Clinical Fellow Ophthalmology Oculoplastic | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 08 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £37,068 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2024 |
| Location: | CHELMSFORD, CM1 7ET |
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6193501/390-MR-OPHT-BR-8705 |
Summary
As a key member of the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
The aim of this fellowship is to prepare the Fellow for Consultant practice as a General Ophthalmologist with a special interest in oculoplastic surgery.
We would aim to train the Fellow to be proficient in all oculoplastic procedures that are commonly performed by a sub-specialist (eyelid tumour management and reconstruction, eyelid malposition procedures, ptosis, lacrimal drainage surgery, blepharoplasty)
The post offers complete surgical training in oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbit including orbital decompression surgery. Oculoplastic clinics run alongside a designated consultant so that support and supervision is available. The department currently has 2 oculoplastic consultants so there is a wide exposure to clinical and surgical techniques.
Supervise operating theatre sessions 6 outpatient sessions including primary care and 1 Teaching session.
To act as point of contact for Oculoplastic support to junior medical staff within the department and undertake some general ophthalmic outpatient clinic commitment.
To coordinate and undertake acute Oculoplastic service, under the guidance of the Consultant Ophthalmologist.
Organisational.
Attending to administrative matters and correspondence relating to patients Clinical Governance.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 17,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.
We look forward to your application.
This advert closes on Friday 12 Apr 2024