The Clinical Fellowship is suitable for a trainee Ophthalmologist (post CCT or ST6 or above) seeking advanced sub-specialty training in Paediatric Ophthalmology, and the Fellow will have the opportunity to acquire skills appropriate to Consultant Ophthalmologists providing a major sub-specialist service in a large ophthalmology centre. The post offers wide clinical experience in the management of paediatric eye disease, including paediatric cataract, strabismus, paediatric glaucoma, paediatric neuroophthalmology, paediatric uveitis, genetic eye disease and retinopathy of prematurity. Surgical training includes strabismus surgery, paediatric cataract and glaucoma surgery, botulinum toxin injections in children. The fellow will take part in screening and treatment for retinopathy of prematurity. The fellow will gain experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment through close liaison with the orthoptists, optometrists, paediatricians including paediatric rheumatologists and geneticists.
Main duties of the job
Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Ophthalmology (Locally Employed Doctor) at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital
This post is available from March 2025 for 12 months and the 2nd post is available from August 2025. The Fellowship is suitable for a candidate who has completed their ophthalmology training and who wishes to subspecialise in paediatric ophthalmology. It provides clinical and surgical experience in paediatric cataract and glaucoma, ocular motility, retinopathy of prematurity, paediatric uveitis and genetic eye disease.
Name of supervising Consultant: Sus Biswas, J Ashworth, V Sharma, B Shenoy
Contact for enquiries Jane Ashworth: Jane.Ashworth@mft.nhs.uk 01617014838
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. You'll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
* Medical Degree
* Significant experience in Ophthalmology
* Postgraduate qualification or equivalent -MRCOphth/FRCOphth/FEBO
* Completion of Basic Training
* Completion of Higher Training (CCT/CESR)
Knowledge and Previous Experience
Essential
* Comprehensive experience in the management of general Ophthalmic problems
* Basic knowledge of Medial Retina diseases
* Basic skills in interpretation of Fluorescein angiography and OCT
* Basic skills in application of intravitreal drugs
* Experience in retinal laser treatments
Audit
Essential
* Teaching Junior Medical Staff
Desirable
* Experience of Audit
Academic Achievements
Desirable
* Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
* Research & Publications
* Research projects relevant to Medical Retina
Other Requirements
Essential
* Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
* Communication Skills
* Team working Skills
Desirable
* Organisation Skills
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