Clinical fellow Ophthalmology- Special interest in Glaucoma

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work

Car lease schemes

Season ticket loan

Onsite leisure facilities membership

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Glaucoma for a 12-month fixed-term appointment across Western Eye Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in the diagnosis, management and surgical treatment of glaucoma within a high-volume tertiary referral service The successful candidate will join a highly regarded glaucoma team providing specialist care to a diverse patient population across North West

Responsibilities

• Out-patient care of Glaucoma patients
• Involvement in ad hoc care and emergencies and provide advice when off site
• Undertake A&E sessions at the Western Eye Hospital
• Maintain good communication with GP, optometrists, hospital clinicians and other allied professionals
• Provide teaching to medical students, other junior doctors, optometrists
• Assist in academic and pharmaceutical research activities within the department
• Assist in the management and development of the clinical service

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic ophthalmologist looking to develop advanced skills in glaucoma within one of the UK's leading ophthalmic services?

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a motivated and ambitious Clinical Fellow in Glaucoma for a 12-month fixed-term appointment based across Western Eye Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital. This post offers an excellent opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in the diagnosis, management and surgical treatment of glaucoma within a high-volume tertiary referral service

About the Role

The Successful Candidate Will Join a Highly Regarded Glaucoma Team Providing Specialist Care To a Diverse Patient Population Across North West London And Beyond. The Post Is Designed To Provide Advanced Experience In All Aspects Of Glaucoma Management, Including

• Glaucoma outpatient clinics
• Virtual glaucoma services
• Laser procedures
• Cataract surgery in patients with glaucoma
• Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)
• Surgical exposure to trabeculectomy and glaucoma drainage devices
• Multidisciplinary working alongside consultants, specialist nurses, optometrists and allied healthcare professionals

Please note that the vacancies advertised may be subject to change prior to interview.

The Post Holder Will Be Involved In

• Out-patient care of Glaucoma patients
• To be involved in their ad hoc care and emergencies and to be available for advice when off site.
• To undertake A&E sessions at the Western Eye Hospital
• To maintain good communication with GP, optometrists, hospital clinicians and other allied professionals
• To provide teaching to medical students, other junior doctors, optometrists
• To assist in academic and pharmaceutical research activities within the department
• To assist in the management and development of the clinical service

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.

The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Martin Higgins Job title: General Manager Email address: [e-mail]