Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer opportunities for highly motivated ambitious individuals to join a well-integrated team within the Department of Ophthalmology, in the post of Medical Retina Fellow (ST5+). The post is available from March 2024 for 12 months in the first instance. This post will be of interest to those who are looking to gain further experience in all areas of medical retina (retinal vascular, diabetic retinopathy, age related macular conditions, uveitis, electrodiagnostics, imaging, genetics). Cataract surgery and training maybe available. Candidates seeking CESR are welcome to apply and discuss their requirements.
This post will be based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, but may involve clinics and operating at outreach sites. All routine cataract surgery takes place at the Newcastle Westgate Cataract Centre which is a mile from the RVI.
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
To provide clinical and surgical expertise in line with agreed job plan.
Administrative:
- To ensure communication with other healthcare professionals occurs in an effective and timely manner.
Teaching:
- To contribute to the undergraduate and postgraduate ophthalmology teaching programmes.
- To contribute to the training of non-medical practitioners and community optometrists
Research:
Involvement in research encouraged.
About us
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact:
- James Talks, Clinical Director: james.talks@nhs.net
- Miss Vina Manjunath, Medical retina Consultant.manjunath@nhs.net
- Mr Alan Cunningham, Head of Department: alan.cunningham2@nhs.net
Closing Date: 22 January 2024
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
This post is suitable for Ophthalmologists who are looking for further experience and training in all aspects of medical retina.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
This post is suitable for Ophthalmologists who are looking for further experience and training in all aspects of medical retina.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants).
Desirable
- Special skills training in the specialty.
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Previous NHS experience
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of experience in general ophthalmology.
- Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty.
- Previous experience of medical retina, including laser treatment.
Desirable
- Evidence of subspeciality training in a specific area of ophthalmology.
- Ability to perform surgery including independent cataract lists.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce
- Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administration ability
- Understanding of management goals.
- Experience with audit
- Evidence of leadership / project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team.
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants).
Desirable
- Special skills training in the specialty.
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Previous NHS experience
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of experience in general ophthalmology.
- Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty.
- Previous experience of medical retina, including laser treatment.
Desirable
- Evidence of subspeciality training in a specific area of ophthalmology.
- Ability to perform surgery including independent cataract lists.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce
- Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administration ability
- Understanding of management goals.
- Experience with audit
- Evidence of leadership / project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team.
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines.
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).
