Corneal Fellow in Ophthalmology

Main duties of the job:

• The posts are aimed at ophthalmologists who are at, or near, the end of training, and who wish to secure further advances subspecialty training in cornea and external eye diseases including surgery with a view to practising in the subspecialty at Consultant level.
• It provides extensive on-the-job training in the assessment, management (including surgery) and follow-up of patients with medical and surgical corneal/external eye diseases.

Working for our organisation:

• We are a flexible working friendly organisation.
• We deliver care from various locations including the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Dental Hospital, Cramlington Manor Walks, Urgent treatment centres, Newcastle Fertility Centre, Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria, Northern Genetics Service, and more.
• We have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Person specification:

• Education and qualifications: Essential criteria include Primary Medical Qualification, Full GMC registration, FRCOphth, FRCS(Ed) (Ophth), or equivalent.
• Experience and knowledge: Essential criteria require evidence of skills and knowledge at the level expected of a senior UK ophthalmology trainee, wide experience in surgical ophthalmology, and documented competence in phacoemulsification cataract surgery.
• Skills and competencies: Essential criteria include maintaining clinical competence, evidence of appropriate progression through training, and active participation in formal CPD activities. Desirable criteria include teaching experience, active role in CPD activities, and involvement in ophthalmic research.

Important note on completion of reference section of Application Form: All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Please provide the address, telephone number, and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment.

Documents to download:

• Job Description
• Newcastle Staff Benefits

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Further details / informal visits contact: Name Victoria Cowan
Email address victoria.cowan2@nhs.net