Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust
Medical Retina Fellow
12 month Fixed Term
Whipps Cross Hospital
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of UK's top teaching hospitals, in the rapidly growing Northeast of London where through a programme of investment, one of Britain's biggest Trust aims to improve services and most of the needs of our local population.
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Ophthalmologist to take up the position of Medical Retina Fellow, providing support across Medical Retina (MR), Injection service and Eye casualty
Main duties of the job
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Ophthalmologist to take up the position of Medical Retina Fellow, providing support across Medical Retina (MR), Injection service and Eye casualty.
This position offers comprehensive clinical experience in contemporary techniques in Medical Retina. The fellowship includes surgical exposure, with a cataract list, providing the opportunity to gain further experience in the area.
The post holder will be expected to participate in the audit and clinical governance activity of the department and contribute to research projects. There is support for continuing professional education and development under the supervision of their clinical supervisor.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Ophthalmologist to take up the position of Medical Retina Fellow, providing support across Medical Retina (MR), Injection service and Eye casualty.
This position offers comprehensive clinical experience in contemporary techniques in Medical Retina. The fellowship includes surgical exposure, with a cataract list, providing the opportunity to gain further experience in the area.
The post holder will be expected to participate in the audit and clinical governance activity of the department and contribute to research projects. There is support for continuing professional education and development under the supervision of their clinical supervisor.
Please note that the job plan outlined in the job description is subject to change
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Ophthalmologist to take up the position of Medical Retina Fellow, providing support across Medical Retina (MR), Injection service and Eye casualty.
This position offers comprehensive clinical experience in contemporary techniques in Medical Retina. The fellowship includes surgical exposure, with a cataract list, providing the opportunity to gain further experience in the area.
The post holder will be expected to participate in the audit and clinical governance activity of the department and contribute to research projects. There is support for continuing professional education and development under the supervision of their clinical supervisor.
Please note that the job plan outlined in the job description is subject to change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC Registration with license to practise
- oCompletion of Specialist Ophthalmology training
Desirable
- Higher degree (PhD or MD)
- Medical Retina Fellowship
Experience
Essential
- Competent in intravitreal injections
- Competent in assessing retinal disease and using OCT scans/ fluorescein angiograms
- Competent in managing general ophthalmic and acute ophthalmic conditions
- oCompetent in retinal lasers
Desirable
- oPrevious clinical trials experience
- Competent in management of ocular trauma(surgical)
- Competent cataract surgeon
Professional Skills
Essential
- Clinical Leadership
- Working in multidisciplinary teams
- Clinical governance including audit.
- oTeaching skills
Personal Skills
Essential
- Team Player
- Flexible, Patient focused
- ogood communication
Desirable
- Recent 360-degree multi-source feedback
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC Registration with license to practise
- oCompletion of Specialist Ophthalmology training
Desirable
- Higher degree (PhD or MD)
- Medical Retina Fellowship
Experience
Essential
- Competent in intravitreal injections
- Competent in assessing retinal disease and using OCT scans/ fluorescein angiograms
- Competent in managing general ophthalmic and acute ophthalmic conditions
- oCompetent in retinal lasers
Desirable
- oPrevious clinical trials experience
- Competent in management of ocular trauma(surgical)
- Competent cataract surgeon
Professional Skills
Essential
- Clinical Leadership
- Working in multidisciplinary teams
- Clinical governance including audit.
- oTeaching skills
Personal Skills
Essential
- Team Player
- Flexible, Patient focused
- ogood communication
Desirable
- Recent 360-degree multi-source feedback
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).
