Retina Fellow

We are looking for a 0.8 whole time equivalent Trust Ophthalmology Doctor to join our Acute District General Hospital team. We have a post for Medical Retina, the post is fixed term of up to 12 months. A broad range of general ophthalmology experience can be provided, with some limited access to cataract surgery. Previous experience in medical retina is desirable however not essential. There is also potential to support some of the 1 st on call rota.

Applicants should have or be eligible for full GMC registration, experience in Ophthalmology is essential with some knowledge within Medical retina.

Depending on your level of experience the position will concentrate predominantly on Medical Retina with the option for a small amount of on call responsibilities. This position is a maternity leave cover however the cover can be adapted dependant upon previous experience.

So integral to the responsibilities of our posts are the following objectives:
4 to ensure the delivery of a high quality patient-centred clinical service

4 to provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in that same task

4 to sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate

4 to work in accordance with our trust’s procedures and operating policies

4 to support the business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty

4 to work within the framework of team decisions

4 to show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility

We provide acute hospital services from two large district general hospitals, Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Maternity Services are also provided at Stroud Maternity Hospital. We remain the major provider of secondary care services in the area and analysis shows that for Gloucestershire we are the leading acute healthcare provider by a significant margin.

Overview

We are looking for a 0.8 whole time requivalent Trust Ophthalmology Doctor to join our Acute District General Hospital team. We have a post for Medical Retina, the post is fixed term of up to 12 months. A broad range of general ophthalmology experience can be provided, with some limited access to cataract surgery. Previous experience in medical retina is desirable however not essential. There is also potential to support some of the 1 st on call rota.

Applicants should have or be eligible for full GMC registration, experience in Ophthalmology is essential with some knowledge within Medical retina.