Vitreoretinal Fellow in Ophthalmology
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Job summary
Vitreoretinal Fellow in Ophthalmology
This post offers significant clinical. surgical exposure and training in vitreo-retina and cataract surgery in addition to exposure to medical retina and general ophthalmology through the emergency eye clinic and the general ophthalmology on call service. Timetable includes: Three VR theatre sessions, four VR clinics (independent and supervised), one Emergency Eye Clinic, one admin and one teaching session. The training opportunity includes one to one teaching and training clinically and surgically with the related feedback. The VR service provide a broad range of VR related clinical and surgical procedures. While this VR fellowship is designed to be a first step towards a more comprehensive VR fellowship, it aims to support the clinical and surgical knowledge and skills development of the post holder in order to progress to be able to function with a high level of autonomy both clinically and surgically at a high standard of care. Hence, even trainees with some previous VR experience may find it very useful for their development.
The successful applicant will be expected to participate in 1 in 6 general Ophthalmology on call rota.The successful applicant will be expected to engage with the management of the VR emergencies and the smooth running of the clinics, theatre sessions and the pre- and post-operative care of the VR patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will engage with the monthly clinical governance meetings be actively involved with service development, audit and research. The teaching programme is provided locally and in the south west region through the regional specialist retinal meetings, South West Ophthalmic Society meetings and the teaching programme of the Peninsula Medical School.
The ophthalmology department is located in a dedicated facility in Truro. There are other community centres and hospitals in Cornwall where the Trust provides ophthalmology outpatient clinic facility. The VR service, currently run in Truro is modern, well equipped with a two Heidelberg fluorescein and ICG angiography with HD OCT and OCT-A, two Optos ultra wide field combined fundus photography, Angiography, Autoflourescence and OCT, Topcon Triton Photo/OCT/OCT-A, Zeiss OCTs, Pascal, YAG and SLT lasers, Aviso ultrasound and Pentacam corneal topography. Medisoft is the electronic patient record and is in use in all clinics and theatres. Dragon medical software is in use for voice recognised digital typing. OphthalSuite provides access to all ophthalmology images throughout the county through Medisoft. The department has two operating theatres in Truro and one theatre in West Cornwall Hospital Penzance. All equipped with modern OPMI Lumera 700 ZEISS microscopes and Alcon Infinity machines. The VR theatre is located at in Truro and is equipped with Alcon Constellation machine for posterior segment surgery.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds
We work with health and social care organisations including !NHS Kernow and NHS England !to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000 ! which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually developing clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career
Details
Date posted
26 April 2022
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£40,257 to £51,017 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
156-MS-3320
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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