Clinical Fellow - Glaucoma

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London seeks a CCT Glaucoma Fellow to manage complex glaucoma cases and perform advanced surgical techniques. The role includes providing comprehensive patient care, engaging in clinical audits, and participating in research activities. Applicants must have MRCOphth or an equivalent qualification, and will benefit from one-to-one consultant training. This position is suitable for experienced trainees looking to enhance their expertise in glaucoma surgery.

Qualifications

• Wide experience in all aspects of Ophthalmology, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
• Specialist training in Glaucoma Surgery.
• Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive service for patients in clinical care.
• Participate in audit and clinical governance programmes.
• Contribute to the Care Group’s research interests.

Skills

Leadership capability

Effective communication

Understanding of medical audit

Education

Registerable medical qualification

MRCOphth or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

A CCT Glaucoma Fellow is required, based at King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill site. The post would suit experienced trainees wishing to consolidate their glaucoma experience and gain further exposure in managing complex glaucoma and undertaking advanced surgical techniques, including Baerveldt and Paul aqueous shunts, glaucoma revision surgery, trabeculectomy, Preserflo Microshunt, and less invasive glaucoma surgery such as iStent implants, Omni canaloplasty/trabeculotomy, excimer laser trabeculostomy, cyclophotocoagulation, and other glaucoma laser procedures. One-to-one consultant surgical training and supervision will be provided, with two dedicated weekly glaucoma theatre sessions.

The appointee must be able to competently undertake cataract surgery independently, as they will be expected to perform cataract surgery in challenging cases and supervise junior trainees.

The tenure of the post is 1 year. Applicants must have MRCOphth or an equivalent qualification. It is expected that the appointee will undertake clinical audits and contribute to clinical research during their training. The appointee will also participate in the out-of-hours on‑call rota for the Denmark Hill site and will have a weekly session in the King's Rapid Eye Service (KRES) at Denmark Hill.

Main duties of the job

Regular clinical duties, based at King's College Hospital and/or Queen Mary’s Hospital, including the management of out‑patients and in‑patients, ward referrals. The post‑holders will be expected to contribute to and participate in the Department’s ongoing clinical audit programme and carry out all necessary administrative duties associated with patient care. They also will have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well‑being of colleagues, visitors and patients, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance responsibilities.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust‑wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person‑centred, digitally‑enabled and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net‑zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required to meet these goals and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Together with other colleagues, to provide a comprehensive service for patients. This includes all aspects of clinical care, treatment, and relevant management duties necessary for the proper functioning of the Care Group.

• Shared responsibility with colleagues for providing 24/7 cover for the Unit on a rota basis, including covering colleagues’ periods of annual leave and short‑term sickness.
• Participation in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.
• Responsibility for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals, as agreed with the Care Group management team.
• Contribution to the Care Group’s research interests, in accordance with the Trust’s R&D framework.
• Contribution to audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality meetings, clinical governance programmes and Learning from Deaths initiatives.
• Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and in line with the operating plan for the service(s).
• Work collaboratively with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure staff productivity within the specialty is maintained and job satisfaction is enhanced, including involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
• Comply with all Trust infection prevention and control policies, including hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental hygiene and food hygiene.
• Prepare for and undertake any protective interventions for which you are responsible, in a manner consistent with evidence‑based practice and maintaining patient safety.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registerable medical qualification
• MRCOphth or equivalent

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of Ophthalmology, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent
• Specialist training in Glaucoma Surgery
• Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research
• Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and exam preparation

Desirable

• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Ophthalmology
• Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes

Skills

Essential

• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement
• Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and cooperate with all medical and paramedical staff

Desirable

• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.