Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Fellow to join the team of Specialist Registrars in our Eye Infirmary in Plymouth. There will be opportunity to work within Glaucoma, Medical Retina or Paediatrics.
Main duties of the job
This post is intended for applicants who are near the end of a postgraduate ophthalmology training, or practicing ophthalmologists with similar experience, who are looking to develop further their practical clinical expertise. Applicants with less experience could also be considered.This post will offer training and experience in the field of medical retina/glaucoma, but we will also consider other sub-specialist areas. We will provide cataract surgery training to interested candidates.
About us
The REI has recently moved to a new purpose-built building, the three-storey unit will see an increased number of treatment rooms, expanded paediatric facilities and better access for patients.. The new site includes a dedicated high flow cataract theatre and will also see the addition of a third theatre. This third theatre will further increase our capacity to treat sub-specialities, such as oculoplastic, orbital and corneal surgeries where patients are currently waiting longer than we would like.
The REI new build gives us the space and facilities to continue to develop an excellent future service, both locally and across the region as a specialist centre.
2025 promises to be a big year for the REI!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.For an informal discussion or for more information, please contact:
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.For an informal discussion or for more information, please contact:
Person Specification
Education, qualifications and special training
Essential
- 4 years or more of Ophthalmology training FULL GMC Registration.
Desirable
- MRCOphth, FRCS, FRCOphth or equivalent
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Competent to undertake unsupervised new and follow-up outpatient clinics.
Desirable
- Good knowledge of retinal laser treatment
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised. Broad experience of the management of common eye diseases.
Desirable
- Ophthalmic sub specialty experience
Personal skills
Essential
- Flexibility. Recognition of personal limitations and preparedness to seek advice. Good communication skills. Good clinical skills.
Desirable
- An interest in acquiring ophthalmic subspecialty skills. An interest in teaching.
Practical requirements
Essential
- Ability to work hours of the job and participate in the 1st on call rota.
Person Specification
Education, qualifications and special training
Essential
- 4 years or more of Ophthalmology training FULL GMC Registration.
Desirable
- MRCOphth, FRCS, FRCOphth or equivalent
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Competent to undertake unsupervised new and follow-up outpatient clinics.
Desirable
- Good knowledge of retinal laser treatment
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised. Broad experience of the management of common eye diseases.
Desirable
- Ophthalmic sub specialty experience
Personal skills
Essential
- Flexibility. Recognition of personal limitations and preparedness to seek advice. Good communication skills. Good clinical skills.
Desirable
- An interest in acquiring ophthalmic subspecialty skills. An interest in teaching.
Practical requirements
Essential
- Ability to work hours of the job and participate in the 1st on call rota.
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).
