Clinical Fellow Glaucoma

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Clinical Fellow Glaucoma

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Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.Job overviewThis is an excellent opportunity to join our dynamic glaucoma service within the ophthalmology service at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. The position is based at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford but some cross site travel may be required.This fellowship provides extensive clinical and surgical experience in the diagnosis and management of Glaucoma. Some prior experience in glaucoma for this position is essential. The post may involve component working in the eye emergency clinic and has on call commitment.The department is well equipped with modern equipment including OCT’s lasers and dedicated Ophthalmic operating theatres.Main duties of the jobTo gain comprehensive experience in:

• Managing complex glaucoma patients
• Performing a full range of laser treatments for glaucoma
• Performing glaucoma surgery, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery and complex cataract surgery
• Supervision of allied health professionals working within the glaucoma service and junior doctors training within the department of ophthalmology
• To support the provision of the ophthalmology service including glaucoma clinics, laser clinics, surgery, eye emergency clinic and ward referrals.
• To contribute to the development overall of the glaucoma and ophthalmology service.
• To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.

To work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure the high performance in outpatients.Working for our organisationMid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesRegular clinical duties, which include the management of out-patients and in-patients, including ward referrals. The post holder will also be expected to take part in the on-call rota at Broomfield Hospital.Some Cross site working may be required.Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.We look forward to your application.Person specificationqualaificationsEssential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Successful completion of FRCOphth or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• previous experience in ophthalmology and Glaucoma

EligibilityEssential criteria

• Eligible for full GMC Registration
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Documents to download

• Glaucoma Clinical Fellow BRM (PDF, 514.2KB)
• Privacy Policy (PDF, 441.0KB)
• Behaviours Framework (JPG, 298.0KB)
• Medical Payscales 5/2024 R (PDF, 156.0KB)

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Location

Chelmsford, Essex

Job date

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:12:01 GMT

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