Junior Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

As a valued member of the Ophthalmology Team, the post holder will be involved in a wide range of sub specialism including;

• Outpatient Activity - Undertaking general, specialist, eye casualty clinics as directed on your timetable
• EERS/Emergency Duties (Eye Emergency Referral Service) - Providing referral triage, emergency and urgent diagnosis and treatment. Including liaison with senior medical staff, either registrars, non-consultant career grade doctors or consultants regarding all cases requiring admission or general anaesthesia. Assistance of senior medical staff with emergency surgery. Provide cover for colleagues on leave as indicated in the duty rota.
It may be necessary to attend other hospitals in order to see patients on an emergency basis. Performing duties during emergencies and in unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, consultation where practicable with colleagues both senior and junior. As stressed by this Secretary of State, it has been agreed that they will perform such duties with the understanding that additional commitments arising under this subsection are exceptional.


• Form effective relationships with staff and external colleagues
• Be flexible and able to adapt to different situations
• Be self-motivated and able to organise own workload
• Be confident and self-assured in delivering ophthalmology services
• Relate to patients / relatives in an understanding and sympathetic manner
  
  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare. By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. Theatre Activity - Provide support in theatres
• Ward Rounds - Attending ward rounds and examination of pre-and postoperative patients. Ward duties to cover leave and provide continuity of care.
• On-Call - Depending on your rota you may be included in the on-call rota.
It's a basic 40 hour week, on call commitments are offered based on experience and departmental need. Speciality doctors participate in the first or second on-call rota based on experience and availability. The rota is 1:8 or 1:9 with prospective cover. The post is non-resident on call and the working pattern is defined as "on call rota". When on weekend call, the Specialty doctor on duty will attend the ophthalmic unit each morning to participate in the ward round and attend eye casualty.