Job summaryApplications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow in General Ophthalmology, cataract and Urgent care. The post will be suitable for an experiences clinical fellow looking to expand their skills with an exciting and varied timetable both in Outpatient and surgical sessions. The role will give the successful applicant the opportunity to gain experience in a world renowned teaching hospital.
Main duties of the jobMain dutiesThe post holder will be expected to gain experience in general and emergency ophthalmology covering comprehensive training topics in conditions ranging from oculoplastics, cornea, neuro-ophthalmology, medical retina, cataract, uveitis and paediatrics. At the end of the fellowship the post-holder will be able to independently diagnose and manage the majority of emergency eye conditions.
- Diagnosis and management of in/outpatients
- Management of urgent cases presenting at any time during the week.
- Supervision of junior medical staff and participation in informal and formal teaching.
About usAt Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
- Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
- Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
- Free 24/7 independent counselling service
- Learning and development opportunities
- Easy and quick transport links
- A range of attractive benefits and discounts
- Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
- Free Pilates classes
- Full support and training to develop your skills
- Flexible working friendly organization
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Job responsibilitiesMay vary but will include:- 7 clinical sessions, 1 theatre session and 2 admin/audit/management sessions. The clinical sessions will include rapid access clinics (urgent care/emergency ophthalmology), cataract clinics and general ophthalmology clinics
- All clinical sessions will take place at Moorfields at Croydon and there will be a chance to attend the City Road teaching sessions when appropriate and use the facilities at the City Road site including the Institute of Ophthalmology library
- This post includes a surgical session to allow a cataract surgeon to develop their skills alongside a consultant ophthalmic surgeon
- The successful candidate will join the on call doctor system based at Moorfields at St Georges Hospital. This would be approximately a 1:9 rota providing out of hours emergency ophthalmology cover. This activity attracts a ~20% uplift in salary due to the out of hours nature of the work
The post holder will be expected to gain experience in general and emergency ophthalmology covering comprehensive training topics in conditions ranging from oculoplastics, cornea, neuro-ophthalmology, medical retina, cataract, uveitis and paediatrics. At the end of the fellowship the post-holder will be able to independently diagnose and manage the majority of emergency eye conditions.
The post-holder will also be expected to:
- Diagnose and manage patients under the care of the Consultant
- Manage urgent cases presenting at any time during the week
- Supervise junior medical staff (speciality trainees) where appropriate and participate in informal and formal teaching for allied health professionals
Person SpecificationEducation / QualificationsEssential- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCOphth or MRCOphth or equivalent
- Have GMC registration
- Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing
ExperienceEssential- Experience in general ophthalmology
- Experience working in acute ophthalmology setting
Desirable- Experience of clinical audit
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
