Job summary
Applications are invited for a Ocular Surface Disease/Oculoplastics Fellow for a twelve month fixed term. This post forms part of an exciting development of service provision for the Anterior Segment and Ocular surface services.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their clinical skills in mainstream ophthalmic subspecialties. A minimum of 4 years ophthalmic training in General Ophthalmology is essential.
Although this post does not have formal training recognition, it would allow interested applicants to expand their clinical experience of Ophthalmology with a view to self directed training.
There is considerable opportunity to gain experience in the management of complex ocular surface disease and corneoplastic conditions. There is also provision for training in cataract surgery and general oculoplastic surgery. The post offers considerable potential to contribute to teaching, training and research within the department and the successful candidate would be encouraged to present their work at national and international meetings. Basic ophthalmic knowledge and experience in cataract surgery is essential.
The post holder will also be expected to participate in new and on-going research projects.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is patient centered to work in our multidisciplinary team of ophthalmologists, orthoptists, optometrists and a supportive nursing and technician team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with the clinical lead for the general ophthalmic services and the clinical lead for ocular surface disease and oculoplastics, and ensure patients referred to the service receive good quality care and treatment. This post will focus on anterior segment, ocular surface disease and oculoplastics. All fellow posts include training in cataract surgery. Fellows will attend outpatient clinics, Acute Eye Service and theatre sessions. There is NO on-call with this post.
About us
We run a minimum of 3 theatre sessions per week in the Day Case Unit at Epsom Hospital providing cataract and strabismus surgery.
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The Ophthalmology Department consists of the following medical staff:
Mr E Lee Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (Clinical Lead and VR)
Miss C. Funnell Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (Paediatrics)
Mr S. Harsum Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon VR)
Miss RJ Leitch Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (Paediatrics)
Miss AM McElvanney Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (Ocular surface and Oculoplastic lead)
Mr R Muniraju Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (College Tutor Medical retina)
Mr A Narang Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (Medical retina)
Mr B Ong Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (Medical retina)
Mr C Panos Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (Glaucoma)
Ms F Rahman Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (Medical retina)
Mr PG Ursell Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (cataract)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work with the clinical lead for the general ophthalmic services and the clinical lead for ocular surface disease and oculoplastics, and ensure patients referred to the service receive good quality care and treatment. This post will focus on anterior segment, ocular surface disease and oculoplastics. All fellow posts include training in cataract surgery. Fellows will attend outpatient clinics, Acute Eye Service and theatre sessions. There is NO on-call with this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work with the clinical lead for the general ophthalmic services and the clinical lead for ocular surface disease and oculoplastics, and ensure patients referred to the service receive good quality care and treatment. This post will focus on anterior segment, ocular surface disease and oculoplastics. All fellow posts include training in cataract surgery. Fellows will attend outpatient clinics, Acute Eye Service and theatre sessions. There is NO on-call with this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC and a licence to practice
Desirable
- MRCOphth /FEBO or equivalent
- Evidence of peer reviewed publications
- Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. FRCOphth /FRCS or equivalent.
- Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty
- Minimum of 2 years post - registration experience
- At least 2 years ophthalmic experience
Desirable
- Experience of intra-ocular surgery
Management & Administrative Ex
Essential
- Personal time management skills
- Clinical Governance
- Ability to organise in patient and out patient waiting lists
Desirable
- Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainee
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/ post graduates
- Experience of supervising junior doctors
- Experience of teaching Lay groups and other staff groups
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to contribute to change management
- Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
- Ability to critically review research
Desirable
- Publications in peer review journals
Language
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC and a licence to practice
Desirable
- MRCOphth /FEBO or equivalent
- Evidence of peer reviewed publications
- Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. FRCOphth /FRCS or equivalent.
- Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty
- Minimum of 2 years post - registration experience
- At least 2 years ophthalmic experience
Desirable
- Experience of intra-ocular surgery
Management & Administrative Ex
Essential
- Personal time management skills
- Clinical Governance
- Ability to organise in patient and out patient waiting lists
Desirable
- Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainee
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/ post graduates
- Experience of supervising junior doctors
- Experience of teaching Lay groups and other staff groups
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to contribute to change management
- Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
- Ability to critically review research
Desirable
- Publications in peer review journals
Language
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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).
