Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Ophthalmology (ST6+ Equiv.)

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in Camden Town is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Ophthalmology for a one-year fixed term. The position includes outpatient clinics, theatre sessions, and ward referrals. Candidates should possess experience in paediatric ophthalmology and strong communication skills. The hospital promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, welcoming applicants from various backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric ophthalmology.
• Ability to assist in complex surgical procedures.
• Strong communication skills to see patients post-operatively.

Responsibilities

• Arrange operating lists with support from the clinician's assistant and clinical nurse specialist.
• Perform medical clerking and admission procedures.
• See patients post-operatively on the day of theatre and the following morning.

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting a fixed term, one-year Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Ophthalmology (ST6+) to join Great Ormond Street Hospital. The fellow will have 6 outpatient clinics, 1–2 theatre sessions, 1/2 non-clinical sessions and 1–2 ward referral sessions per week. Theatre sessions will provide experience assisting at complex procedures including corneal grafting, glaucoma, infant lens implantation and oculoplastic procedures. Depending on previous surgical experience and skills, the fellow may undertake paediatric cataract and strabismus surgery under consultant supervision. The fellow will arrange, with the support of the clinician's assistant and clinical nurse specialist, the operating list, perform medical clerking and admission, see patients post-operatively after theatre on the day and the next morning, and prescribe medications and write discharge summaries.

Responsibilities

• Arrange operating lists with support from the clinician's assistant and clinical nurse specialist.
• Perform medical clerking and admission procedures.
• See patients post-operatively on the day of theatre and the following morning; prescribe medications and write discharge summaries.
• Participate in paediatric ophthalmology cases across three clinical teams; each fellow spends four months on each team.
• Attend 6 outpatient clinics per week, 1–2 theatre sessions, 1/2 non-clinical sessions and 1–2 ward referral sessions.

Working for our organisation / Commitment to you

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job based on ability and merit, through a fair, open, consistent process free from bias and discrimination. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and to fostering a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of unemployment. We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members. We have policies to ensure fair and consistent treatment of applicants and employees and are accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We have active staff networks for BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women, open to all employees.

Recruitment process and other notes

The recruitment process for admin and clerical roles at Bands 2–4 includes a two-stage process with an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test; only those who pass will proceed to a formal interview. The closing date is indicative; vacancies may close early once sufficient applications are received. Shortlisting criteria may include additional considerations if volumes are high. Applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside others. For more information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.