Clinical Fellow Ophthalmologist with Interest in Cornea | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 06 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £49,909.00 - £70,425.00 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2025 |
| Location: | Buckinghamshire, HP21 8AL |
| Company: | Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7130758/434-MSCC-343 |
Summary
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has a exciting position of Clinical Fellow Ophthalmologist with an interest in Cornea post available within their Ophthalmology Department.
This post is based at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (Stoke Mandeville, Wycombe General and Amersham Hospitals in Buckinghamshire) and is for 12 months in the first instance with a possible extension for a further 12 months. This will be a part time post.
All applicantsMUSThave a GMC registration and 'Licence to Practice in the UK'
We expect this post to be popular and this advert may close earlier than advertised. We therefore encoruage early applications.
The Trust provides a comprehensive Corneal Service covering acute cornea and microbial keratitis, corneal transplants (penetrating keratoplasties, DALKs, and DMEKs), and cross-linking for keratoconus, serving the populations of Buckinghamshire, as well as parts of Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Hertfordshire.
The successful applicants will be expected to participate in the diagnosis, management and follow up of patients with complex corneal and external eye diseases under the care of the service, both under supervision and on their own. They will be expected to undertake and to teach phacoemulsification techniques and to contribute to the clinical responsibilities of the cataract service. Proficiency in uncomplicated cataract surgery is mandatory prior to commencing this fellowship. Shortlisted candidates are expected to have audited data on their previous cataract surgery and complication rates. Total cataract surgery numbers should be included in the application.
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
• We’recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
For more detail on this post please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert.
Alternatively for an informal discussion about this post please contact the Corneal service lead, Jeremy Hoffman.
This advert closes on Wednesday 14 May 2025