NHS
Oculoplastics Fellow
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Job Description
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- 3-4 theatre sessions (2-3 consultant led, 1 independent and once monthly joint ENT endoscopic lacrimal and orbital list)
- 3 oculoplastic clinics
- 1 eye casualty
- 1 departmental teaching session
- 1-2 supporting professional activity sessions
- Basic medical degree
- Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
- Higher Degree
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
- IT skills
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
- Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Understanding of the principles of research
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
- Basic medical degree
- Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
- Higher Degree
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
- IT skills
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
- Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Understanding of the principles of research
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Job summary
Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow ST5+ post in Oculoplastics at the Sussex Eye Hospital, Brighton, starting January 2025 until January 2026.
The Sussex Eye Hospital within University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist eye hospital and the main training hub of the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Deanery/School of Ophthalmology. We serve a population of approximately 750,000, through the hub at the Sussex Eye Hospital and the spoke unit at Princes Royal Hospital (with oculoplastic work at both sites). It is a tertiary referral unit for oculoplastics with orbital, lacrimal, paediatric and complex eyelid cases being referred from a wider population of around 1.5 million.
The oculoplastics fellowship is an intensive fellowship, under the supervision of Mr Saul Rajak, Mr Huw Oliphant and Miss Valerie Juniat. The fellow will have supervised and independent operating (according to experience), and the opportunity to conduct multidisciplinary surgery with other specialities such as ENT and neurosurgery. The fellowship has a strong research component and the post-holder is expected to take an active role in ongoing and new research studies, and clinical and surgical improvement projects.
Main duties of the job
The fellowship is under the direction of Mr Saul Rajak, Mr Huw Oliphant and Miss Valerie Juniat. The oculoplastics fellow can expect to receive comprehensive training in eyelid, lacrimal (endoscopic and external) and orbital surgery, as the department has a high throughput of routine and complex eyelid, lacrimal and orbital cases and a regional referral centre for these subspecialties. The time-table will include the following sessions:
There will also be the opportunity to obtain exposure to paediatric oculoplastics, joint neurosurgery and head and neck cases. The fellow will also be expected to be a part of the rota for teaching medical students.
About us
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all you do.
Date posted
03 September 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£37,068 to £57,570 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
MWSEHOPHTH-25a
Job locations
Sussex Eye Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BF
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
The fellowship is under the direction of Mr Saul Rajak, Mr Huw Oliphant and Miss Valerie Juniat. The oculoplastics fellow can expect to receive comprehensive training in eyelid, lacrimal (endoscopic and external) and orbital surgery, as the department has a high throughput of routine and complex eyelid, lacrimal and orbital cases and a regional referral centre for these subspecialties. The time-table will include the following sessions:
3-4 theatre sessions (2-3 consultant led, 1 independent and once monthly joint ENT endoscopic lacrimal and orbital list)
3 oculoplastic clinics
1 eye casualty
1 departmental teaching session
1-2 supporting professional activity sessions
There will also be the opportunity to obtain exposure to paediatric oculoplastics, joint neurosurgery and head and neck cases. The fellow will also be expected to be a part of the rota for teaching medical students.
The oculoplastic service has a strong focus on research and development in this subspeciality and accordingly there will be opportunity to develop, contribute to or continue research studies in oculoplastics as well as a weekly consultant teaching session (Friday 8am 9am).
The Sussex Eye Hospital is a part of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust and has a complement of 11 substantive Consultant Ophthalmologists, and has bases on both the Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital sites.
Job responsibilities
The fellowship is under the direction of Mr Saul Rajak, Mr Huw Oliphant and Miss Valerie Juniat. The oculoplastics fellow can expect to receive comprehensive training in eyelid, lacrimal (endoscopic and external) and orbital surgery, as the department has a high throughput of routine and complex eyelid, lacrimal and orbital cases and a regional referral centre for these subspecialties. The time-table will include the following sessions:
3-4 theatre sessions (2-3 consultant led, 1 independent and once monthly joint ENT endoscopic lacrimal and orbital list)
3 oculoplastic clinics
1 eye casualty
1 departmental teaching session
1-2 supporting professional activity sessions
There will also be the opportunity to obtain exposure to paediatric oculoplastics, joint neurosurgery and head and neck cases. The fellow will also be expected to be a part of the rota for teaching medical students.
The oculoplastic service has a strong focus on research and development in this subspeciality and accordingly there will be opportunity to develop, contribute to or continue research studies in oculoplastics as well as a weekly consultant teaching session (Friday 8am 9am).
The Sussex Eye Hospital is a part of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust and has a complement of 11 substantive Consultant Ophthalmologists, and has bases on both the Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital sites.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
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Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Organisation and Planning
Essential
Desirable
Teaching Skills
Essential
Desirable
Academic and Research
Essential
Desirable
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Organisation and Planning
Essential
Desirable
Teaching Skills
Essential
Desirable
Academic and Research
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Sussex Eye Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BF
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Sussex Eye Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BF
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.