Glaucoma Fellow - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Liverpool, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Applications are invited for this post.

These posts offer training in the clinical management of adult glaucoma including advanced and complex surgical cases. St Paul's Eye Unit is the home of pioneering glaucoma specialists with a strong research background.

The post offers the unique opportunity to train in Non-penetrating Glaucoma surgery (Deep Sclerectomy), Trabeculectomy, Glaucoma Drainage implants (including Ahmed Valve and Paul Tube) and various MIGS procedures.


This rich experience is supported with excellent digital platforms and diagnostic equipment including the Humphrey Visual Field Analyser 3, HE Spectralis OCT with Glaucoma Module Premium edition, Anterior Segment OCT, MediSight and HEYEX.


The post offers excellent opportunities for clinical training and for clinical and basic science research and would suit a senior trainee ophthalmologist wanting subspecialty glaucoma experience or even a junior trainee ophthalmologist looking for glaucoma training and an opportunity to do research.


Start date:
August 2023 for 12 months


Purpose of Job:


  • To provide support for the glaucoma Service
  • To undertake glaucoma and anterior segment surgery, independently and under supervision
  • To provide training of junior colleagues
  • To provide a general ophthalmic service under the supervision of consultant staff
  • To participate in glaucoma research and develop new ideas
  • To participate in audit
  • To exchange ideas, skills, and knowledge with team


Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.


The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.


It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.


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Personal Specification Criteria


Requirements:

Essential/Desirable

Method of Assessment

Qualifications and Training


Qualifications:


  • MBChB
(Or equivalent)

  • FRCOphth
(Or equivalent)

  • Postgraduate degree (E.g., MSc, MD, PhD)
Essential

Essential

Desirable

Application Form

Training

  • Post CCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent
(OOP accepted)

  • Clinical and surgical skills commensurate with demands of the post
  • Possession of new skill not available in department
Essential

Essential

Desirable

Application Form/CV/Interview

Research, Teaching and Audit

Research

  • Publications within last 3 years
  • Publications in subspeciality
  • Clinical or basic science research project idea or question
Essential

Desirable

Desirable

Application form/CV/Interview

Audit

  • Clinical audit experience
  • Evidence of completion of a clinical audit cycle
Essential

Desirable

Application form/CV

Teaching

  • Experience in formal and informal teaching and training
  • Qualification in teaching and/or training
Essential

Desirable

Application/CV, Interview

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork and communication skills

  • Team working skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Flexible attitude
  • Excellent organisational skills
Essential

Desirable

Essential

Essential

CV/Interview, References

Other requirements

General Medical Council

  • Full registration with a licence to practice
Essential

Application Form

Certificate
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