Senior Vitreoretinal Fellow

1 month ago


Southampton, United Kingdom University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Applicants are invited for a senior vitreoretinal fellow (12 months fixed term) at the Southampton Eye Unit, University Hospitals Southampton NHS FT. It will provide you with a broad grounding in the diagnosis and management of retinal diseases. You will have the opportunity to attend 3-4 vitreoretinal theatre sessions per week and to be trained by three consultant Vitreoretinal surgeons. There is an active academic interest within the department and you would be allowed to do clinical research.
The Vitreoretinal team consists of 3 Consultant ophthalmologists, supported by 2 senior fellows and a trainee. The service has recently expanded with offsite virtual VR clinics and has a high throughput of VR surgical cases with plans to start operating in more off-site locations.

Please see the attached job description for full detail

To manage the VR theatre diary overseeing all of the emergency cases

To attend theatre and clinic sessions alongside the consultants

To provide a subspecialty opinion to other colleagues within the department

To actively participate in research

To participate on the general on call for ophthalmology

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Southampton Eye Unit

The Southampton Eye Unit is a purpose-built block within the University Hospital Southampton NHS FT. The department underwent an exciting expansion in 2022 and consists of an inpatient ward and custom-built day-surgery unit and three fully equipped ophthalmic theatres in the Southampton Eye unit and a dedicated ophthalmic theatre on the Lymington site. There is a dedicated eye emergency department and an independent out patient facility. We also have an administrative area within our footprint including a refurbished junior doctors room.

To manage the VR theatre diary overseeing all of the emergency case

To attend theatre and clinic sessions alongside the consultant

To provide a subspecialty opinion to other colleagues within the department

To actively participate in research

To participate on the general on call rota for ophthalmology

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

A driven individual looking to gain extensive experience in VR surgery. Please see the attached Person Specification for further details.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.



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