Senior Clinical Fellow
Job Summary
Fixed Term contract for 12 months. The Senior Clinical Fellow role is required to support the Eye Unit through Oculoplastic clinics, minor operations, botulinum toxin clinics and general Ophthalmology on-call. The role is to provide support to the Oculoplastic service working under the two Oculoplastic Consultants, as well as working independently and autonomously.

Main Duties of the Job
The candidate is expected to carry out independent oculoplastic clinics. Includes minor eyelid abnormalities, dry eyes/ tearfilm disturbance / lacrimal issues and running minor operations clinics and Botulinum toxin clinics. This could be expanded to ectropion/ entropion repair and additional surgery depending on experience and filling in theatre lists when the Consultants are away.
Provide clinical supervision to resident trainee doctors.
Be part of the on call rota.

About Us
Our Values
Vision: We have a plan that will deliver excellent health and care for future generations, working with partners to ensure our services are sustainable. We make decisions that are best for long term health and social care outcomes for our communities
Openness: We communicate clearly to our patients, families and our staff with transparency and honesty. We encourage feedback from everyone to help drive innovation and Improvements
Integrity: We demonstrate fairness, respect and empathy in our interactions with people. We take responsibility for our actions, speaking out and learning from our mistakes
Compassion: We take a person-centred approach in all our interactions with patients, families and our staff. We provide compassionate care and demonstrate understanding to everyone
Excellence: We put quality and safety at the heart of all our services and processes. We continuously improve our standards of healthcare with the patient in mind

Person Specification
Qualifications & Professional Registration
Essential

• MB, ChB or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice

Desirable

• FRCS/FRCOpth
• ALS Provider
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or other higher degree
• Other relevant diplomas

Experience
Essential

• Significant medical work (either a continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification which is acceptable to the GMC.
• Relevant experience in Ophthalmology with previous experience in Oculoplastic clinics, minor eyelid operations.
• Knowledge of the use of Botulinum toxin in Oculoplastics.
• Relevant NHS Experience
• Equivalent service is also acceptable, with the agreement of the relevant College or Faculty Regional Adviser
• Serve a minimum of four years in ST3+ staff grade and/or specialty doctor grade

Desirable

• Undertaken independent Botulinum toxin clinics.
• Formal certified Botulinum toxin injection course.

Skills
Essential

• Excellent written and spoken communication in English
• Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives
• Able to prioritise workload
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
• Clear and accurate record keeping
• Able to work with minimal supervision and use own initiative
• Competent with skin suturing and surgical instruments in standard Oculoplastic set that may be required for minor operations
• Teaching skills

Desirable

• Strong leadership skills
• Leadership in audit or Quality Improvement

Knowledge
Essential

• Advanced ophthalmic knowledge and interest in Oculoplastics specifically.
• Up to date on latest development of national guidance from RCOphth and BOPSS / ESOPRS

Other
Essential

• Ability to be part of the first on call rota

Disclosure 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
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details
Employer name: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road, Farnworth, BL4 0JR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Contact:
Oculoplastic Consultant: James Young
Email: james.young@boltonft.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01204390390