Job summary
Our well established, high performing Ophthalmology service based at Kingston Hospital is part of Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KHT) provides assessment and management as part of a regional system of care focused on improving population health locally and regionally.
The thriving Ophthalmology department runs busy outpatient clinics, an acute referral service and day surgery lists provided by a dedicated multidisciplinary team of medical clinicians, in conjunction with a full range of allied health care professionals and specialist nurses.
The department is an active participate of the formal regional clinical governance and research network and is housed in the dedicated Royal Eye Unit at Kingston Hospital.
Main duties of the job
1. Promotion of and participation in general departmental and Retina Journal Club teaching within the department
2. Flexible cover of the clinical commitments of the department
3. Active involvement in research and to continue to maintain and update own professional knowledge
4. To fulfil all the general conditions applying to employees of the Trust
About us
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nurseryat Kingston Hospital,wellbeingpractitioners,regular wellbeing classes,dedicatedstaffphysiotherapist, comprehensiveoccupationalhealth services, 24/7employeeassistanceprogramme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full-time clinical post based at The Royal Eye Unit, Kingston Hospital, to provide elective and emergency care for ophthalmology patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
This is a full-time clinical post, primarily based at The Royal Eye Unit, Kingston Hospital, to provide elective and emergency care for ophthalmology patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
The Fellow will be given protected theatre sessions to allow exposure and training in advanced cataract and vitreoretinal surgery supervised by the vitreoretinal consultant lead.
This is an ideal post for those aiming to obtain and develop subspecialty training in the management of retinal disease with exposure to medical and surgical retinal diseases.
Kingston hospital has regular clinics specialising in age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, and general retinal diseases.
The post holder will receive training in the management of medical and vitreoretinal retinal disorders, including vitreoretinal surgical procedures, intravitreal injections and insertion of intravitreal steroid implants and retinal laser procedures.
To maintain their general ophthalmic skills, the post holder will have a regular Eye Casualty session at Kingston Hospital.
To supervise and organise the Retina Journal Club that is held weekly (On Thursday morning) at the REU.
Regular clinical duties, based at The Royal Eye Unit, Kingston Hospital involve the management of ophthalmic outpatients which may include a community clinic close to the hospital, with support from a Retina Consultant.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full-time clinical post based at The Royal Eye Unit, Kingston Hospital, to provide elective and emergency care for ophthalmology patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
This is a full-time clinical post, primarily based at The Royal Eye Unit, Kingston Hospital, to provide elective and emergency care for ophthalmology patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
The Fellow will be given protected theatre sessions to allow exposure and training in advanced cataract and vitreoretinal surgery supervised by the vitreoretinal consultant lead.
This is an ideal post for those aiming to obtain and develop subspecialty training in the management of retinal disease with exposure to medical and surgical retinal diseases.
Kingston hospital has regular clinics specialising in age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, and general retinal diseases.
The post holder will receive training in the management of medical and vitreoretinal retinal disorders, including vitreoretinal surgical procedures, intravitreal injections and insertion of intravitreal steroid implants and retinal laser procedures.
To maintain their general ophthalmic skills, the post holder will have a regular Eye Casualty session at Kingston Hospital.
To supervise and organise the Retina Journal Club that is held weekly (On Thursday morning) at the REU.
Regular clinical duties, based at The Royal Eye Unit, Kingston Hospital involve the management of ophthalmic outpatients which may include a community clinic close to the hospital, with support from a Retina Consultant.
Person Specification
Ophthalmology
Essential
Desirable
ophthalmology
Essential
Desirable
- NHS Ophthalmology Experience
Person Specification
Ophthalmology
Essential
Desirable
ophthalmology
Essential
Desirable
- NHS Ophthalmology Experience
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).
