Job summary
Our Ophthalmology Department at Mid & South Essex Hospital Group (MSE) has a fantastic opportunity for a Paediatric and Strabismus Clinical Fellow to join it's specialised friendly team.
You would be required to commence as soon as possible, should be fully trained in General Ophthalmology and have a postgraduate Ophthalmic qualification (FRCOphth or equivalent) for this 1-year Fixed Term post.
Our existing Ophthalmology services, led by 19 Consultants, provide a comprehensive range of services including Glaucoma, Cornea, VR, MR, Paediatrics and Oculoplastics supported by a range of specialist trainees, specialty doctors, fellows and allied health professionals.
With our links to Anglia Ruskin University we are able to provide you and our medical workforce with unique opportunities to participate in medical faculty academic activities in a rapidly developing academic environment and with the Trusts excellent Postgraduate Medical Centre which offers a full programme of events and access to our Medical Library.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to act as point of contact for Paediatric, Strabismus and Neuro-ophthalmology support to junior medical staff within the department, to perform and supervise cataract surgery, to coordinate and undertake acute paediatric and strabismus service, under the guidance of the Consultant Ophthalmologist andcoordinate all administration related to Paediatric and Strabismus outpatient and inpatient treatment.
You will participate in all paediatric and strabismus clinics and theatre sessions and following the completion of the fellowship, you should be confident in performing microscope assisted small incision strabismus surgery independently and also be confident in managing routine and complex ocular motility problems.
Active research is strongly encouraged and you will be given opportunities to publish in peer review journals and to present in national and international meetings
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you fully trained in General Ophthalmology and looking for your next role, then we want to hear from you?
For further details of this great opportunity please see the Job Description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you fully trained in General Ophthalmology and looking for your next role, then we want to hear from you?
For further details of this great opportunity please see the Job Description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Successful completion of FRCOphth or equivalent
Experience
Essential
* Extensive experience in Ophthalmology
* Previous Paeds Ophthalmology experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Successful completion of FRCOphth or equivalent
Experience
Essential
* Extensive experience in Ophthalmology
* Previous Paeds Ophthalmology experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff on sea
SS0 0RY
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