Clinical Fellowship in Oculoplastics; Ophthalmology

Clinical Fellowship in Oculoplastics (Ophthalmology)

A 1-year fellowship training opportunity in Oculoplastics, supervised by 3 specialists, located at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

The Oculoplastic service at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust covers a large population (over 600,000) offering acute and elective care, treating a wide range of pathology. It works closely with ENT, Maxillofacial and Dermatology services. The service includes peri‑ocular oncology drawing tertiary referrals from the South East of England.

• Participate actively in diagnosis, management and follow‑up of patients under the care of Consultants.
• Coordinate service activity and patient management between the 3 Consultants.
• Undertake surgery under supervision and, where appropriate, independently.
• Supervise some of the work of junior resident doctors.
• Provide Emergency Eye Care and on‑call cover as part of the Resident doctor on call.
• Spend 80‑85% clinical time, 40 hours per week, with remaining time for research/teaching.

• Medical degree (delivered in English).
• Completion of Ophthalmic Training (CCT or equivalent).
• 3 years or more experience in clinical Ophthalmology with supporting evidence.
• Fellow of a certified training body equivalent to FRCOphth (e.g., RANZCO, FEBO).
• Full registration with a licence to practice with the General Medical Council (UK).

• Satisfactory general ophthalmic surgical experience with supporting evidence.

• Demonstrable skills and experience in Ophthalmology.
• Demonstrable basic oculoplastic clinical and surgical skills.

• Highly competent in English language;
  English native speaker.
• Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge based on specification.
• Knowledge and use of evidence‑based practice with understanding of research.
• Experience in teaching.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• IT skills with experience of an electronic patient record system (Open Eyes or similar).

• Evidence of participation in audit/quality improvement projects.
• Self‑motivated, industrious and has initiative.
• Publications.
• Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
• Responsibility to maintain a safe and healthy workplace, including reporting hazards, accidents and incidents and following emergency procedures.
• Raise awareness of health and safety issues among staff members.

• Opportunity to become a subspecialist in Oculoplastic and Lacrimal surgery.
• Exposure to common orbital disease (thyroid orbitopathy, trauma, orbital inflammation).
• Research/teaching time within a supportive environment.
• Structure of 80‑85% clinical, 40 hours per week.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

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