Glaucoma Fellow

1 week ago

Norwich, United Kingdom Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Applications are invited for a full time Glaucoma Fellow appointment suitable for senior ophthalmology trainees who wish to pursue subspecialty training in glaucoma.

The goal of this fellowship training is to complement the basic knowledge gained in core specialty training in ophthalmology and to provide you with greater exposure to the diagnosis and management of a wide range of glaucoma disorders. There is great emphasis on clinical and surgical hands-on training to prepare you for a consultant post. The department has three consultant ophthalmologists who specialise in glaucoma along with a glaucoma nurse team.

The length of the educational program is 12 months (from August 2024 until August 2025) of full time education. This period may be extended if mutually agreed. This time includes appropriate short periods for vacation, special assignments, or exceptional individual circumstances approved by the supervisor. Ophthalmology requires an intensive continuum of training therefore it should not be interrupted by frequent and/or prolonged periods of absence

Main duties of the job

The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals.

Undertake all clinics and operating lists as specified in the timetable Participate in general on call rota Deal with administration related to patient management in a timely manner Deal with patient administration when consultant on leave Contribute to regular presentations and journal clubs Contribute to regional postgraduate teaching sessions Be contactable by mobile phone and email Undertake clinics at satellite locations Undertake clinical research and to aim to present work at Responsibility for both inpatient and outpatient care of patients

This role provides an excellent exposure to surgery with opportunities to improve techniques in the fields of glaucoma filtration surgery, bleb management, MIGS, cyclodiode laser therapy and phacoemulsification. Glaucoma tube implantation is occasionally performed and the aim would be for the Fellow to be involved with such cases as appropriate.The Fellow will be encouraged to take an active role in the day to day supervision of the junior medical staff/medical students and to contribute to their teaching.

All employees, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N& N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.

Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

Full registration with the GMC with License to Practice Basic medical qualification (MB BS or equivalent) MRCOphth or equivalent

Desirable

GMC with License to Practice Basic medical qualification (MB BS or equivalent) MRCOphth or equivalent Other relevant qualifications Certificate of eligibility for entry into higher specialist training (CEEHST), Royal College of Ophthalmologists (for UK applicants). A copy of the Certificate should be attached to the application or brought to interview

Aptitudes and skills required
Essential

Ability to take a detailed ophthalmic history, perform a good ophthalmic examination, put forward a differential diagnosis and formulate a treatment plan. Previous experience of managing glaucoma patients in out-patient setting Evidence of surgical dexterity

Desirable

Ability to manage the common ophthalmic emergencies. Publications Computer skills

Experience
Essential

At least 3 years recent experience in General Ophthalmology, in posts recognised for training by the appropriate Surgical Royal College Experience of unsupervised phako-emulsification cataract surgery

Desirable

Six months experience at SHO (StR equivalent) level in another relevant specialty e.g. General Medicine, A& E, Neurology and Neurosurgery. Experience of supervised intraocular and extraocular surgery

Circumstances
Essential

Pre-employment health screening. Willing to work in different locations Willingness to be flexible should the need arise

Personal qualities/ temperament
Essential

Enthusiasm and commitment Leadership skills Diplomacy Probity Ability to cope with stress Flexible and able to adapt to Change Conscientious Ability to work in a team Ability to work under pressure To be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English

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