Job summary
Applications are invited for a 12-month appointment as a Clinical Research Fellow in Ophthalmology based.
within Newcastle Eye Centre at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The main aim of this post is to assist with a number of clinical trials and related projects and to develop new areas of clinical research. There are also clinical sessions in medical/ surgical retina. There may be an opportunity for exposure to orbital/oculoplastic research. The post has a good track record of providing clinical and research experience and giving opportunity for presentations and publications. Previous candidates have gone on to secure prestigious clinical fellowships. The department is well resourced with excellent diagnostic retinal imaging equipment, including 3D heads up display for VR surgery. There may be an opportunity for cataract surgery and vitreoretinal theatre depending on interests and experience.
Main duties of the job
The aim of these posts is to support clinical trials, be involved in research projects and gain retinal clinical experience. It is expected that presentations and publications would be forthcoming.
There is no on-call commitment for this post. GCP certification is required.
Provisional Timetable:
The timetable includes medical retina clinics, uveitis and potentially vitreoretinal clinics, cataract surgery and vitreoretinal theatre, depending on interests and experience.
About us
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact Mr James Talks on 0191 2820474, or via email at james.talks@nhs.net or Miss R Hillier on 0191 2825315, or via email at roxane.hillier@nhs.net
Closing Date: Midnight on 28 April 2024
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is available to commence from August 2024. There is no on call banding.
In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is available to commence from August 2024. There is no on call banding.
In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants).
- GCP Training.
Desirable
- On GMC Specialist Register.
- Part 2 FRCOphth.
- Previous experience in NHS.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical ophthalmology experience
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
- UK based run through training with satisfactory ARCP outcomes.
- Independent cataract surgeon.
- Previous experience of medical retina work including laser and intraocular injections.
- Ability to interpret retinal imaging.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
- Experience of research.
Desirable
- Audit outcomes.
- Evidence of presentations and publications.
- Experience of working on clinical trials.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants).
- GCP Training.
Desirable
- On GMC Specialist Register.
- Part 2 FRCOphth.
- Previous experience in NHS.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical ophthalmology experience
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
- UK based run through training with satisfactory ARCP outcomes.
- Independent cataract surgeon.
- Previous experience of medical retina work including laser and intraocular injections.
- Ability to interpret retinal imaging.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
- Experience of research.
Desirable
- Audit outcomes.
- Evidence of presentations and publications.
- Experience of working on clinical trials.
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
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).
