Job summary
Applications are invited for three twelve months fellowship post in Neuro-ophthalmology and Strabismus in one of the largest provincial ophthalmic unit in the UK. This post is to commence 1st week of August 2024
Candidates that are non-GMC registered at the point of application will be considered for this position, under the Trusts International Fellowship Scheme (please note, there is a £500 admin charge for this scheme). More information re this scheme can be found on our website - link in job description.
The fellowship is based at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. The Neuro-ophthalmology firm has 3 consultant ophthalmologists - Mr Vishwanath, Mr Yagan and Miss Littlewood in addition to a consultant neurologist - Dr Zermansky. The unit is supported by a big orthoptic department headed by Mrs Veronica Greenwood, and an electrophysiology department headed by Professor Neil Parry.
Main duties of the job
The Fellow will participate in outpatient clinics undertaking diagnosis, management and follow up of patients under the care of the Consultants. He or she will undertake surgery both under supervision and, where appropriate, unsupervised. The Fellow attends outpatient clinic sessions and dedicated operating sessions under the direction of the Consultant trainers.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A fellow timetable typically includes:
2-3 neuro-ophthalmology clinics
1 Strabismus clinic
1 GA strabismus theatre list
1 LA theatre list (cataracts) when working with Mr Ali
1 Botox clinic
Weekly neuro-ophthalmology and strabismus MDT
Neuro-radiology MDT on monthly basis.
Please note timetables are subject to change as per prevailing conditions and may be done without discussion or consent of the fellow. Usually, the fellow timetables rotate on a three-monthly basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A fellow timetable typically includes:
2-3 neuro-ophthalmology clinics
1 Strabismus clinic
1 GA strabismus theatre list
1 LA theatre list (cataracts) when working with Mr Ali
1 Botox clinic
Weekly neuro-ophthalmology and strabismus MDT
Neuro-radiology MDT on monthly basis.
Please note timetables are subject to change as per prevailing conditions and may be done without discussion or consent of the fellow. Usually, the fellow timetables rotate on a three-monthly basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Medical Degree
- completed post graduate training and obtained post graduate qualification in ophthalmology and experience needed for supervising other trainees in emergency department
- Ability to see eye casualty patients independently and willingness to participate in general on call if needed
Teaching and Audit
Desirable
Academic Achievements and Research
Desirable
- Research and Publications
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Team working skills
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Medical Degree
- completed post graduate training and obtained post graduate qualification in ophthalmology and experience needed for supervising other trainees in emergency department
- Ability to see eye casualty patients independently and willingness to participate in general on call if needed
Teaching and Audit
Desirable
Academic Achievements and Research
Desirable
- Research and Publications
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Team working skills
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council
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).
