Vitreo-Retinal (VR) Fellow Ophthalmology (MT04-MT05)

Job overview

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust is advertising an exciting opportunity within the Ophthalmology service to provide comprehensive training in Vitreo-Retinal subspecialty, including specialist Vitreo-Retinal clinics and theatre sessions under the supervision of the VR Consultants. This post will be of interest to those who are post CCT or looking to gain further experience in all areas of vitreoretinal and cataract surgery, including complex cases and advanced techniques.

Main duties of the job

Main Clinical duties include:

• Provide Ophthalmic services.
• Complete clinical sessions in theatre, specialist vitreo-retinal, and general clinics.
• Complete supporting professional activities, such as RSTA time including research and audit.
• Support the eye department 24-hour cover for emergencies as part of the 1in10 non-resident on-call rota.
• Receive and coordinate referrals from urgent eye clinics, optometrist and other ophthalmic colleagues.
• To be responsible for the pre and post operative care of all patients admitted as elective cases or emergencies.
• To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.
• To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.
• To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.
• To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Whilst a formal job plan is not a contractual requirement of the post, the successful candidate’s standard working week will include the equivalent of 8 clinical sessions divided between theatre, specialist and general clinics. The other 2 sessions will provide the necessary opportunity to contribute to CPD, audit, teaching and research. A clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and including personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities will be provided.

The post holder will attend both VR consultant’s theatre and clinics during the course of the year. The post holder will conduct on average around 200 vitrectomy surgeries per year. There will be independent cataract & VR lists available dependent on the successful applicant’s experience.

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.