Anterior Segment Fellow in Ophthalmology

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The training objectives of the fellowship include:

1. Exposure and competency in the surgery and post-operative care for MIGS (iStent), trabeculectomy and glaucoma drainage device surgery (Paul tube, Ahmed valve, Preserflo)

2. Surgical management of corneal conditions: Penetrating eye injury in its primary repair; Managing corneal perforations with cyanoacrylate and fibrin glue; Excision of pterygia with conjunctival autograft; Assist and perform corneal transplantations under supervision (PK, DALK, DSAEK and DMEK); Botulinum toxin injection for ptosis; Amniotic Membrane Transplantation.

3. Exposure to clinic for the instigation and maintenance of immunosuppression for inflammatory disease such as peripheral ulcerative keratitis and mucous membrane pemphigoid

4. Investigation, management and treatment of corneal conditions including: acute and chronic conjunctivitis, infective keratitis, Dry eye management, allergic disorders, contact lens related problems

5. Competency in assessment and management of both routine and complicated glaucoma patients

6. Competency in glaucoma lasers

7. Ability to plan and manage a shared care glaucoma service

8. Gain understanding of the evidence-base of glaucoma management

9. The doctor will be encouraged to develop and lead on research and audit projects within our department and a session will be allocated for these activities. By the end of the one year training period the fellow will be expected to have contributed by means of published papers in collaboration with both more senior and less experienced colleagues.

Person specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Basic medical degree
• FRCOphth or appropriate specialist qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Higher Degree (MD or PhD)

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience in the management of patients with corneal and glaucoma
• Ability to undertake cataract surgery unsupervised

Desirable criteria

• Extensive experience in the management of patients with cornea and glaucoma related pathology problems

Knowledge

Desirable criteria

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential criteria

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable criteria

• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Essential criteria

• Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable criteria

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours

Career Progression

Essential criteria

• Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Important information for applicants:

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Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

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