Trust Oculoplastics Fellow in Ophthalmology

A Clinical Fellow post in the subspecialty of Oculoplastics is available at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. The post is based across the Trust's hospitals, including Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Wycombe General Hospital, and Amersham Hospital in Buckinghamshire.

Our hospitals are located in an area of outstanding natural beauty and are within easy reach of both London and the Midlands.

The successful applicant will gain experience in the clinical and surgical management of Oculoplastic conditions, including patient assessment, clinical decision-making in the outpatient setting, and Oculoplastic and cataract surgery.

The post holder will also be expected to undertake occasional cataract operating lists and provide fellow-level support to the Acute Eye Casualty Clinic when required. Research and audit activities are actively encouraged. Supervision of junior trainees may also be required, depending on the successful candidate's level of experience.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date.

For further information, please contact Miss Fiona Jazayeri, Consultant Ophthalmologist with a Special Interest in Oculoplastics, at fiona.jazayeri@nhs.net.

For more detail on this post please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert.Alternatively for an informal discussion about this post please contact the Oculoplastic lead, Fiona Jazayeri

fiona.jazayeri@nhs.net

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Essential: - MB,BS or equivalent; - Must hold a valid GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK

Desirable: - MRCOphth or FRCOphth Part 1 or equivalent

Essential: - Experience in training grades in ophthalmology; - Ability to take an ophthalmic history, perform an ophthalmic examination, request and interpret common ophthalmic investigations and formulate a clinical management plan without immediate supervision.; - Experience as SpR or equivalent role in Ophthalmology; - Experience of cataract surgery and Oculoplastic clinic and theatre attendance.

Desirable: - Minimum of 2 years direct paid NHS Registrar experience in Ophthalmology

Essential: - Good personal organisation and time management skills.; - Good personal and interpersonal skills; - Good spoken and written English; - Communication skills should be highly developed.; - Competent computer literacy and keyboard skills including Microsoft packages; - Experience of clinical audit

Desirable: - Practical experience of clinical administration (eg responsibility for duty rota); - Management training and experience; - Communication skills training; - Experience of teaching doctors-in-training and undergraduates

Essential: - Able to travel across Multiple Hospital sites

Desirable: - Full UK Driving Licence with access to own Transport

Essential: - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships; - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.; - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.; - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative