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Job overview

We are currently seeking a Clinical Fellow to join our VitreoRetinal (VR) service based at Southend Hospital.

This post is ideally suited to candidates who already have general training in all aspects of ophthalmology and have some experience in VR and wish to further their clinical and surgical skills in the management of VitreoRetinal conditions.

However those without any previous VR experience may be considered on their merit. Candidates must have a good level of intraocular surgical skills and be able to perform independent cataract surgery as well as slit lamp retinal laser. This post is recognised on the British & Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons (BEAVRS) list of national vitreoretinal fellowships but is not recognised for subspeciality training by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists

The VR service is well established in Southend. It is a very busy unit and there is scope for further development both locally and in the community. We currently perform in excess of 500 vitrectomy procedures a year.

Main duties of the job

To act as point of contact for Vitreoretinal support to other medical staff within the department and undertake some general ophthalmic outpatient clinic commitment.

To coordinate and undertake an acute vitreoretinal service, under the guidance of the Vitreo-retinal Consultants as required.

Attending to administrative matters and correspondence relating to patients.

Supervised scheduled operating theatre sessions, Outpatient sessions, & teaching session

Attending to . matters and correspondence relating to patients
SPAs to be undertaken on-site.

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 17,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
 
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
 
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. 

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.