Clinical Fellow (Glaucoma, Ophthalmology)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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More detail about the role

The West of England Eye Unit provides an ophthalmic service to Exeter, Mid Devon and East Devon, primarily covering a population of 450,000. The Unit has a satellite community clinics and operating facilities at Axminster, Tiverton and Sidmouth Hospitals. Exeter Nightingale hospital has an ophthalmic diagnostic area which accommodates high volume technician-led glaucoma and macular assessments, one-stop cataract assessments and a cataract operating theatre.

There are currently 16 ophthalmology consultants covering all subspecialities who are supported by ophthalmology trainees rotating in the Peninsula Deanery, Ophthalmology Fellows and a large team of non-medical ophthalmic practitioners.

The Glaucoma Unit is situated in Heavitree Hospital, a short walk from the main hospital site. The Glaucoma Fellow will also undertake emergency clinics and operating sessions in the main department. In addition to medical staff the Glaucoma unit has a team of glaucoma practitioners and technicians.

Many of our low risk patients are seen in technician led glaucoma clinics at Exeter Nightingale Hospital with later virtual review by our practitioner and consultant teams.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday (Including On Calls evenings/ weekends)

Start date: August 2023

Interview Date:TBC

For further information please contact Mr Michael Smith - Consultant Ophthalmologist. Michael.Smith26@nhs.net

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, youll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.Our Medical workforce has separate arrangements.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, physiotherapy, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)