Acute Ophthalmology Fellow - Cornea & Cataract Surgery

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London seeks a Clinical Fellow in Acute Ophthalmology to provide high-quality care in a busy teaching hospital. The role involves managing both elective and emergency ophthalmology cases, with a particular focus on cataract and corneal procedures. Applicants should have MRCOphth or equivalent qualifications and experience in independent cataract surgery. The position offers a competitive salary of £73,992 plus London zone weighting, with a commitment to sustainable healthcare and research opportunities.

Qualifications

• Wide experience in all aspects of Ophthalmology, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
• Ability to perform independent cataract surgery.
• Experience in day-to-day organization of Ophthalmic services in a busy Teaching Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide service for patients and treatment management duties.
• Participate in on-call rota and manage acute anterior segment conditions.
• Contribute to audit programmes and learning from deaths.

Skills

Effective communicator

Leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams

Understanding of medical audit and quality improvement

Familiarity with information technology

Education

MRCOphth or equivalent

Full registration with GMC with License to Practice

Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)

Job description

A leading healthcare institution in London seeks a Clinical Fellow in Acute Ophthalmology to provide high-quality care in a busy teaching hospital. The role involves managing both elective and emergency ophthalmology cases, with a particular focus on cataract and corneal procedures. Applicants should have MRCOphth or equivalent qualifications and experience in independent cataract surgery. The position offers a competitive salary of £73,992 plus London zone weighting, with a commitment to sustainable healthcare and research opportunities.