A 12-month Clinical Fellow post in oculoplastics, lacrimal and orbital surgery in the Ophthalmology Directorate at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, mainly at Aintree's Elective Care Centre. Core work is out-patient clinics and theatre sessions with the oculoplastic consultants, plus in-patient care. Joint work with the Maxillofacial Unit and the Walton Centre on complex cases is also part of the role. FRCOphth or equivalent is essential, and the post is not yet recognised for training by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
What the job involves
- Run out-patient clinics with the oculoplastic consultants
- Take part in theatre sessions with the oculoplastic consultants
- Assist with the care of oculoplastic in-patients
- Work on complex cases jointly with the Maxillofacial Unit and the Walton Centre for Neurosciences
- Work primarily with Consultant Ophthalmologists Mr A McCormick and Mr Z Sultan
- Operate alongside colleagues from related specialties, such as maxillofacial, ENT and dermatology, where needed, including complex head and neck cancer patients
- Attend the weekly postgraduate educational session and the bi-weekly oculoplastic teaching session
- Take part in medical audit and lead on encouraging appropriate audit and implementing its lessons
What’s required
Qualifications
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Recognised training in ophthalmic surgery at OST level
Experience
- Evidence of an aptitude in surgical research
Nice to have
- Prior experience of oculoplastics
- Specific training in oculoplastic disorders
- Publications and presentations of original clinical or laboratory research
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
