LAS Clinical Fellow in Retina | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Applications are invited to apply for a Clinical fellow in Medical Retina in Ophthalmology at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is a new full-time post for 12 months in the first instance.
The post will support the team consisting of Consultant, Speciality Doctors, and Trainees in the Retina Team. The successful candidate will complement SAS doctors and will be expected to play an active role in the delivery of service. The successful candidate will obtain training in both Medical and Vitreo-retinal clinics, Laser, and Injection clinics.
Training will emphasise on the management of both simple and complex cases, laser, and surgical management options. The candidate should have good knowledge in general ophthalmology and the management of acute ophthalmic conditions. The post will provide an excellent opportunity to develop experience in managing medical and surgical retina patients.
This post will not currently involve the post holder participating in an on-call Rota however this may change in the future. The post will however involve evening clinics with booked urgent patients. As a department we are keen to develop our doctors, encouraging their own professional development and goals.
• They will be expected to participate in most of the day-to-day activities of the department in co-operation with the rest of the Ophthalmology team.
• participate in operating lists
• out-patient clinics
• carry out administration related to these activities.
• The successful candidate is expected to participate in all the other on-going activities of the department including audit, research projects and to attend departmental meetings and teaching sessions.
• To observe the Trust’s agreed guidelines and procedures, on clinical matters and to follow the local and national employment Human Resources Policies and Procedures
• To ensure adequate arrangements are in place for two-way communication between hospital staff involved in the care of the post holder’s patients when necessary.
• To contribute and to participate in the Head and Neck Directorate’s clinical audit and annual appraisal programmes.
The Consultants in post and their special interests are:
Mr Julian Robins
Clinical lead, MR/VR
Mr Areeb Moosavi
Glaucoma
Miss Rebecca Papadopoulos
Glaucoma
Miss Bina Parmar
Paediatrics
Miss Jennifer Doyle
Oculoplastics
Miss Zuzana Sipkova
Oculoplastics
Mr Ammar Miri
General/MR/Cataract
The Consultants are supported by:
Associate Specialist
1
SAS doctors
5 (1 trainee)
Clinical fellow
1 (This post)
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC.
Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
The provisional programme is detailed below. This is a typical timetable in terms of overall structure but may be subject to minor modifications in terms of the timing and type of various clinics.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
Admin
Theatres
VR/Cataract
MR Clinic
VR Clinic
PM
General Clinic
SPA
MR Clinic
Injection Clinic
BUS/Laser
Evening
BUS
• BUS – Booked urgent service
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
This advert closes on Sunday 19 May 2024
The post will support the team consisting of Consultant, Speciality Doctors, and Trainees in the Retina Team. The successful candidate will complement SAS doctors and will be expected to play an active role in the delivery of service. The successful candidate will obtain training in both Medical and Vitreo-retinal clinics, Laser, and Injection clinics.
Training will emphasise on the management of both simple and complex cases, laser, and surgical management options. The candidate should have good knowledge in general ophthalmology and the management of acute ophthalmic conditions. The post will provide an excellent opportunity to develop experience in managing medical and surgical retina patients.
This post will not currently involve the post holder participating in an on-call Rota however this may change in the future. The post will however involve evening clinics with booked urgent patients. As a department we are keen to develop our doctors, encouraging their own professional development and goals.
• They will be expected to participate in most of the day-to-day activities of the department in co-operation with the rest of the Ophthalmology team.
• participate in operating lists
• out-patient clinics
• carry out administration related to these activities.
• The successful candidate is expected to participate in all the other on-going activities of the department including audit, research projects and to attend departmental meetings and teaching sessions.
• To observe the Trust’s agreed guidelines and procedures, on clinical matters and to follow the local and national employment Human Resources Policies and Procedures
• To ensure adequate arrangements are in place for two-way communication between hospital staff involved in the care of the post holder’s patients when necessary.
• To contribute and to participate in the Head and Neck Directorate’s clinical audit and annual appraisal programmes.
The Consultants in post and their special interests are:
Mr Julian Robins
Clinical lead, MR/VR
Mr Areeb Moosavi
Glaucoma
Miss Rebecca Papadopoulos
Glaucoma
Miss Bina Parmar
Paediatrics
Miss Jennifer Doyle
Oculoplastics
Miss Zuzana Sipkova
Oculoplastics
Mr Ammar Miri
General/MR/Cataract
The Consultants are supported by:
Associate Specialist
1
SAS doctors
5 (1 trainee)
Clinical fellow
1 (This post)
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC.
Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
The provisional programme is detailed below. This is a typical timetable in terms of overall structure but may be subject to minor modifications in terms of the timing and type of various clinics.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
Admin
Theatres
VR/Cataract
MR Clinic
VR Clinic
PM
General Clinic
SPA
MR Clinic
Injection Clinic
BUS/Laser
Evening
BUS
• BUS – Booked urgent service
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
This advert closes on Sunday 19 May 2024
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