Anterior Segment Fellow in Ophthalmology

Applications are invited to a one year Anterior Segment Fellowship which is unique in offering exposure to two subspecialities: Cornea and Glaucoma.The fellow will gain experience in the medical and surgical experience in the management of glaucoma, cornea and the anterior segment. The candidate is expected to already be competent and independent in cataract surgery.

We are a small, friendly department and provide world class care in our two Ophthalmological surgical centres, at St Richard's, Chichester and Southlands Hospital which is a state of the art centre, built in 2017. There has been a substantial investment in the service in recent years to help us manage our workload.

Outside of work, West Sussex is an incredible place to live, offering a life on the South coast, with Southlands Hospital within walking distance of the sea. Life with us offers opportunities outside of work - please get in touch and come for a look around.

Main duties of the job

The post will involve travelling between the 2 sites on the basis of a set timetable, which may change after 6 months, depending on progress and departmental factors.

The doctor's timetable may need to be flexible, to allow for internal unexpected staff leave cover.

Participation in the on-call rota is expected 1:9

The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.Attend mandatory training updates as required.Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

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 ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

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 that you do.