Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Ophthalmology
NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
Main area: Surgery
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (1 Year)
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref: 387-S7930-AFR
Site: Bristol Eye Hospital
Town: Bristol
Salary: £61,825 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/03/2025 23:59
As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
The Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH) at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Foundation Trust (UHBW) is looking to grow its talented team of clinicians to drive an ambitious future vision of care across Bristol and Weston.
Applications are invited for a 12-month Clinical Fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust to start at the beginning of August 2025.
Main duties of the job
This post is designed to provide advanced sub-specialty paediatric ophthalmology training, with the aim that by the end of the Fellowship, the post-holder will have developed the skills appropriate to Consultant Ophthalmologists providing a sub-specialist paediatric ophthalmology service in a large ophthalmology centre. The Fellowship will include exposure to a range of subspecialty clinics and services involving infantile and childhood ocular disease including infantile cataract, anterior segment developmental disorders, paediatric ocular motility disorders, paediatric neurological and metabolic ophthalmic disease, visual development and complex special needs paediatric ophthalmology, inherited diseases and retinopathy of prematurity. Through these specialist tertiary paediatric ophthalmology clinics, under the direction of the Consultant Trainers, and participation in paediatric primary care clinics / supported management of patients referred from the Bristol Children’s Hospital, the post-holder will become a more independent paediatric ophthalmologist. They will also receive training in retinopathy of prematurity screening and treatment.
Candidates should have completed their higher surgical training in the UK or equivalent. We are seeking candidates with previous clinical experience in paediatric ophthalmology.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston, and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information please refer to the Job Description document attached.
Candidates invited for interview are welcome to come and visit the department and should contact Miss Cathy Williams, Miss Amanda Churchill, Miss Arundhati Dev Borman, or Miss Sajeevika Amarakoon via their secretary.
Please ensure your referees cover the last 3 years of your career.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
* Trained in Paediatric Ophthalmology to CCT / CCST level
* Good knowledge of general ophthalmology
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to work in a team
* Ability and willingness to participate in teaching and training of junior doctors, nurses, medical students, optometrists, and other allied health professionals
Qualifications and Training
* Applicants should already have CCST (or equivalent) or be entering into their 4th or 5th year of Specialist training; Overseas applicants would normally be at the end of their local training scheme
* Full registration with the United Kingdom General Medical Council
Additional and Aptitudes
* Respecting Everyone
* Recognising Success
* Working Together
* Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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