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Ophthalmology
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ST3-5 equivalent
Contract
Cyfnod Penodol: 12 mis (February 2024 for 12 months)
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Llawnamser - 40 awr yr wythnos
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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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NHS
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Ophthalmology Specialty - RVI
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Newcastle upon Tyne
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£61,825 per annum
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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Fellow

ST3-5 equivalent

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 15,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.6 billion.

We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.

We’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country, supporting people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders. 

Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts each day, delivering high standards of healthcare.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.

Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team.

Trosolwg o'r swydd

We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.

 

The post is suitable for an Ophthalmologist towards the end of their training or already in possession of CCT. It offers glaucoma management experience in a very busy department at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The successful candidate will work with a team of 3 Consultants, one Associate Specialist, one specialty doctor. Glaucoma team is supported by a comprehensive team of glaucoma practitioners, nurse specialists, photographers and technicians. UK candidates as well as overseas candidates will be considered for this job. There will be exposure to a wide range of glaucoma procedures, including , istent , Preserflo , Paul tube , Baerveldt Tube , trabeculectomy , glaucoma laser procedures , complex cataracts . There is a wide range of glaucoma pathology in specialised clinics and the successful candidate will be expected to perform glaucoma clinics at the RVI as well as peripheral clinics. An interest in research and audit is encouraged as well as participation in National and International Congresses.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

Clinical:

·         Clinical sessions are supervised by one of the Glaucoma Consultants or Associate Specialist and offer a wide range of glaucoma complex cases, postop management and acute cases. Fellows are also expected to undertake laser sessions (SLT , PIs).

·         Glaucoma theatres are located across two sites and there is a wide range of both traditional filtering surgery as well as MIGS ( i-stent , Preserflo , canaloplasty awaiting approval )  , Paul and Baerveldt aqueous shunt tubes . Fellows will have exposure to a good number of trabeculectomy surgeries by the end of their fellowship as over 140 trabeculectomies are performed in the department every year. Fellows are also expected to undertake both supervised and independent cataract surgery lists , during which there is significant exposure to complex cases like phacomorphic glaucoma , pseudoexfoliation glaucoma , angle closure eyes , post trabeculectomy cases , etc.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

•    Freeman Hospital
•    Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
•    Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
•    Newcastle Dental Hospital
•    Newcastle Fertility Centre
•    Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
•    Northern Genetics Service
•    Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. 

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under ‘Documents to download’ or ‘Supporting documents’.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Administrative:

·         To manage clinics and clinical activity in close collaboration with secretarial team.

 

Research:

 

·         To participate in research projects in the department

 

Teaching:

·         To contribute to teaching of resident doctors and junior colleagues

Manyleb y person

Education and Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Primary Medical Qualification.
  • Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants).
  • Overseas candidates with equivalent qualifications will be considered
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Previous experience in treating/ managing Glaucoma pathology

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Good history & examination skills.
  • Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
  • Able to order appropriate investigations.
  • Image interpretation relevant to practice.
  • Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Previous experience : glaucoma clinics / glaucoma or cataract surgery

Management and Administration Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Ability to run a service and participate in management process.
  • Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
  • Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
  • An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Proven management and administration ability.
  • Understanding of management goals.
  • Experience with audit
  • Evidence of leadership / project management
  • Evidence of having implemented change

Teaching

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Experience of supervising junior staff.
  • Ability to teach clinical skills.

Clinical Governance, Audit and Research

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Experience of audit projects.

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