Job summary
Clinical fellowship in vitro-retinal for ophthalmology is available for a 12 month fixed term period. The post is based at our Denmark Hill site. the post will be a combination of out-patient clinics, theatre lists and on call commitments.
The clinical duties comprise the investigation and treatment of patients with retinal diseases and allied disorders. Tenure of the post is initially for 12 months but may be renewable by mutual consent. The ideal candidate would be a CCT holder or equivalent who wishes to specialize in the surgical treatment of retinal diseases. The post is not a Deanery TSC.
Some general ophthalmology provisions and on call are required and the fellow will be on call for all urgent vitreoretinal cases. The post holder will gain surgical experience commensurate with their prior experience and ability.
Applicants must have MRCOphth or equivalent, be eligible for full or limited registration with the GMC at the time of appointment, and be eligible to work in England. Previous research experience is desirable but not essential. Previous surgical retina experience, such as a vitreoretinal TSC, is also desirable but not essential. Candidates must be able to undertake independent cataract surgery prior to appointment.
Main duties of the job
Outpatient clinics, laser procedures, theatre lists, on call commitments and much more. See full JD and timetable for further information
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Indicative Weekly Timetables
VR Fellow 1
Day
AM
PM
Monday
VR clinic (DH)
(Prof T Jackson)
VR theatre (DH)
(Prof T Jackson)
Tuesday
VR clinic (DH)
(Prof T Jackson)
MR clinic (DH)
(Mr Eleftheriadis)
Wednesday
MR virtual clinic (DH)
(alternate weeks)
VR theatre (DH)
(Mr McHugh)
Thursday
VR clinic (DH)
(Mr McHugh)
Laser clinic (DH)
Friday
SPA
KRESS (1 in 3)
Saturday
Theatre (1 in 6)
Theatre (1 in 6)
VR Fellow 2
Day
AM
PM
Monday
VR clinic (DH)
(Prof T Jackson)
MR virtual clinic (DH)
(alternate weeks)
Tuesday
VR clinic (QMH)
(Ms Grabowska)
VR theatre (QMH)
(Ms Grabowska)
Wednesday
MR clinic (DH)
(Mr Pringle)
MR clinic (DH)
(Mr Pringle)
Thursday
Laser clinic (QMH)
SPA
Friday
VR theatre (DH)
(Mr Pringle)
KRESS (1 in 3)
Saturday
Theatre (1 in 6)
Theatre (1 in 6)
VR Fellow 3
Day
AM
PM
Monday
SPA
Tuesday
Laser clinic (QMH)
VR clinic (QMH)
(Mr Pringle)
Wednesday
MR clinic (QMH)
(Mr Habal)
VR clinic (QMH)
(Mr Habal)
Thursday
VR clinic (QMH)
(Ms Grabowska)
VR theatre (QMH)
(Ms Grabowska) / MR virtual clinic (QMH)
Friday
VR theatre (QMH)
(Mr Habal)
VR theatre (QMH)
(Mr Habal) / RAU (QMH) alternate
Saturday
Theatre (1 in 6)
Theatre (1 in 6)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Indicative Weekly Timetables
VR Fellow 1
Day
AM
PM
Monday
VR clinic (DH)
(Prof T Jackson)
VR theatre (DH)
(Prof T Jackson)
Tuesday
VR clinic (DH)
(Prof T Jackson)
MR clinic (DH)
(Mr Eleftheriadis)
Wednesday
MR virtual clinic (DH)
(alternate weeks)
VR theatre (DH)
(Mr McHugh)
Thursday
VR clinic (DH)
(Mr McHugh)
Laser clinic (DH)
Friday
SPA
KRESS (1 in 3)
Saturday
Theatre (1 in 6)
Theatre (1 in 6)
VR Fellow 2
Day
AM
PM
Monday
VR clinic (DH)
(Prof T Jackson)
MR virtual clinic (DH)
(alternate weeks)
Tuesday
VR clinic (QMH)
(Ms Grabowska)
VR theatre (QMH)
(Ms Grabowska)
Wednesday
MR clinic (DH)
(Mr Pringle)
MR clinic (DH)
(Mr Pringle)
Thursday
Laser clinic (QMH)
SPA
Friday
VR theatre (DH)
(Mr Pringle)
KRESS (1 in 3)
Saturday
Theatre (1 in 6)
Theatre (1 in 6)
VR Fellow 3
Day
AM
PM
Monday
SPA
Tuesday
Laser clinic (QMH)
VR clinic (QMH)
(Mr Pringle)
Wednesday
MR clinic (QMH)
(Mr Habal)
VR clinic (QMH)
(Mr Habal)
Thursday
VR clinic (QMH)
(Ms Grabowska)
VR theatre (QMH)
(Ms Grabowska) / MR virtual clinic (QMH)
Friday
VR theatre (QMH)
(Mr Habal)
VR theatre (QMH)
(Mr Habal) / RAU (QMH) alternate
Saturday
Theatre (1 in 6)
Theatre (1 in 6)
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Medical Degree
- MRCOphth or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years' full time (or equivalent part time) hospital service in the ST5-6 grade or higher or equivalent
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Ability to perform high volume unsupervised cataract surgery
- Experience of glaucoma surgery
Other Criteria
Essential
- Full registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
- Research & Publications
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Medical Degree
- MRCOphth or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years' full time (or equivalent part time) hospital service in the ST5-6 grade or higher or equivalent
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Ability to perform high volume unsupervised cataract surgery
- Experience of glaucoma surgery
Other Criteria
Essential
- Full registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
- Research & Publications
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
