Paediatric Ophthalmology Clinical Fellow
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Job summary
This is a full-time clinical post, based at Denmark Hill, King's College Hospital, and Great Ormond Street Hospital working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide elective and emergency care for ophthalmology patients within the paediatric and neuro services. Tenure of the post is for 12 months. This is an ideal post for senior trainees who already have basic subspecialty training in paediatrics and neuro-ophthalmology and are seeking to increase and broaden their experience. The post-holder will have regular access to dedicated theatre lists. 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.
Applicants must be proficient in undertaking cataract surgery independently and should have prior surgical experience of paediatric surgery. Contact for further information: Mr W Aclimandos or Mr E O'Sullivan (KCH) Mr R Bowman or Mr A Liasis (GOS) Department of Ophthalmology King's College Hospital Denmark Hill London SE5 9RS Tel: 020-3299-6213 Email:m.dyton@nhs.net or 07974602589
Main duties of the job
Regular clinical duties, which are based at King's College Hospital, include the management of out-patients and in-patients, including ward referrals. The post holder will also be expected to take part in the on-call rota at King's College Hospital, which includes provision of ophthalmic care to patients of Lewisham Hospital. Urgent referrals from General Practitioners, Optometrists, and the Accident & Emergency Departments of King's College and Lewisham Hospitals, generally are managed within the booked appointment system of the Early Referral Service (ERS) clinic but patients may be referred to the on-call team for emergency management. Emergency referrals, particularly outside normal working hours, are handled directly by the on-call team. Each day there are 1st and 2nd on-call trainees, each participating in a 1 in 10 rota with internal cover. 2nd on-call is not required to be resident, although free overnight accommodation is available to staff choosing to be resident when on-call.
The 1st on-call is required to be available in the hospital until 10.00 pm. The 2nd on-call is required to see, and discuss with the on-call Consultant, any emergency patients requiring admission or surgery. If there is any uncertainty about the care of a patient, the 1st and 2nd on-call must seek advice from the 2nd on-call and the on-call Consultant respectively. It is expected that the post holder will be allocated to the 2nd on-call rota.
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.
Details
Date posted
14 August 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£55,329 to £63,152 a year plus on-call supplements and London Zone Allowance £2,162
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
213-PRUH-6542025
Job locations
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
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