(**) Senior Clinical Fellow Ophthalmology

You will contribute to the ST3+ Ophthalmology out of hours rota at Southend Hospital which will include long days and non-resident shifts depending on experience. you will therefore have completed core surgical training (or equivalent) , have completed part 1 FRCOphth (UK), be registered with the GMC and have experience working within the NHS.

There will be opportunity for time in our specialty and sub-specialty theatres and clinics depending on experience. Specialty and sub-specialty areas of interest within the department include corneal, oculoplastics, glaucoma, mascular disease, neuro-ophthalmology and paediatric ophthalmology

You will be expected to;

Provide inpatient and outpatient services (theatres and clinics) under consultant supervision

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Qualifications

Essential: - MBBS or equivalent medical qualification; - Successful completion of FRCOphth or equivalent; - Full GMC with license to practice

Experience

Desirable: - Good and wide ranging recent experience of Ophthalmology in a large acute hospital - including busy outpatients, A&E and theatres.

Teaching, Audit and Research

Essential: - Evidence of participation in clinical audit/quality improvement