Job summary
This post sits in the Department of Ophthalmology, within the Division of Surgical Care. Extensive clinical experience is offered in specialist clinics in uveitis, cataract, motility, retinopathy of prematurity, genetics, cerebral visual impairment, neuro-ophthalmology and craniofacial work. Research interests are actively encouraged within the ophthalmology clinical research unit.
Main duties of the job
The job is for 40 hours (8 clinical sessions and 2 sessions for administration and research) Adjustments to work plans can be made according to individual requirements in agreement with the consultant body and clinical director. Clinical Fellows are expected to be aware of the principles of clinical governance and to contribute to the aims of the Trust in achieving continuing improvement in all aspects of delivery of the service.
About us
As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.
Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.
We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job plan schedule below is provisional and may be subject to change. The outpatient clinical activity includes supporting the consultant caseload as well as reviewing ward based outpatient and primary care and A&E urgent patients.
Day and Session
Activity
Supervising Clinician
Monday
AM
Study
Primary Care Clinic
PM
Jose Gonzalez-Martin
Tuesday
AM
Theatre
New Clinic
Jose Gonzalez-Martin
PM
Ankur Raj
Wednesday
AM
Theatre
Regional Teaching
Damien Yeo
PM
Thursday
AM
Follow up clinic*
Follow up clinic
Damien Yeo
PM
Ankur Raj
Friday
AM
Follow up clinic
Follow up clinic
Jose Gonzalez-Martin
PM
Ankur Raj
*including anterior/posterior segment, strabismus, CVI and ROP patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job plan schedule below is provisional and may be subject to change. The outpatient clinical activity includes supporting the consultant caseload as well as reviewing ward based outpatient and primary care and A&E urgent patients.
Day and Session
Activity
Supervising Clinician
Monday
AM
Study
Primary Care Clinic
PM
Jose Gonzalez-Martin
Tuesday
AM
Theatre
New Clinic
Jose Gonzalez-Martin
PM
Ankur Raj
Wednesday
AM
Theatre
Regional Teaching
Damien Yeo
PM
Thursday
AM
Follow up clinic*
Follow up clinic
Damien Yeo
PM
Ankur Raj
Friday
AM
Follow up clinic
Follow up clinic
Jose Gonzalez-Martin
PM
Ankur Raj
*including anterior/posterior segment, strabismus, CVI and ROP patients
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- oEvidence of completion of core training in ophthalmology
- FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent in Ophthalmology
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- oEvidence of completion of core training in ophthalmology
- FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent in 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.
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).
