Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology - Oculoplastics
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 241-426-S-26
- Employer
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Bolton Hopsital
- Town
- Farnworth
- Salary
- £67,325 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Clinical Fellow
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Job overview
Fixed Term contract for 12 months.
The Senior Clinical Fellow role is required to support the Eye Unit through Oculoplastic clinics, minor operations, botulinum toxin clinics and general Ophthalmology on-call. The role is to provide support to the Oculoplastic service working under the two Oculoplastic Consultants, as well as working independently and autonomously.
Main duties of the job
The candidate is expected to carry out independent oculoplastic clinics. Includes minor eyelid abnormalities, dry eyes/ tearfilm disturbance / lacrimal issues and running minor operations clinics and Botulinum toxin clinics. This could be expanded to ectropion/ entropion repair and additional surgery depending on experience and filling in theatre lists when the Consultants are away.
Provide clinical supervision to resident trainee doctors.
Be part of the on call rota.
Working for our organisation
Our Values
• Vision
We have a plan that will deliver excellent health and care for future generations, working with partners to ensure our services are sustainable.
We make decisions that are best for long term health and social care outcomes for our communities
• Openness
We communicate clearly to our patients, families and our staff with transparency and honesty
We encourage feedback from everyone to help drive innovation and Improvements
• Integrity
We demonstrate fairness, respect and empathy in our interactions with people
We take responsibility for our actions, speaking out and learning from our mistakes
• Compassion
We take a person-centred approach in all our interactions with patients, families and our staff
We provide compassionate care and demonstrate understanding to everyone
• Excellence
We put quality and safety at the heart of all our services and processes
We continuously improve our standards of healthcare with the patient in mind
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details and specific information about this role.
Person specification
Qualifications & Professional Registration
Essential criteria
- MB, ChB or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
Desirable criteria
- FRCS/FRCOpth
- ALS Provider
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or other higher degree
- Other relevant diplomas
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant medical work (either a continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification which is acceptable to the GMC.
- Relevant experience in Ophthalmology with previous experience in Oculoplastic clinics, minor eyelid operations.
- Knowledge of the use of Botulinum toxin in Oculoplastics.
- Relevant NHS Experience
- Equivalent service is also acceptable, with the agreement of the relevant College or Faculty Regional Adviser
- Serve a minimum of four years in ST3+ staff grade and/or specialty doctor grade
Desirable criteria
- Undertaken independent Botulinum toxin clinics.
- Formal certified Botulinum toxin injection course.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and spoken communication in English
- Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others’ perspectives
- Able to prioritise workload
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
- Clear and accurate record keeping
- Able to work with minimal supervision and use own initiative
- Competent with skin suturing and surgical instruments in standard Oculoplastic set that may be required for minor operations
- Teaching skills
Desirable criteria
- Strong leadership skills
- Leadership in audit or Quallity Improvement
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Advanced ophthalmic knowledge and interest in Oculoplastics specifically.
- Up to date on latest development of national guidance from RCOphth and BOPSS / ESOPRS
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to be part of the first on call rota
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- James Young
- Job title
- Oculoplastic Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01204390390
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