Job summary
We are inviting applicants to apply for the Cornea Clinical Fellow post in Ophthalmology.
This is a full-time clinical and surgical fellowship post for the period of one year (with the possibility to extend for another year), offering specific training in aspects of Corneal & Anterior Segment, Refractive & Glaucoma Surgery.
This is a 12 month fixed term post in the first instance to start the 1st of August 2025.
Main duties of the job
The post will offer hands-on clinical and surgical experience in a broad range of anterior segment surgery. The postholder will gain exposure to the range of specialist procedures provided by the Anterior Segment Consultant.
The post-holder may be expected to perform independent cataract surgical lists, and cross cover. The successful applicant will be expected to be able to perform independent surgery, although specific training will be offered in complex cataract surgery, and high volume cataract surgery.
About us
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provides hospital and community health care. We serve a wide geographical area with a population approaching 800,000 residents. We deliver care services from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals, high street clinics and in patients' own homes. We have nearly 10,000 staff, with an annual budget of over £650 million. We are the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia.
We are building for better care with an exciting capital development programme across our sites - totalling £100 million over the next five years.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties will include:
* Management of urgent Anterior segment cases & Anterior segment emergency clinic
* Cross cover of vacant cataract lists
* Supervision of junior medical staff in the Service
* There is a General On-Call commitment.
Person Specification
Essential
* Full GMC registration with a license to practice
* FRCOphth OR MRCOphth OR equivalent
* Experience in Cataract Surgery
* Broad knowledge of General Ophthalmology inc Anterior segment
* Good Clinical Judgement
* Be near to or completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology
* Potential to cope with stressful situations & undertake responsibility
* Team player
* Good communication & organisational skills
Desirable
* Higher Qualification
* Anterior Segment Clinical / Surgical Experience
* Use of Database Systems and Electronic Patient Records (i.e. Medisoft)
* Demonstrated commitment to specialise in Glaucoma via Teaching & Audit
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 employer's website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the employer's website.
Employer details
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Colchester Hospital
Turner Road
Colchester
CO4 5JL
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