Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Foundation Year 2 Doctor
- Contract
- Training: 12 months
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-MWSURGERYOPH-122
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sussex Eye Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £45,994 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Ophthalmology FY3 Research Fellow
NHS Medical & Dental: Foundation Year 2 Doctor
Job overview
The post holder will initially be supra-numerary in 6 clinics and eye casualty sessions per week and will conduct research and quality improvement projects and join departmental teaching in the other 4 sessions/week.
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Main duties of the job
This post is within a well-established, dynamic and cohesive Ophthalmology department. The Trust has a role within Teaching, Trauma and Tertiary service provision in the region; with the RSCH site being a Major Trauma Centre. The post would involve 50% of the time in NHS ophthalmology (eye casualty and clinic) and 50% of the time conducting research, quality improvement and education projects. It is possible that the successful candidate could join a postgraduate fellowship programme at Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This post is within a well-established, dynamic and cohesive Ophthalmology department. The Trust has a role within Teaching, Trauma and Tertiary service provision in the region; with the RSCH site being a Major Trauma Centre. The post would involve 50% of the time in NHS ophthalmology (eye casualty and clinic) and 50% of the time conducting research, quality improvement and education projects. It is possible that the successful candidate could join a postgraduate fellowship programme at Brighton and Sussex Medical School
The Sussex Eye Hospital is a specialist eye hospital with 2 dedicated ophthalmic theatres (1 with anaesthetic cover); 1 ward; outpatients department and a 24hr eye casualty service. It serves a population of approximately 750,000, through the hub at the Sussex Eye Hospital and the spoke units at Princess Royal Hospital, Lewes Victoria Hospital and Hove Poly clinic.
The Sussex Eye Hospital has an active role in research, supported by its own research team and the trust research department.
It is part of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust and plays an important part in undergraduate training in conjunction with Brighton and Sussex medical School and post graduate education and training within the KSS School of Ophthalmology.
It is located opposite the Royal Sussex County Hospital and next to the Postgraduate Centre. The Royal Sussex County Hospital provides specialist investigations and liaison with other disciplines. The Postgraduate Centre has meeting/teaching rooms, lecture theatres, an extensive library and a restaurant.
Person specification
People Management and Development
Essential criteria
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
- Recognised teaching qualification
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
Desirable criteria
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints.
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Experience/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- High level of clinical experience in all aspects of Ophthalmology
- Basic medical degree
- Evidence of personal patient centred outcomes/audit
- Understanding of the principles of research
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
- Higher Degree
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable criteria
- Able to perform cataract surgery
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rob Purbrick
- Job title
- Ophthalmology Lead Clinician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273696955
- Additional information
Michelle Riley - Directorate PA
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