Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology-Oculoplastics

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust welcomes applicants to apply for this post Fellowship in Ophthalmology with special interest in Oculoplastics. This is a 10 Session post within the Ophthalmology service at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

This advanced Oculoplastic Fellowship is a highly specialised program designed to offer in-depth training in the comprehensive management of oculoplastic, lacrimal (strong emphasis on endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), and orbital disorders.

A distinguishing feature of this fellowship is its strong emphasis on thyroid eye disease. Fellows are actively involved in the multidisciplinary care of patients, collaborating closely with endocrinologists, radiologists, and other specialists.

For further information and/or an informal discussion, please contact Miss Vickie Lee or Miss Rajni Jain

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Late applications will not be considered

Please note that the vacancies advertised may be subject to change prior to interview.

The post holder will be involved in:

• Outpatient and inpatient care of general and complex oculoplastic patients.
• To maintain good communication with GP, optometrists, hospital clinicians and other allied professionals
• To provide teaching to medical students, other junior doctors, optometrists, nurses
• To assist in academic and pharmaceutical research activities within the department
• To assist in the management and development of the clinical service

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Please see Job description for a full breakdown of what the role entails.

You will be responsible for the patients under your care which includes those being seen by your team. The post will include working with the whole team and the wider department and being available for internal as well as external referrals.

There might be a need to cover other sessions on an ad hoc basis depending on the needs of the department. There is a requirement to keep up to date with ophthalmic practice.

The post holder will be expected to abide by the GMC good medical practice guidelines.

• Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority.
• Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
• Knowledge of finance/budgets.
• Management of staff.

• Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

• Understanding of principles of clinical audit.

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff.

• On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
• On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
• Appropriate Royal College Membership.
• Currently Working in NHS
• MD, PhD

• Ability to perform minor eyelid procedures, administer botulinum toxin, assess thyroid eye disease and carry out other oculoplastic treatments.
• Experience in oculoplastics, emergency ophthalmology and General ophthalmology and achieved Royal College of Ophthalmologists ST1 to ST3 competencies or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of full time ophthalmology experience
• Experience in Ophthalmic surgery and oculoplastic surgery.
• Logbook of procedures and experience
• References

• Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission…