Senior clinical fellow-Ocular Oncology, Orbital& Oculoplastic SurgeryNHS

Job summary

This twelve month post will provide an opportunity to gain sub-specialty experience and training at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield. The Sheffield Ophthalmology Department is a progressive and forward-thinking department. It is exceptionally well equipped, including state-of-the-art ophthalmic imaging facilities.

This fellowship provides extensive clinical and surgical experience in the diagnosis and management of a broad range of ocular oncology conditions including intraocular, ocular surface and adnexal tumours as well as experience in adnexal (lid, lacrimal and orbital) surgery. Prior oculoplastic experience would be an advantage.

Informal visits are encouraged and should be arranged through Mr Sachin Salvi or Ms Jennifer Tan by contacting their secretary on 0114 271 3829.

The fellow will provide intermediate grade support to the Consultant Ophthalmologists to their level of experience. There are opportunities to get involved with research and appointees will be actively encouraged to play a full part in the clinical, teaching and governance activities of the directorate.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative work plan.

Job description

The appointee will gain extensive experience in all aspects of ophthalmic oncology including diagnosing and managing adult intraocular, ocular surface, periocular and orbital tumours.

This Fellowship is the only one of its kind in England providing comprehensive training in all aspects of adult ophthalmic oncology. It is an exciting opportunity to work with five highly specialised Consultant Ophthalmologists with their own sub-speciality interests covering the full range of eye cancer patients.

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative work plan.

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Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do

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