Clinical Fellow (ST3+) – Medical Retina
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Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated candidate for the post of Medical Retina Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology. Primary objectives are to obtain high quality clinical and research experience, meeting the increasing needs of the Ophthalmology department at the Royal London Hospital.
The Royal London Hospital eye department has a busy service with existing consultants sub-specialising in medical retina, cataract, cornea, glaucoma, oculo-plastics, paediatrics, and Neuro-ophthalmology. The post will be based at RLH supported by consultant colleagues, the trust and trainee doctors, optometrists, orthoptists, and Nursing staff.
The Eye Department is a purpose-built facility for the delivery of adult and paediatric ophthalmology services in the Royal London Hospital building. It accommodates ophthalmic outpatients, a day surgery suite with operating theatres, minor ops and integrated orthoptic and optometric services. There is a laser suite for YAG and Argon laser, diagnostic facilities for FFA, ICG, SD-OCT and SS-OCT (Triton Topcon), corneal topography and visual fields. Computers are available at every workstation in the outpatient's department and Medisight electronic patient records have been in use since October 2023 interconnected with the Trust`s other sites (WXUH)
Main duties of the job
- To support the Medical Retina service at the Royal London Ophthalmology department Cross (Outpatient clinics / Injection Clinics / Theatres).
- To participate in emergency ophthalmic care and the 3 tier on call rota (1 in 7).
- To actively participate in clinical trials, research, audit and teaching.
- To undertake administrative duties associated with the care of your patients.
- To respond to queries from patients, general practitioners and colleagues.
- To assist the SDM with complaint responses, when identified within the complaint.
About us
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
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Details
Date posted
30 November 2023
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£37,068 to £48,637 a year Per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
259-MED01258RLH
Job locations
Royal London Hospital
Whitechapel Rd.
London
E1 1FR
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital
Whitechapel Rd.
London
E1 1FR
Employer's website
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