As part of the ongoing expansion and modernisation of the Royal Eye Unit, we are growing our team to ensure we continue to deliver a high standard of care to our local community. As such, we are looking to recruit enthusiastic and dynamic people to join our supportive and friendly team during this exciting time.
Applications are invited for the position of Clinical Fellow in Medical Retina and cataract surgery within our thriving Ophthalmology Department at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The role will also involve 1 clinical session at Moorfields Eye Hospital (as an Honorary Fellow) to gain experience in specialist clinics.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within the Royal Eye Unit where our multidisciplinary team see over 70,000 patients per year. We offer a full range of hospital eye care services including specialist outpatient clinics, admitted care, and an acute referral service for eye emergencies.
This is a Permanent appointment based in the Royal Eye Unit at Kingston Hospital. The post is full time, 40 hours per week with no additional on-call rota participation.
The service-line has regular educational meetings and actively supports opportunities for personal development of appointed staff. The post holder will be expected to participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical staff and undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staff.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must hold full registration and license with the GMC.
Development and Staff Wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matter to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement, and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Clara Vazquez Alfageme
Job title: Consultant Ophthalmologist
Email address: clara.alfageme@nhs.net
Telephone number: 020 8934 6404
Miss Angela Ding Wu
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
T: 020 8934 6404
E: a.dingwu@nhs.net
Mrs Shervin Lari, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
T: 020 8934 6404
E: shervinlari@nhs.net
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