Ophthalmology Cataract Fellow LED ST3 Equivalent

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay Hospitalで網膜前方の白内障手術を専門とするOphthalmology Cataract Fellow LED ST3 Equivalentを募集します。12か月の固定期間、週10セッションの勤務形態で、シャリアルな臨床業務と教育・訓練の機会があります。

組織は英国の統合ケア体制の一員として、患者の安全・ケア優先を基本に掲げ、研修・研究にも力を入れています。UKの医療制度に基づく実務経験を積む好機です。

Qualifications

• Part I FRCOphth or Part I/II MRCOphth or equivalent海外資格を含む。
• Full GMC Registration (licence to practise)を要する。
• 英語能力の要件（GCSE/IELTS等）を満たす。
• Teaching資格を有すること。

Responsibilities

• 高品質のケアを提供し、 junior medical staff の指導・監督を行う。
• 迅速な評価・治療・臨床判断を推進し、安全と品質を保つ。
• 大学・大学院教育の支援と後輩・専門医の訓練を担当する。
• 他部署・管理職と連携して部門の問題に対処する。
• 関連する監査・品質保証プロセスに参加する。
• 地域GPとの連携を含むコミュニケーションを行う。

Education

FRCOphth Part I or MRCOphth Part I/II or equivalent

GMC Registration with licence to practise

UK medical school graduation or IELTS/English proficiency

Teaching qualification

Job description

Ophthalmology Cataract Fellow LED ST3 Equivalent

NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow

Main area Ophthalmology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 388-8344961-M&D

Site Torbay Hospital Town Torquay Salary £67,325 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 08:00

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology, with a specialist interest in cataract surgery to join our team at Torbay Hospital. This post is to complement our upcoming workforce changes whilst we expand our department. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the department to discuss the post and the possibilities for development once in the role. This is a 12 month fixed term position working 10 PA’s per week.

Main duties of the job

• This is a full time post and will include cataract, general, urgent referral as well as specialist clinics, and access to surgery theatre lists. There would be a 1 in 8 first on-call commitment with prospective cover for colleagues leave, this is non-resident. There is a separate sub regional vitreoretinal on-call. Secretarial support will be provided for the period of the post with computer access.
• Patient safety, dignity and care are the highest priority and at the centre of all that we do.

Working for our organisation

We are a forward thinking, very well equipped and supported department who provide a very wide range of ophthalmic services including vitreo-retinal surgery, medical retina including uveitis, oculo-plastics including lacrimal surgery and specialist thyroid clinics, glaucoma, corneal services PK, DALK, DSAEK and DMEK, paediatric services, adult motility and cataract surgery.

We have a talented and enthusiastic body of nurses, orthoptists and optometrists trained to work in glaucoma, paediatrics, cornea, diabetic and macular clinics, perform botox injections, treat lid cysts and perform electrolysis, give intravitreal injections and provide sub-tenon blocks for cataract surgery.

The orthoptists and optometrists are involved in LogMAR vision testing, refraction and patient assessment for the macular service including research studies. We also have a full time ophthalmic photographer and a dedicated research nurse. We have an optometrist with contact lens experience, and have experienced sessional optometrists supporting the paediatric and macular services. Our talented orthoptic department provide an enhanced service including paediatric LVA, a service for adult learning disabled patients, stroke rehabilitation and support for the macular, diabetic, cornea, glaucoma and paediatric clinics. We have highly trained and accredited orthoptists and optometrists in virtual medical retina, diabetic retina and macular clinics, and orthoptic led in-school vision screening scheme.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To provide high quality care to patients including clinical leadership and supervision of junior medical staff, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care are provided to all patients attending the hospital.
• To be proactive in ensuring that all patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision making, whilst ensuring our standard to deliver safe quality and performance are delivered and sustained.
• To contribute to teaching and training at undergraduate and postgraduate level and supervised and train the juniors and specialty doctors. To be proactive in the department’s clinical governance agenda and take on leadership roles to support continuous learning and improvement, thereby abiding by the clinical and corporate governance policies of the Trust.
• To liaise with clinicians and managers within and outside the department to address any issues arising that may affect the services.
• To participate in relevant audit and quality assurance processes.
• To communicate with local GPs

Other responsibilities include:

• Communication: This will include the responsibility for and arrangement of communication and liaison with all other medical and service departments within the Trust as well as other Trusts.
• Teaching: To have an active role in the junior doctor training programme.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Part 1 FRCOphth or Parts 1 & 2 MRCOphth or an equivalent overseas qualification.
• Full GMC Registration (with licence to practice).
• Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS or graduate of a UK Medical School.
• Teaching qualification

Knowledge

• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of ophthalmic problems both emergency and elective.
• Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Ability to prioritise clinical need.
• Ability to supervise multi-disciplinary teams.
• Willing to work to guidelines and group decisions
• Ability to demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of NHS structures, management and current political issues, including awareness of national strategic plans and constraints.
• Ability to demonstrate willingness to lead clinical teams Effective specialist clinical service.
• Experience of Audit and Management.
• Proven ability to teach clinical skills within multi-disciplinary teams applying evidence based knowledge.
• Willingness and ability to contribute to departmental and Trust teaching Programmes
• Fellowship or ASTO/TSC in a sub specialist interest that compliments our department
• Evidence of innovative development and implementation of guidance.
• Evidence of involving patients in practice.
• Active interest in IT.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
• Evidence of relevant research, publications or presentations

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.