Trust Fellow in Ophthalmology (Glaucoma & Cataract)

The successful applicant will work closely under the supervision of the Glaucoma consultants (Mr Reynolds, Mr Anand, Mr Al-Rubiay and Mr Dean) and Cataract Consultant Lead (Mr Dean) in the unit.

The weekly timetable includes Glaucoma and Cataract theatre sessions, Glaucoma and Cataract Clinics, Virtual Glaucoma sessions, Casualty Clinics and study/administrative sessions.

The post has fixed-on call commitments of 1:8 for weekdays, and 1:8 weekends. The postholder is expected to coordinate Glaucoma emergencies, both in the clinic, and in theatre. The postholder is also expected to be flexible and willing to undertake additional duties out of hours or in the event of unforeseen circumstances to ensure the smooth running of the department.

This post is a junior post designed to enhance basic skills and assessment of routine and emergency glaucoma patients as well as develop a full understanding of cataract patient assessment and work up with development opportunities within the service. Theatre sessions will be predominantly cataract focused with some opportunity for Glaucoma surgical teaching.

Provisional Job Plan

Glaucoma/Cataract TRUST DOCTOR AM Theatre with SR/YA 1-5 Tewkesbury Hosp RSTA Theatre WD 2,3,4,5 Cataract Clinic Eye Emergency Clinic 1-5 PM Theatre with SR/YA 1-5 Tewkesbury Hosp Stroud with YA if no room supernumary AM GRH RSTA (cover of SR Cat clinic) Cataract Clinic Teaching 1,2,3 and 4 Theatre wk 5

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As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

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