Trust Doctor in Ophthalmology Cornea and Oculoplastics, London
Client:
Barts Health NHS Trust
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
2
Posted:
02.05.2025
Expiry Date:
16.06.2025
Job Description:
Job overview
The post-holder forms part of a team of 14 Consultants supported by an Associate Specialist (1), Clinical Fellows (6), and specialist trainees (5).
The post is a 12-month Cornea and Oculoplastics fellowship that can be extended up to two years. It is based at Whipps Cross University Hospital and offers opportunities to work with Consultants in Cornea, Oculoplastics, and Cataract. The timetable includes clinics and theatre sessions in both sub-specialties weekly, with monthly combined surgeries with ENT for endonasal lacrimal surgery.
Responsibilities include a 1:8 on-call commitment, busy eye casualty sessions, outpatient procedures, ophthalmic surgeries, and managing eye emergencies. The role involves vetting referrals, participating in clinical trials, audits, teaching, and research.
Main duties of the job
1. Attend sub-specialty clinics (Cornea and Oculoplastics)
2. Perform outpatient procedures
3. Attend eye casualty services
4. Perform ophthalmic surgeries
5. Manage eye emergencies including on-call duties (1:8)
6. Vetting ophthalmology referrals
7. Participation in clinical trials and training
8. Support the Cornea and Oculoplastics service
9. Gain surgical exposure in anterior segment, oculoplastic, lacrimal, and cataract surgeries
10. Participate in audits, teaching, research, and clinical trials
The job description may be amended based on changing circumstances and at the discretion of the Clinical Lead.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health NHS Trust aims to be a high-performing, innovative, and safe provider of healthcare, committed to excellence, inclusion, and staff development. We support diversity, inclusion, and the Pregnancy Loss Pledge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Refer to the official job description and person specification for detailed responsibilities.
Please note: The vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. We recommend applying promptly.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* CCT, FRCOphth, MRCOphth or equivalent
* Fellowship in Cornea, Cataract, or Oculoplastics
Experience
* Experience and competence in cataract surgery
* Experience in general, acute, and primary care ophthalmology
* Good knowledge of cornea, anterior segment, and oculoplastics
* Publications in peer-reviewed journals
* Higher degree MD/PhD in Ophthalmology
Skills
* Teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
* Experience with clinical audits
* Understanding of clinical governance
* Competent in electronic patient records systems
* Research experience and participation in clinical trials
Personal and People Development
* Team player
* Flexible and reliable
Specific Requirement
* Participation in on-call rota
Communication
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Created on 02/05/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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