Job overview

Applications are invited for a Fellowship position in Ophthalmology  for a period of one year.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and energetic experienced Ophthalmologist to train in Cornea with exposure to a Consultant with broad expertise from lamellar Transplants through to Refractive Surgery with modern technology.

The Corneal Unit specialises in lamellar Keratoplasty, Anterior Segment Reconstruction and Keratorefractive Surgery. The department is highly equipped for Corneal Surgery.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will actively conduct/participate in audits related to both clinical and non-clinical aspect of the work and participate in hospital Clinical Audit Programmes and Clinical Governance. 

To assist in the management and support of junior staff according to Trust policies and in line with the requirements of the clinical service.

Where possible, the post holders will be encouraged to develop a research interest compatible with the background of the department and its facilities. Audit will be a mandatory part of this role.

To maintain effective communication and working relationships with medical, scientific, management, technical and nursing staff, as required for performing the responsibilities of this post.  This includes electronic communication within the department, the Trust, and with national and international colleagues.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.  Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.