THE POST
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fellow in general ophthalmology, cataract and urgent care/emergency ophthalmology within the busy and expanding service of Moorfields at Croydon. The post will be suitable for an experienced clinical fellow looking to expand their skills with an exciting and varied timetable including both outpatient and surgical sessions.
This role will give the successful applicant the opportunity to gain experience in a world-renowned teaching hospital, with access to the teaching and resources of Moorfields City Road and participation in the South West Thames Regional on-call rota, whilst remaining in a dedicated unit where they can become an integral member of the team.
May vary but will include:
7 clinical sessions, 1 theatre session and 2 admin/audit/management sessions. The clinical sessions will include rapid access clinics (urgent care/emergency ophthalmology), cataract clinics and general ophthalmology clinics
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 surgeon to develop their skills alongside a consultant ophthalmic surgeon
The successful candidate will join the on call doctor system based at Moorfields at St Georges Hospital. This would be approximately a 1:9 rota providing out of hours emergency ophthalmology cover. This activity attracts a ~20% uplift in salary due to the out of hours nature of the work
About us
The post holder will 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.
The post-holder will also be expected to
Diagnose and manage patients under the care of the Consultant
Manage urgent cases presenting at any time during the week
Supervise junior medical staff (speciality trainees) where appropriate and participate in informal and formal teaching for allied health professionals
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