Job summary
Job title: Corneal & Urgent Care Clinical Fellow
Department: Moorfields Croydon
Grade: Clinical Fellow
Responsible to: Ms Nicola Lau, Consultant Ophthalmologist
Accountable to: Dr Konstantinos Bouras, Clinical Director Moorfields Croydon
The Post
The content of the Clinical Fellowship in the Corneal & Urgent Care will be split across a variety of clinics at Moorfields Croydon. It will also include 1 cataract training theatre per week, all clinical sessions will be at the Moorfields Croydon site in South London.
Main duties of the job
Main responsibilities of this roleinclude:
- Working within the Corneal, Urgent Care and Cataract service at Moorfields Croydon site
- Undertake Administrative roles as directed by consultant body
- Participation in regular clinical and research meetings
- Active participation in ongoing research projects
- Participation in departmental teaching activities
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
May vary, as outlined above, but will also include:
- 7 clinical sessions split between Corneal, Urgent Care and the Cataract service , 2 research / study / admin sessions and 1 cataract training theatre in a Monday to Friday working week.
- Attendance at regular Corneal Fellow Virtual Teaching Sessions (typically 3-5, 1-hour sessions per week)
- SWL on call rota
Job description
Job responsibilities
May vary, as outlined above, but will also include:
- 7 clinical sessions split between Corneal, Urgent Care and the Cataract service , 2 research / study / admin sessions and 1 cataract training theatre in a Monday to Friday working week.
- Attendance at regular Corneal Fellow Virtual Teaching Sessions (typically 3-5, 1-hour sessions per week)
- SWL on call rota
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOphth or FRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification
- Full GMC Registration (with a Licence to Practice or be eligible to apply
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Cataract surgery
- Completed or be near to completing Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology
Desirable
- Research
- Audit
- Publication experience in ophthalmic plastic surgery
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of ophthalmology
- Completed or be near to completing Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOphth or FRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification
- Full GMC Registration (with a Licence to Practice or be eligible to apply
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Cataract surgery
- Completed or be near to completing Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology
Desirable
- Research
- Audit
- Publication experience in ophthalmic plastic surgery
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of ophthalmology
- Completed or be near to completing Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology
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).
