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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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1, College Lawn
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL53 7AG
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Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology (Medical Retina) - C9318-25-0392
Cheltenham
Job summary
We are looking for a Trust Ophthalmology Fellow to join our Acute District General Hospital team. We have a 6-month fixed term post in medical retina. A broad range of general ophthalmology experience can be provided, including high volume cataract surgery and experience in independent cataract surgery is required. Previous experience in medical retina is required with previous experience in retinal laser, medical retina emergencies and intravitreal injections.
Applicants should have or be eligible for full GMC registration and preferably the FRCOphth or MRCOphth (or equivalent). At least 4 years postgraduate experience with at least 2 years in ophthalmology at OST/SHO/Higher grade level is also essential. Successful candidate would ideally be an independent cataract surgeon, although this is primarily a medical retina post not a cataract surgical post.
Main duties of the job
As a senior employee of our Trust you will work in close co-operation with and support not just other clinical professionals but also our managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to our patients.
Integral to the responsibilities of our posts are the following objectives:
4 to ensure the delivery of a high-quality patient-centred clinical service
4 to provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in that same task
4 to sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
4 to work in accordance with our trust's procedures and operating policies
4 to support the business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty
4 to work within the framework of team decisions
4 to show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility
4to support the business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty
4to work within the framework of team decisions
4to show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility
About us
We are a large organisation providing acute services from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital to a population of 652,475* in Gloucestershireas well as caring for patients from surrounding counties and beyond.
Our workforce is almost 8,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred, high-quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in healthcare, teaching and research. You could make a real difference to our patients' lives by joining our team.
*Figures based CCG data on the number of people registered at a GP surgery in Gloucestershire
Ophthalmology services within Gloucestershire have responsibility for all countywide ophthalmology services. The principal ophthalmology departments are based at Cheltenham General hospital and Gloucestershire Royal hospital with peripheral outpatient clinics being held at; Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Lydney, North Cotswold and Forest of Dean.
Surgery is undertaken at Cheltenham General Hospital and Tewkesbury Community Hospital. The department is supported by orthoptic, optometry and imaging departments.
Date posted
09 April 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
Depending on experience Dependant on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
318-25-RET
Job locations
Cheltenham General Hospital & Gloucester Royal Hospital
Cheltenham & Gloucester
GL53 7AN
For further information and to apply, click on the APPLY BUTTON at the bottom of this advert, then click on CONTINUE to view the supporting documents or apply online.
Closing date for applications: 29-04-2025
Salary: Depends on experience
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