Post Overview
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow in External, Cataract and Urgent care. The post will be suitable for an experienced clinical fellow looking to expand their skills with an exciting and varied timetable both in out-patient and surgical sessions. The role will give the successful applicant the opportunity to gain experience in a world-renowned teaching hospital. All clinical sessions will take place at Moorfields at Croydon and there will be a chance to attend the City Road teaching sessions when appropriate and use the facilities at the City Road site including the Institute of Ophthalmology library. This post includes a surgical session to allow a Cataract/Corneal Surgeon to develop their skills alongside a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon.
Responsibilities
* Diagnose and manage patients under the care of the Consultant
* Manage urgent cases presenting at any time during the week
* Supervise junior medical staff (specialty trainees) where appropriate and participate in informal and formal teaching for allied health professionals
* The post holder will also be expected to gain experience in general and emergency ophthalmology covering comprehensive training topics in conditions ranging from oculoplastics, cornea, neuro-ophthalmology, medical retina, cataract, uveitis and paediatrics.
* At the end of the fellowship, the post holder will be able to independently diagnose and manage the majority of emergency eye conditions.
* Provide surgical sessions to allow a Cataract/Corneal Surgeon to develop their skills alongside a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon.
* Attend City Road teaching sessions when appropriate and use the facilities at the City Road site including the Institute of Ophthalmology library.
* Work in outpatient and surgical sessions at Moorfields at Croydon.
Benefits
* Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
* Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
* Free 24/7 independent counselling service
* Learning and development opportunities
* Easy and quick transport links
* A range of attractive benefits and discounts
* Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
* Free Pilates classes
* Full support and training to develop your skills
* Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more. For the full range of benefits, see our Moorfields benefits document.
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