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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (12 months fix term)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
164-7216884
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Nottingham University Hospitals
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£70,425 MT05 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
20/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

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Cornea and Anterior Segment Fellow

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

Job overview

The appointment is for a whole time non-resident Fellow in Cornea and Anterior Segment.  This is a one year clinical fellowship programme, working with Professor HS Dua, Mr T Mohammad and Mrs DG Said, with other consultants as required. As a tertiary centre for East Midlands, we perform around 150 corneal transplant (DSEAK, DMEK, DALK or PK) per year, as well as limbal cell transplants and other specialised procedures not performed in other units.

Main duties of the job

This post is designed as a post CCST position but those nearing completion of their specialist training programme or equivalent will be considered.  Please note however that the period may not be accredited for CCST training by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

 As part of our commitment to provide the best care to our patients, we will in the near future be extending our Ophthalmology service to include some evening and weekend work.  As a member of the team you will be expected to participate in the provision of this extended service on a rota basis.

Working for our organisation

The department has a heavy teaching and training commitment towards medical students, specialist trainees, nurses and other visiting doctors. The appointee will be expected to contribute to this educational activity from time to time.

The Ophthalmology Department is situated in a purpose-built Eye and ENT Unit at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and comprises a team of 26 consultants providing general and specialist ophthalmic care for the Nottingham area and beyond. The department undertakes teaching for 150 medical students per annum and training for medical and nursing staff. NUH is a tertiary referral centre for many eye conditions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Working predominately with Professor HS Dua, Mr T Mohammad, and Mrs DG Said, the main commitment of the post will be to cornea and anterior segment but the Fellow will be expected to deliver appropriate care to patients with other eye conditions where necessary. This will provide the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of diagnosis and treatment.

 Duties are principally at Nottingham University Hospitals, but occasional visits may be required to other hospitals.

 Proposed timetable to include:-

  •  5 cornea specialist clinics
  • 2 operating lists with Cornea consultants
  • 1 Eye Casualty / Cornea Rapid Access Clinic
  • 1 Research / Admin Session
  • 1 Teaching / Postgraduate teaching

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC registration
  • MRCOphth or equivalent

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Training and Experience in Cornea and general ophthalmology

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills

Audit / Research

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of audit or research experience

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Vicki Enright
Job title
Speciality General Manager Ophthalmology
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

or

Dr Adrian Kwa - [email protected]

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