(**) Senior Clinical Fellow Ophthalmology

Transformation Unit; Leigh on Sea; Teletrabalho; GBP 46 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology to join its dedicated team at Southend Hospital. The post is a 12-month fixed-term contract, full-time (40 hours/week) with on-call requirements and a 7-day rota.

The successful candidate will be fully trained in General Ophthalmology, hold FRCOphth or an equivalent qualification, and be GMC-registered. NHS experience is essential for this role with opportunities across sub-specialties.

Qualificações

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• FRCOphth or equivalent postgraduate ophthalmic qualification.
• Full GMC license to practice.

Responsabilidades

• Provide inpatient and outpatient services under consultant supervision.
• Contribute to the emergency out of hours rota.
• Contribute to Eye Casualty in hours rota.
• Attend departmental meetings and participate in MDT/Quality improvement activities.
• Support and teach junior colleagues.

Conhecimentos

Ophthalmology expertise

NHS experience

Formação académica

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

FRCOphth or equivalent

GMC license to practice

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Main area ophthalmology Grade Senior Clinical Fellow Contract Fixed term: 12 months (on call requirement) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (7 day rota working) Job ref 390-MS-SUR-SO-8456

Employer Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Southend Town Westcliff on sea Salary £45,715 - £69,976 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing Today at 23:59

(**) Senior Clinical Fellow Ophthalmology

Senior Clinical Fellow

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

Our Ophthalmology Department at Mid & South Essex Hospital Group (MSE) has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Clinical Fellow to join it's specialised friendly team.

You would be required to commence as soon as possible, should be fully trained in General Ophthalmology and have a postgraduate Ophthalmic qualification (FRCOphth or equivalent) for this 1-year Fixed Term post.

Our existing Ophthalmology services, led by 19 Consultants, provide a comprehensive range of services including Glaucoma, Cornea, VR, MR, Paediatrics and Oculoplastics supported by a range of specialist trainees, specialty doctors, fellows and allied health professionals.

With our links to Anglia Ruskin University we are able to provide you and our medical workforce with unique opportunities to participate in medical faculty academic activities in a rapidly developing academic environment and with the Trusts excellent Postgraduate Medical Centre which offers a full programme of events and access to our Medical Library.

Main duties of the job

You will contribute to the ST3+ Ophthalmology out of hours rota at Southend Hospital which will include long days and non-resident shifts depending on experience. you will therefore have completed core surgical training (or equivalent) , have completed part 1 FRCOphth (UK), be registered with the GMC and have experience working within the NHS.

There will be opportunity for time in our specialty and sub-specialty theatres and clinics depending on experience. Specialty and sub-specialty areas of interest within the department include corneal, oculoplastics, glaucoma, mascular disease, neuro-ophthalmology and paediatric ophthalmology

You will be expected to;

• Provide inpatient and outpatient services (theatres and clinics) under consultant supervision
• Contribute to the emergency out of hours rota
• Contribute to the Eye Casualty in hours rota
• Conduct patient management in line with plans agreed with the Consultants
• Support and teach junior colleagues effectively
• Participate in M&M and MDT meetings
• Contribute to Quality & Improvement Projects within the department
• Attend departmental meetings

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Successful completion of FRCOphth or equivalent
• Full GMC with license to practice

Experience

• Extensive experience in Ophthalmology
• vidence of completion of key competencies equivalent to at least CT/junior registrar level
• Experience of working out of hours with limited supportGood and wide ranging recent experience of Ophthalmology in a large acute hospital - including busy outpatients, A&E and theatres.

Teaching, Audit and Research

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit/quality improvement

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold. Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

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.