About this role
Job summary
Senior Clinical Fellow - Vitreo-retinal (VR) Service | Southend Hospital
We are seeking a motivated Senior Clinical Fellow to join our well-established Vitreo-retinal (VR) service at Southend Hospital.
This role is ideally suited to candidates with general ophthalmology training and some experience in VR who are keen to further develop their clinical and surgical expertise in the management of vitreo-retinal conditions.
However, applicants without prior VR experience will be considered based on merit. You must demonstrate strong intraocular surgical skills, including the ability to perform independent cataract surgery and slit lamp retinal laser procedures.
Our VR service is a busy and expanding unit, performing over 500 vitrectomy procedures annually, offering excellent exposure to a wide range of complex cases. There are also opportunities to contribute to ongoing service development both locally and within the community.
While this post is included on the British & Eire Association of Vitreo-retinal Surgeons (BEAVRS) list of national fellowships, it is not currently recognised for subspecialty training by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing team and further enhance your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Main duties of the job
To act as point of contact for Vitreo-retinal support to other medical staff within the department and undertake some general ophthalmic outpatient clinic commitment.
To coordinate and undertake an acute Vitreo-retinal service, under the guidance of the Vitreo-retinal Consultants as required.
Attending to administrative matters and correspondence relating to patients.
Supervised scheduled operating theatre sessions, Outpatient sessions, & teaching session
Attending to matters and correspondence relating to patientsSPAs to be undertaken on-site.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Successful completion of FRCOphth or equivalent Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
Skills Essential
Retinal experience and skills - similar to a trainee within 6 months of CCT Demonstrable evidence of training and expertise in Retinal surgery
Experience Essential
Demonstrable experience of managing patients within Retinal in collaboration with other subspecialties to optimize surgical and ophthalmic outcomes. Surgical management of Retinal surgery
Desirable
Extensive experience in Ophthalmology, previous Vitreoretinal surgical experience preferable
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.
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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).
Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff on Sea
SS0 0RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)