Glaucoma Fellow

Job overview

Glaucoma Fellow

12-month Fixed Term

We are currently seeking a motivated ophthalmologist to take up the position of senior clinical Ophthalmology fellow for 12 months. This is an important post based at Whipps Cross University Hospital, and we are hoping to recruit an innovative and committed individual. It will provide comprehensive training opportunities in glaucoma and in cataract surgery. There is a 1:8 first on-call commitment. See the job description for further details

Main duties of the job
The post-holder forms part of a team of 10 Consultants supported by an Associate Specialist (1), Clinical Fellows (6) and Specialist Trainees (4).

The post is a 12 month glaucoma fellowship that may be extended for up to 2 years. The post is based primarily at Whipps Cross University Hospital and provides the opportunity to work with the Glaucoma Consultants. The timetable includes a variety of complex glaucoma and cataract clinics and 2-3 theatre sessions. An interest in research is important as the unit has a rapidly developing research unit.

Main duties of the job

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Whipps Cross Hospital is currently seeking a motivated ophthalmologist to take up the position of Glaucoma Fellow. This post will provide clinical experience and training opportunities in glaucoma. Candidates should be able to demonstrate that they have achieved surgical skills to a level including independent cataract surgery. This post is not recognised for specialist training by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists at this time.

We would strongly encourage all prospective candidates to make contact with the department (names below) to find out more about the potential options and whether you would be a suitable candidate.

Person specification

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