Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Ophthalmology Department at the Royal Free London for a Senior Clinical Vitreo Retina Fellow for a period of 12 months.
The post will work within the Royal Free London's ophthalmology department which provides a full range of ophthalmology services at six main sites across north London. These sites include the Royal Free, Whittington, St Pancras, Barnet, Chase Farm and Edgware Community Hospitals. The post-holder will also have the opportunity to join in the weekly teaching and educational sessions at the Royal Free.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our dynamic department at a time of expansion and development. We are at the forefront of innovation, developing community based ophthalmology, a high quality eye casualty service, expanding our VR service and the development of a multi-disciplinary approach to stable glaucoma management.
The job plan offers great opportunity to learn and develop in the sub-specialty.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- MRC OPHTH (UK) or equivalent
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- audit experience
- Organisational skills
- Leadership skills
Desirable
- teaching experience
- Research and publication record
- Communication skills
Experience
Essential
- medical retina experience in UK
- Broad experience in general clinical Ophthalmology
Desirable
- virtual clinics review
- Training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- MRC OPHTH (UK) or equivalent
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- audit experience
- Organisational skills
- Leadership skills
Desirable
- teaching experience
- Research and publication record
- Communication skills
Experience
Essential
- medical retina experience in UK
- Broad experience in general clinical Ophthalmology
Desirable
- virtual clinics review
- Training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
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).
