Educational fellow Ophthalmology

Job overview

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust welcomes ophthalmologist applicants to apply for an Educational Fellow post in Ophthalmology with special interest in simulation at the Western Eye Hospital. This is a 0.80 WTE post within the service There may also be an opportunity to undertake additional work in negotiation with the successful candidate.

For a fixed term of 12 months in the first instance

The post offers an exciting opportunity for an energetic and innovative person to join the ophthalmic service for the UK's first Academic Health Science Centre and the largest trust in the country.

Applicants must be currently or previously been working within the NHS, have MBBS or equivalent and at least 4 years training in ophthalmology and be fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice.

For further information contact:

[email protected]

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Non-UK / EEA applicants should ensure that they are aware of recent changes to the immigration rules for Postgraduate Doctors and Dentists. For further information on how this may affect your application please visit www.homeoffice.gov.uk or contact the Home Office's Immigration and Nationality Enquiry Bureau on telephone: 0870 606 7766 or by e-mail:  [email protected]

Late applications will not be considered

Please note that the vacancies advertised may be subject to change prior to interview.

Interviews will be held remotely via MS teams on 27th February or 28th February

Main duties of the job

This post will provide the opportunity for a senior ophthalmology trainee to:

• work in a unit with a strong education and training ethos
• develop skills in simulation, education and training under supervision
• develop experience in simulation and teaching clinical skills
• take on roles as an Assessor, Clinical Supervisor and Educational Supervisor
• develop skills in team working, project delivery and leadership
• work with ophthalmologists, ophthalmic professionals and managers
• contribute to the training development of pan-London trainees, services and the unit.

Please see Job description for full details

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise Simulation (in-person at WEH and remote) to pan-London ophthalmology trainees
• Deliver teaching sessions in line with the OST, OLT and OPT curriculums.
• Deliver clinical skills training to West London ST1s starting ophthalmology

• Support learners’ development in education, research, management and leadership.
• Perform Workplace Based Assessments (WBAs) and lead feedback.
• Support learners and trainees in the collection of evidence for their portfolios.
• Contribute to West London and other London Regional Teaching sessions

• Provide Simulation supervision and develop courses to support training for trainees in London and coordinate training activities to ensure that they are
• Relevant to the training needs during the recovery period
• Enable participation by deanery / local trainees from across all centres in the London Deanery
• Maximise the value of HEE funds allocated for training recovery activities
• Mapped to the new and existing RCOphth curriculum
• Provide Teaching and Supervision for Ophthalmology Specialty (OST) and Local (OLT) Trainees, and Ophthalmic Practitioner (OPT) Learners
• Provide teaching and supervision of learners and junior trainees during clinical activity.