Paediatric and Strabismus Clinical Fellow - London, United Kingdom - Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Applications are invited for three full time Fellowship posts specialising in Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology.

One post is available immediately, for a fixed term of 7 months.

Two posts are available from August 2023, for a fixed term of 12 months.

The successful applicants will be exposed to a wide range of all types of ocular motility disorder and appropriate surgery.

There will be wide exposure to paediatric ophthalmology including the management and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity, paediatric cataract, paediatric neuro-ophthalmology and paediatric retinal and genetic diseases.

There is extensive experience of adult motility including the use of botulinum toxin. Some clinical sessions will take place at the Moorfields Satellite sites based outside City Road.

The timetable is comprised of 8 direct clinical care sessions and 2 study / admin sessions across a Monday to Friday working week.

The post holders must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice.

Provide High Quality Care to Patients

The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice
To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
Participate in clinical audit and incident reporting
To ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to
To work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team

There is no on call element associated with this post but the applicant is expected to be available for calls from Moorfields A&E department during normal working hours.

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the largest specialist eye hospital in the UK.

Moorfields is a postgraduate teaching hospital with an international reputation for expertise in ophthalmic treatment managed by a Trust Board appointed by the Secretary of State.

The Hospital is closely associated with the adjacent Institute of Ophthalmology (University of London) and this association fosters a unique mixture of teaching and research.

Many of our clinicians are internationally renowned and have contributed extensively to the development of modern treatments.

The Strabismus and Paediatrics service is provided by a multidisciplinary team consisting of Consultant Surgeons, Consultant Paediatricians, Associate Specialists, Clinical Fellows and Specialist Trainees, Orthoptists, Nurse Practitioners and Optometrists.

The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice
To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
Participate in clinical audit and incident reporting
To ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to
To work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team

Full detailed job description and person specification is included.