Oculoplastics Fellow

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., 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 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.
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

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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.