This Clinical Fellow post is both a replacement and a development to address demands on the service resulting from an increase in workload. It would suit an enthusiastic junior doctor looking to apply for ophthalmic specialist training (OST) or someone keen to consolidate core skills for CESR ( Certificate of eligibility for specialist registration) . The job plan can be tailored according to trainee’s Personal Development Plan.
The department is in process of developing an in-house Junior CESR Programme and interested trainees would be appropriately supported to develop core clinical and surgical skills as per the college curriculum. The expectation from the post can be discussed at the Interview.
We also have had recent success at taking applicants as ‘F3’ trainees and preparing them for the National Recruitment for OST and we are looking to build on this success going forwards. We run a mock selection interview annually and provide feedback to help candidates prepare for OST.
The successful candidate will support the Ophthalmology service primarily but will have the opportunity to develop skills in medical retina and Eye Casualty/Acute Referral Clinics, perform cataract / laser surgeries and working alongside consultants in other sub-specialty ophthalmic clinics. The department is very progressive and has not only undergone a sub-specialty transformation and implemented ophthalmology-specific electronic patient records but has also been progressive in developing its ‘virtual’ clinic portfolio. The successful candidate will be expected to perform independent intravitreal injections. Training in cataract and other sub-specialty surgery is possible and can substitute for other activities in the proposed timetable. We have previously arranged for appointees to access the EyeSi ocular surgery simulator at Bournemouth to develop skills and evidence for their portfolio.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate in weekly teaching sessions and a programme of audit. We have Local and National research projects run by our research fellow based at Salisbury and at the University Department in Southampton. Previous appointees have presented results of this work at international conferences.
The successful applicant will work alongside our Deanery trainees, and this also helps provide valuable insight into a career and training in Ophthalmology.
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we’re driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated “Good” by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don’t just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
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