Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Fellow to join the team of Specialist Registrars in our Eye Infirmary in Plymouth. Main duties of the job This post is intended for applicants who are near the end of a postgraduate ophthalmology training, or practicing ophthalmologists with similar experience, who are looking to develop further their practical clinical expertise. Applicants with less experience could also be considered.This post will offer training and experience in the field of medical retina/glaucoma, but we will also consider other sub-specialist areas. We will provide cataract surgery training to interested candidates. About us The REI has recently moved to a new purpose-built building, the three-storey unit will see an increased number of treatment rooms, expanded paediatric facilities and better access for patients The new site includes a dedicated high flow cataract theatre and will also see the addition of a third theatre. This third theatre will further increase our capacity to treat sub-specialities, such as oculoplastic, orbital and corneal surgeries where patients are currently waiting longer than we would like. The REI new build gives us the space and facilities to continue to develop an excellent future service, both locally and across the region as a specialist centre. 2024 promises to be a big year for the REI Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 to £70,425 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 216-G3-OPH6660430 Job locations University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Plymouth PL6 8DH Job description Job responsibilities For further details, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.For an informal discussion or for more information, please contact: Mr Fred Frimpong-Ansah Job description Job responsibilities For further details, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.For an informal discussion or for more information, please contact: Mr Fred Frimpong-Ansah Person Specification Education, qualifications and special training Essential 4 years or more of Ophthalmology training FULL GMC Registration. Desirable MRCOphth, FRCS, FRCOphth or equivalent Knowledge and skills Essential Competent to undertake unsupervised new and follow-up outpatient clinics. Desirable Good knowledge of retinal laser treatment Experience Essential Ability to work unsupervised. Broad experience of the management of common eye diseases. Desirable Experience in medical retina. Personal skills Essential Flexibility. Recognition of personal limitations and preparedness to seek advice. Good communication skills. Good clinical skills. Desirable An interest in acquiring ophthalmic subspecialty skills. An interest in teaching. Practical requirements Essential Ability to work hours of the job and participate in the 1st on call rota. Person Specification Education, qualifications and special training Essential 4 years or more of Ophthalmology training FULL GMC Registration. Desirable MRCOphth, FRCS, FRCOphth or equivalent Knowledge and skills Essential Competent to undertake unsupervised new and follow-up outpatient clinics. Desirable Good knowledge of retinal laser treatment Experience Essential Ability to work unsupervised. Broad experience of the management of common eye diseases. Desirable Experience in medical retina. Personal skills Essential Flexibility. Recognition of personal limitations and preparedness to seek advice. Good communication skills. Good clinical skills. Desirable An interest in acquiring ophthalmic subspecialty skills. An interest in teaching. Practical requirements Essential Ability to work hours of the job and participate in the 1st on call rota. 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Address University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Plymouth PL6 8DH Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)