Ophthalmology Cataract Fellow LED ST3 Equivalent

We are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology, with a specialist interest in cataract surgery to join our team at Torbay Hospital. This post is to complement our upcoming workforce changes whilst we expand our department. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the department to discuss the post and the possibilities for development once in the role. This is a 12 month fixed term position working 10 PA’s per week.

• This is a full time post and will include cataract, general, urgent referral as well as specialist clinics, and access to surgery theatre lists. There would be a 1 in 8 first on-call commitment with prospective cover for colleagues leave, this is non-resident. There is a separate sub regional vitreoretinal on-call. Secretarial support will be provided for the period of the post with computer access.
• Patient safety, dignity and care are the highest priority and at the centre of all that we do.
  
  

We are a forward thinking, very well equipped and supported department who provide a very wide range of ophthalmic services including vitreo-retinal surgery, medical retina including uveitis, oculo-plastics including lacrimal surgery and specialist thyroid clinics, glaucoma, corneal services PK, DALK, DSAEK and DMEK, paediatric services, adult motility and cataract surgery.

We have a talented and enthusiastic body of nurses, orthoptists and optometrists trained to work in glaucoma, paediatrics, cornea, diabetic and macular clinics, perform botox injections, treat lid cysts and perform electrolysis, give intravitreal injections and provide sub-tenon blocks for cataract surgery.

The orthoptists and optometrists are involved in LogMAR vision testing, refraction and patient assessment for the macular service including research studies. We also have a full time ophthalmic photographer and a dedicated research nurse. We have an optometrist with contact lens experience, and have experienced sessional optometrists supporting the paediatric and macular services. Our talented orthoptic department provide an enhanced service including paediatric LVA, a service for adult learning disabled patients, stroke rehabilitation and support for the macular, diabetic, cornea, glaucoma and paediatric clinics. We have highly trained and accredited orthoptists and optometrists in virtual medical retina, diabetic retina and macular clinics, and orthoptic led in-school vision screening scheme.

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urther details / informal visits contact: Name: Miss Tahrina Salam Job title: Consultant Ophthalmologist & Clinical Service Lead Email address: tahrinasalam@nhs.net Telephone number: 01803 654825

Charlie Harding, Operational Manager, 07741079093

Nicki Spalding, Practice Manager, 01803 654701