SENIOR LOCALLY EMPLOYED DOCTOR IN OPHTHALMOLOGY
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Applications are invited for a 12-month fellowship in Ophthalmology (Corneal) at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital to commence August 2025 to August 2026.
The Manchester Royal Eye Hospital provides secondary and tertiary care to residents of Greater Manchester and beyond. A wide range of sub-specialties are provided to include, Paediatric Ophthalmology, Oculo-plastics, Neuro-ophthalmology & Ocular motility, Cornea/External Eye Disease, Cataract, Glaucoma, Uveitis, Medical Retina and Vitreoretinal surgery.
The Corneal Unit consists of four consultants: Prof Fiona Carley, Ms Jennifer Kim, Mr Andrew Walkden and Mr Leon Au. The post offers wide clinical experience in the management of corneal, external eye diseases and laser refractive surgery. Research is encouraged. The unit is supported by a specialist nurse practitioner and trainees within the NW training programme.
Main duties of the job The Fellow attends specialist clinics and dedicated corneal theatre sessions under the direction of the Consultant trainers.
The Fellow will have the opportunity to acquire skills appropriate to Consultant Ophthalmologists providing a major sub-specialist service in a large eye centre. The post offers wide clinical experience in the management of corneal and external eye diseases to include refractive laser surgery. The fellow will gain experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment through close liaison with the corneal nurse practitioner, optometrists to include contact lens practitioners as well as colleagues within Rheumatology, Dermatology, ENT and Oral Medicine (not exhaustive). Most of these specialties are within MFT.
The Fellow will participate actively in the diagnosis, management and follow up of patients under the care of the Consultant. He or she will undertake surgery both under supervision and, where appropriate, unsupervised. Each week Fellows usually are involved in 3 supervised operating sessions together with 2 specialist clinics. There will also be weekly sessions within the refractive laser suite. The Corneal Fellow will also be required to lead an acute corneal clinic once a week. There is an expectation that the Fellow will supervise some of the work of more junior trainees as part of his or her training experience.
About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals.
Job responsibilities The Fellow attends specialist clinics and dedicated corneal theatre sessions under the direction of the Consultant trainers.
The Fellow will have the opportunity to acquire skills appropriate to Consultant Ophthalmologists providing a major sub-specialist service in a large eye centre. The post offers wide clinical experience in the management of corneal and external eye diseases to include refractive laser surgery. The fellow will gain experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment through close liaison with the corneal nurse practitioner, optometrists to include contact lens practitioners as well as colleagues within Rheumatology, Dermatology, ENT and Oral Medicine (not exhaustive). Most of these specialties are within MFT.
The Fellow will participate actively in the diagnosis, management and follow up of patients under the care of the Consultant. He or she will undertake surgery both under supervision and, where appropriate, unsupervised. Each week Fellows usually are involved in 3 supervised operating sessions together with 2 specialist clinics. There will also be weekly sessions within the refractive laser suite. The Corneal Fellow will also be required to lead an acute corneal clinic once a week. There is an expectation that the Fellow will supervise some of the work of more junior trainees as part of his or her training experience.
Person Specification Qualifications and Training
Medical Degree
Minimum four years full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part-time or flexible basis), at least two of which must be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty. Attainment of CCT or equivalent is desirable.
Ability to see eye casualty patients independently and willingness to participate in general on call if needed
Other Requirements
Active registration and licence to practice with the GMC at the time of appointment (via Manchester International Fellowship Scheme)
Teaching and Audit
Experience of audit
Academic Achievements and Research
Research and Publications
Interpersonal Skills
Organisational skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
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The Manchester Royal Eye Hospital provides secondary and tertiary care to residents of Greater Manchester and beyond. A wide range of sub-specialties are provided to include, Paediatric Ophthalmology, Oculo-plastics, Neuro-ophthalmology & Ocular motility, Cornea/External Eye Disease, Cataract, Glaucoma, Uveitis, Medical Retina and Vitreoretinal surgery.
The Corneal Unit consists of four consultants: Prof Fiona Carley, Ms Jennifer Kim, Mr Andrew Walkden and Mr Leon Au. The post offers wide clinical experience in the management of corneal, external eye diseases and laser refractive surgery. Research is encouraged. The unit is supported by a specialist nurse practitioner and trainees within the NW training programme.
Main duties of the job The Fellow attends specialist clinics and dedicated corneal theatre sessions under the direction of the Consultant trainers.
The Fellow will have the opportunity to acquire skills appropriate to Consultant Ophthalmologists providing a major sub-specialist service in a large eye centre. The post offers wide clinical experience in the management of corneal and external eye diseases to include refractive laser surgery. The fellow will gain experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment through close liaison with the corneal nurse practitioner, optometrists to include contact lens practitioners as well as colleagues within Rheumatology, Dermatology, ENT and Oral Medicine (not exhaustive). Most of these specialties are within MFT.
The Fellow will participate actively in the diagnosis, management and follow up of patients under the care of the Consultant. He or she will undertake surgery both under supervision and, where appropriate, unsupervised. Each week Fellows usually are involved in 3 supervised operating sessions together with 2 specialist clinics. There will also be weekly sessions within the refractive laser suite. The Corneal Fellow will also be required to lead an acute corneal clinic once a week. There is an expectation that the Fellow will supervise some of the work of more junior trainees as part of his or her training experience.
About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals.
Job responsibilities The Fellow attends specialist clinics and dedicated corneal theatre sessions under the direction of the Consultant trainers.
The Fellow will have the opportunity to acquire skills appropriate to Consultant Ophthalmologists providing a major sub-specialist service in a large eye centre. The post offers wide clinical experience in the management of corneal and external eye diseases to include refractive laser surgery. The fellow will gain experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment through close liaison with the corneal nurse practitioner, optometrists to include contact lens practitioners as well as colleagues within Rheumatology, Dermatology, ENT and Oral Medicine (not exhaustive). Most of these specialties are within MFT.
The Fellow will participate actively in the diagnosis, management and follow up of patients under the care of the Consultant. He or she will undertake surgery both under supervision and, where appropriate, unsupervised. Each week Fellows usually are involved in 3 supervised operating sessions together with 2 specialist clinics. There will also be weekly sessions within the refractive laser suite. The Corneal Fellow will also be required to lead an acute corneal clinic once a week. There is an expectation that the Fellow will supervise some of the work of more junior trainees as part of his or her training experience.
Person Specification Qualifications and Training
Medical Degree
Minimum four years full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part-time or flexible basis), at least two of which must be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty. Attainment of CCT or equivalent is desirable.
Ability to see eye casualty patients independently and willingness to participate in general on call if needed
Other Requirements
Active registration and licence to practice with the GMC at the time of appointment (via Manchester International Fellowship Scheme)
Teaching and Audit
Experience of audit
Academic Achievements and Research
Research and Publications
Interpersonal Skills
Organisational skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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