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South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

CLINICAL FELLOW IN OCULOPLASTICS AND ORBIT

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SOUTH TEES HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

The James Cook University Hospital - Middlesbrough

CLINICAL FELLOW IN OCULOPLASTICS AND ORBIT

Starting August 2024 for one year with an option to extend.

Full time

The post is suitable to those who have completed their ophthalmology training and wish to gain additional experience in oculoplastic and orbital disease to support their career as an oculoplastic surgeon. The fellowship provides complete training in oculoplastic, orbit and lacrimal disease. There is also a general on call commitment and some general and eye casualty work incorporated into the timetable.

Main duties of the job

The post offers complete surgical training in oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbit including orbital decompression surgery. Oculoplastic clinics run alongside a designated consultant so that support and supervision is available. The department currently has 4 oculoplastic consultants so there is a wide exposure to clinical and surgical techniques.

About us

The post offers comprehensive experience in all aspects of ophthalmology in a well-supported and closely supervised environment. We welcome applicants from around the world and post CCT UK trainees who are focused on a future career as an oculoplastic surgeon.

Previous post holders have been appointed as oculoplastic consultants throughout the world.

Doctors applying for the post should be registered or eligible to be registered with the UK General Medical Council.

The post is full time and operates a first on-call 1:8 rota which includes prospective cover for annual and study leave.

Details

Date posted

13 September 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CC-MED-0181

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • FRCOphth part 1 or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

Desirable

  • FRCOphth or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Two years' experience in general ophthalmology
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • FRCOphth part 1 or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

Desirable

  • FRCOphth or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Two years' experience in general 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant

Gar-Yun Wong

gar-yun.wong@nhs.net

01642850850

Details

Date posted

13 September 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CC-MED-0181

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


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