigilance & Situational Awareness:
• Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
• Coping with Pressure and managing uncertainty:
• Capacity to operate under pressure
• Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
• Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
• Values:
• Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS Constitution (e.g. everyone counts improving lives commitment to quality of care respect and dignity working together for patients compassion)
• Ability to provide complete details of employment history
• Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
• Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of their period of training
• At least 4 years experience in ophthalmology specialities by the time of intended start date
• Professional Integrity:
• Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
• Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
• Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
• Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s)
• Evidence of self-reflective practice

Desirable

• Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty

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