An exciting opportunity has arisen at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust for a Corneal Fellowship for a fixed term of 12 months.,
* 8 clinical sessions, of those 1 or 2 theatre session together with Audit/research and teaching session. The clinical sessions will include Cornea/cataract clinics and theatres. (A sample timetable can be found on the JD)
* Clinical sessions will be cross site and there will be a chance to attend teaching sessions on Thursday afternoons.
* This post includes surgical sessions to allow a Corneal surgeon to develop their skills alongside a consultant ophthalmic surgeon., Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust., Clinical To act as point of contact for corneal support to junior medical staff within the department and undertake some general ophthalmic outpatient clinic commitment. To coordinate and undertake acute corneal service, under the guidance of the Consultant OphthalmologistTo coordinate all administration related to corneal transplant tissueTo participate in all corneal clinics and theatre sessions Organisational Attending to administrative matters and correspondence relating to patientsSPAs to be undertaken on-site For full details please see the attached job description., Clinical To act as point of contact for corneal support to junior medical staff within the department and undertake some general ophthalmic outpatient clinic commitment. To coordinate and undertake acute corneal service, under the guidance of the Consultant OphthalmologistTo coordinate all administration related to corneal transplant tissueTo participate in all corneal clinics and theatre sessions Organisational Attending to administrative matters and correspondence relating to patientsSPAs to be undertaken on-site, This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
The successful applicant is required to be registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice. Possession of FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification is necessary. Applicants should be at Specialist Trainee grade or equivalent and be near to/completed their higher specialist training in Ophthalmology. Candidates are expected to have experience in phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery having completed 250 surgeries with audit evidence of results. The ideal candidate will have to demonstrate the ability to operate independently without supervision. This venture will provide the Ophthalmology opportunity to present widely and will provide and excellent level of management experience for future career progression.,
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* MRCOphth or equivalent
* Successful completion of FRCOphth or equivalent
* Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
Desirable
* Previous Corneal surgical experience preferable Independence in cataract surgery
* Research Experience
Training and knowledge Essential
* Demonstrable experience of managing patients within Cornea in collaboration with other subspecialties to optimize surgical and ophthalmic outcomes.
* Surgical management of Corneal surgery
Desirable
* Primary interest in cornea and general ophthalmology
clinical skills Essential
* Cornea experience and skills Similar to a trainee within 6 months of CCT
* Demonstrable evidence of training and expertise in corneal surgery
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* MRCOphth or equivalent
* Successful completion of FRCOphth or equivalent
* Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
Desirable
* Previous Corneal surgical experience preferable Independence in cataract surgery
* Research Experience
Training and knowledge Essential
* Demonstrable experience of managing patients within Cornea in collaboration with other subspecialties to optimize surgical and ophthalmic outcomes.
* Surgical management of Corneal surgery
Desirable
* Primary interest in cornea and general ophthalmology
clinical skills Essential
* Cornea experience and skills Similar to a trainee within 6 months of CCT
* Demonstrable evidence of training and expertise in corneal surgery
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.