Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Glaucoma

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in Manchester is seeking an experienced Ophthalmologist for a fellowship. Applicants must possess a medical degree, FRCOphth, and a strong background in managing ophthalmic conditions, including glaucoma. The role requires proven surgical skills and a commitment to education, evidenced by teaching junior medical staff and engaging in clinical audit processes. This is a pivotal opportunity to contribute to research and education within a reputable Trust.

Qualifications

• MB ChB or equivalent and significant experience in Ophthalmology required.
• Ability to perform cataract surgery unsupervised is essential.
• Evidence of teaching junior staff and involvement in clinical audit required.

Skills

Emergency management in ophthalmology

Cataract surgery

Clinical audit

Teaching and training skills

Research publication

Education

Medical Degree (Mb ChB or equivalent)

FRCOphth (or equivalent)

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria

• Medical Degree (Mb ChB or equivalent)
• Significant experience in Ophthalmology
• Completion of basic surgical training
• FRCOphth (or equivalent postgraduate qualification)
• Ability to manage a range of emergency and elective conditions within the scope of ophthalmology
• Ability to perform routine cataract surgery unsupervised
• Proven experience in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma

Desirable criteria

• Completion of Higher Specialist Training or within 3 months of CCT
• Postgraduate Degree (e.g. MD, PhD)

Other Requirements

Essential criteria

• Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council

Audit and Teaching

Essential criteria

• Evidence of Clinical Audit in Ophthalmology
• Commitment to continuing medical education and the requirements of clinical governance and audit
• Evidence of teaching and training junior medical staff
• Evidence of teaching Undergraduate Students
• Evidence of teaching or training allied health professionals

Academic Achievements

Essential criteria

• Publications in recognised ophthalmic or related journals
• Evidence of Research projects relating to glaucoma
• Willingness to undertake glaucoma related research during fellowship post

Desirable criteria

• Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training

Interpersonal Skills

Essential criteria

• Communication Skills
• Team working Skills
• Leadership Skills

Desirable criteria

• Organisation Skills

Applicant requirements

• 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.

Documents to download

• Glaucoma Fellow JD (PDF, 656.5KB)
• Glaucoma fellow PS (PDF, 448.6KB)
• Functional requirements (PDF, 920.2KB)
• Candidate Essential Guide Medical and Dental (PDF, 1.4MB)