Glaucoma Fellow

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Ophthalmology Department are currently recruiting for a Clinical Fellow in Glaucoma.

The Glaucoma Fellow post will be supporting the large Glaucoma department in providing key clinical services to the department. Recent fellows have enjoyed superb clinical and surgical training and mentoring from a large team of Glaucoma sub-specialists.

This post will be based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital but travel to Wycombe and Amersham Hospitals may be needed in line with service.

There are 4 Substantive Glaucoma consultants and a 5 th locum consultant as well as an experienced Specialty Doctor.

This post is fixed term for 12 months Fixed Term Contract in the first instance with a possible extension for 12 months Fixed Term.

The successful applicant will have training in the clinical and surgical management of the Glaucoma with clinical work-up and decision making in the out-patient setting. There will also be surgical training in cataract surgery in glaucoma patients, trabeculectomy, Preserflo, ECP endolaser and cyclodiode laser, Baerveldt and / or Paul tubes and MIGS surgery including iStent and OMNI. The post holder will also have glaucoma laser lists for iridotomy and SLT.

The post-holder should expect occasional routine cataract lists and sessions in eye casualty.

Research and audit are actively encouraged and supported.

Supervision of junior trainees may be required depending on experience

General Conditions of Appointment

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of ophthalmology patients.

To share with colleagues’ responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Glaucoma Service e.g. assessment of new patients and follow-up patients, performing Glaucoma laser procedures and assisting with theatre lists.

Some input into the teaching and training of junior staff.

To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.

To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).

Annual Appraisal and job planning are a core requirement of this post to ensure that the work of this post is fully aligned with the objectives of the Trust

The appointee will be expected to cover for colleagues’ absence from duty based on mutually agreed arrangements with the department and with the employing Trust. This is arranged by mutual agreement of colleagues and approval of the department manager. It is essential that six weeks’ notice is given to allow for proper planning and prevent cancellation of clinics. This includes all forms of leave.

For further information regarding this opportunity, please review the attached supporting documents : Job Description & Person Specification

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Please see attached job description and person specification for details for this role for full information and additional data.

Please note applicants MUST hold a Full GMC Registration with the Licence to Practice in the UK.