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Ophthalmology
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ST3-8
Contract
Cyfnod Penodol: 12 mis (August 2024 for 12 months)
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Llawnamser - 40 awr yr wythnos
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317-TD-24-105-B
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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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NHS
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Ophthalmology 527014
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Newcastle upon Tyne
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£55,329 - £63,152 per annum
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02/08/2024 23:59

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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Research Fellow in Ophthalmology (ST3+)

ST3-8

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.

We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.

We’re also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.

Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients ‘contacts’ each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.

Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team.

Trosolwg o'r swydd

Applications are invited for a 12 month appointment as a Clinical Research Fellow in Ophthalmology based within Newcastle Eye Centre at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The main aim of this post is to assist with a number of clinical trials and related projects and to develop new areas of clinical research. There are also clinical sessions in medical/surgical retina. There may be an opportunity for exposure to orbital/oculoplastic research. The post has a good track record of providing clinical and research experience and giving opportunity for presentations and publications. Previous candidates have gone on to secure prestigious clinical fellowships. The department is well resourced with excellent diagnostic retinal imaging equipment, including 3D heads up display for VR surgery. There may be an opportunity for cataract surgery and vitreoretinal theatre depending on interests and experience. 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The post is available to commence from ASAP/August 2024. There is no on call banding.

For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact Mr James Talks on 0191 2820474, or via email at [email protected] or Miss R Hillier on 0191 2825315, or via email at [email protected].

 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.

We’re also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.

Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients ‘contacts’ each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.

Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

The aim of these posts is to support clinical trials, be involved in research projects and gain retinal clinical experience. It is expected that presentations and publications would be forthcoming. 

There is no on call commitment for this post. GCP certification is required. 

Provisional timetable: 
The timetable includes medical retina clinics, uveitis and potentially vitreoretinal clinics, cataract surgery and vitreoretinal theatre, depending on interests and experience.

Manyleb y person

Education and Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Primary Medical Qualification.
  • Full GMC registration at time of application
  • GCP Training.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • On GMC Specialist Register.
  • Part 2 FRCOphth.
  • Previous experience in NHS.

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Clinical ophthalmology experience
  • Good history & examination skills.
  • Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
  • Able to order appropriate investigations.
  • Image interpretation relevant to practice.
  • Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • UK based run through training with satisfactory ARCP outcomes.
  • Independent cataract surgeon.
  • Previous experience of medical retina work including laser and intraocular injections.
  • Ability to interpret retinal imaging.

Maintaining Clinical Competence

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.

Teaching

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.

Clinical Governance, Audit and Research

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Experience of audit projects.
  • Experience of research.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Audit outcomes.
  • Evidence of presentations and publications.
  • Experience of working on clinical trials.

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