Glaucoma Clinical Fellow: Advanced Ophthalmology

NHS Jobs; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 50.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical fellow in Ophthalmology with a special interest in Glaucoma. The role involves assessing, diagnosing and managing glaucoma and related conditions in outpatient and virtual clinic settings, with comprehensive ophthalmic examinations including visual fields and OCT imaging.

You will participate in consultant-led and independent glaucoma clinics, perform SLT and YAG laser procedures, and contribute to cataract and glaucoma

Qualifikationen

• Experience in assessing and managing glaucoma preferred.
• Experience in outpatient and virtual clinics beneficial.
• Competence in ophthalmic diagnostics (visual fields, OCT, optic nerve assessment) encouraged.

Aufgaben

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients with glaucoma, ocular hypertension and related conditions within outpatient and virtual clinic settings.
• Undertake comprehensive ophthalmic examinations, including interpretation of visual fields, OCT imaging, optic nerve assessment and other diagnostic investigations.
• Formulate and implement treatment plans under consultant supervision where appropriate.
• Participate in consultant-led and independent glaucoma clinics according to experience and competency.
• Perform laser procedures including Selective Laser Trabeculolasty (SLT), YAG laser procedures and other treatments as appropriate.
• Participate in cataract surgery and glaucoma surgical procedures, with opportunities for graded surgical responsibility dependent upon experience and competency.
• Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation and correspondenc
• Service Delivery Contribute to the efficient delivery of glaucoma services across Western Eye Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital.
• Support the management of patient pathways to ensure safe, effective and timely care.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, specialist nurses, optometrists, orthoptists and administrative teams to maintain service quality and performance standards.
• Participate in departmental rota commitments, including out-of-hours and on-call duties where required.

Jobbeschreibung

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical fellow in Ophthalmology with a special interest in Glaucoma. The role involves assessing, diagnosing and managing glaucoma and related conditions in outpatient and virtual clinic settings, with comprehensive ophthalmic examinations including visual fields and OCT imaging.

You will participate in consultant-led and independent glaucoma clinics, perform SLT and YAG laser procedures, and contribute to cataract and glaucoma