About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow in External, Cataract and Urgent care. The post will be suitable for an experiences clinical fellow looking to expand their skills with an exciting and varied timetable both in Outpatient and surgical sessions.
The role will give the successful applicant the opportunity to gain experience in a world renowned teaching hospital.
All clinical sessions will take place at Moorfields at Croydon and there will be a chance to attend the City Road teaching sessions when appropriate and use the facilities at the City Road site including the Institute of Ophthalmology library
Main duties of the job
This post includes a surgical session to allow a Cataract/Corneal Surgeon to develop their skills alongside a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon.
The post-holder will also be expected to
Diagnose and manage patients under the care of the Consultant
Manage urgent cases presenting at any time during the week
Supervise junior medical staff (speciality trainees) where appropriate and participate in informal and formal teaching for allied health professionals
About us
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme Free 24/7 independent counselling service Learning and development opportunities Easy and quick transport links A range of attractive benefits and discounts Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes Free Pilates classes Full support and training to develop your skills Flexible working friendly organization
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to gain experience in general and emergency ophthalmology covering comprehensive training topics in conditions ranging from oculoplastics, cornea, neuro-ophthalmology, medical retina, cataract, uveitis and paediatrics. At the end of the fellowship the post-holder will be able to independently diagnose and manage the majority of emergency eye conditions.
Moorfields is an important research institution, and each individual will be expected to contribute to research, teaching, and training within the services. As a result, the Trust has a policy conveying intellectual property, which may apply to you.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification MRCOphth or equivalent Full GMC Registration (with a Licence to Practice) or be eligible for GMC Registration Completion of Specialist Ophthalmology Training or Equivalent
Skills & Experience Essential
Experience in External Disease Experience working in acute ophthalmology setting Completion of Resident Training Research Interest
Desirable
Cataract surgical competence Previous teaching and research experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Croydon Moorfields
London Road
London
CR7 7YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)