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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Contract
12 months (Fixed term for 12 months)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week (40 hours per week)
Job ref
164-6175400
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queen's Medical Centre
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£63,152 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Ophthalmology Fellow in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

Job overview

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

FELLOWSHIP IN OPHTHALMIC PLASTIC AND RECONTRUCTIVE SURGERY - OPHTHALMOLOGY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified ophthalmologists for one funded post for a period of 12 months.  The post is to start as soon as possible.

This post is designed as a post CCST position, Specialist Registrars nearing completion of training or equivalent will also be considered. Please note however that the period may not be accredited for CCST training by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

Main duties of the job

This is an opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to gain extensive experience in Oculoplastics whilst working within a busy ophthalmic teaching department that provides Eye Casualty, inpatient and outpatient services that include a comprehensive range of sub specialties. The successful candidate will be a key member of an enthusiastic team of medical staff providing a quality service to a busy department.

As part of our commitment to provide the best care to our patients, we will in the near future be extending our Ophthalmology service to include some evening, weekend and bank holiday work.  As a member of the team you will be expected to participate in the provision of this extended service on a rota basis.

Working for our organisation

During 2022/2023 the department had 6,164 admissions/day cases and 101,250 out-patient attendances which included patients seen on-site and within a community setting and the ophthalmic eye casualty department had 24,074 attendances. Together with other activities the department handled over 138,000 patient episodes during the period.

NUH has a national and international reputation for high quality patient care and research, education and innovation. We have strong links to local universities. This allows for the provision of excellent training and education for students, as well as being a major research organisation.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

  • Access to Staff Wellbeing programme including free 24 hour advice and emotional support service, financial advice service, staff physiotherapy and staff support networks
  • On site day nursery
  • Amazon parcel collection points
  • Secure cycle facilities
  • Consultant car park on the QMC campus
  • Spiritual and Pastoral Care Services
  • Salary sacrifice schemes
  • Cycle to work and travel passes

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities.

Person specification

Registration

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC registration

Clinical Training

Essential criteria
  • Full general ophthalmic training with experience in oculoplastics

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills

Audit / Research

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of audit or research experience

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Applicant requirements

You 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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kathryn Skill
Job title
Ophthalmology Specialty General Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07812268773
Additional information

Mrs K Tambe (Consultant Ophthalmologist) [email protected]

Mrs L Abercrombie (Consultant Ophthalmologist) [email protected]

Mr A Kwa (Head of Service) [email protected] 

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