Job summary
OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
MEDICAL RETINA FELLOWSHIP
Applications are invited for the MR fellowships in Ophthalmology based at the John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford, from February 2025 for 12 months in the first instance.
Candidates should be post CCT or equivalent and wish to specialise in MEDICAL RETINA.
This post is suitable for doctors who have completed their training but seek experience in medical retina prior to obtaining a consultant appointment. It is not an approved training post. Candidates are welcome to visit the Department and are invited to contact consultant Peter Charbel Issa at the Oxford Eye Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, The John Radcliffe (Tel: Oxford (01865) 227678).
Any person who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis, in consultation with consultant supervisors. Suitably qualified job-share candidates will be considered.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for an Medical Retina fellowship post in Ophthalmology based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, from February 2025 , for 12 months in the first instance. Candidates should be post CCT or equivalent and wish to specialise in MEDICAL RETINA.
For international applicants, Oxford Eye Hospital is one of the only eye units in the UK approved by the General Medical Council (GMC) to provide direct sponsorship for fast-track visa applications (https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/join-the-register/before-you-apply/list-of-approved-sponsoring-bodies).
About us
The Oxford Eye Hospital and its consultant body has an active research portfolio. Participation in research through the writing up of clinical studies and case reports is encouraged. The Medical Retina Consultants are also part of the cataract surgical team. Fellows have the opportunity to access cataract surgery but only during weekend lists, there is no weekday theatre allocation within this Fellowship. There is also the opportunity to be involved in trainee, and medical student teaching on a formal and informal basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As well as providing for general ophthalmic needs of the local population, the Oxford Eye Hospital receives tertiary and quaternary referral of complex disease so that Fellows can expect a broad exposure across medical retina. The fellowship comprises a bespoke exposure to the subspecialty with an expectation of a small contribution to support the emergency eye department and on-call commitments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As well as providing for general ophthalmic needs of the local population, the Oxford Eye Hospital receives tertiary and quaternary referral of complex disease so that Fellows can expect a broad exposure across medical retina. The fellowship comprises a bespoke exposure to the subspecialty with an expectation of a small contribution to support the emergency eye department and on-call commitments.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- GMC - Registered with a Licence to Practice
- Medical degree
- General training in ophthalmology to specialist level or equivalent with MEDICAL RETINA experience
Desirable
- CCT, CESR or equivalent
- FRCOphth/Part III/MRCOphth
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to conduct clinical and operative care in ophthalmology
- Demonstrate special expertise in the areas of sub-specialty of MEDICAL RETINA
- Higher specialist training in ophthalmology or equivalent
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to organize and manage clinical workload
- To undertake effectively the role of clinical fellow in a large teaching hospital.
- Ability to communicate effectively through good verbal and written skills
- Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels skills should be highly developed.
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- Experience of routine clinical audit
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organization
- NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation
- Interest in taking part in research projects
- Management training and experience
Other Requirements
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- GMC - Registered with a Licence to Practice
- Medical degree
- General training in ophthalmology to specialist level or equivalent with MEDICAL RETINA experience
Desirable
- CCT, CESR or equivalent
- FRCOphth/Part III/MRCOphth
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to conduct clinical and operative care in ophthalmology
- Demonstrate special expertise in the areas of sub-specialty of MEDICAL RETINA
- Higher specialist training in ophthalmology or equivalent
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to organize and manage clinical workload
- To undertake effectively the role of clinical fellow in a large teaching hospital.
- Ability to communicate effectively through good verbal and written skills
- Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels skills should be highly developed.
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- Experience of routine clinical audit
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organization
- NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation
- Interest in taking part in research projects
- Management training and experience
Other Requirements
Essential
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).
