Are you an enthusiastic ophthalmologist looking to develop advanced skills in glaucoma within one of the UK's leading ophthalmic services?
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a motivated and ambitious Clinical Fellow in Glaucoma for a 12-month fixed-term appointment based across Western Eye Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital . This post offers an excellent opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in the diagnosis, management and surgical treatment of glaucoma within a high-volume tertiary referral service About the Role
The successful candidate will join a highly regarded glaucoma team providing specialist care to a diverse patient population across North West London and beyond. The post is designed to provide advanced experience in all aspects of glaucoma management, including:
Glaucoma outpatient clinics
Virtual glaucoma services
Laser procedures
Cataract surgery in patients with glaucoma
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)
Surgical exposure to trabeculectomy and glaucoma drainage devices
Multidisciplinary working alongside consultants, specialist nurses, optometrists and allied healthcare professionals
Please note that the vacancies advertised may be subject to change prior to interview.
The post holder will be involved in:
Out-patient care of Glaucoma patients
To be involved in their ad hoc care and emergencies and to be available for advice when off site.
To undertake A&E sessions at the Western Eye Hospital
To maintain good communication with GP, optometrists, hospital clinicians and other allied professionals
To provide teaching to medical students, other junior doctors, optometrists
To assist in academic and pharmaceutical research activities within the department
To assist in the management and development of the clinical service
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Please see Job description for a full breakdown of what the role entails.
Clinical Responsibilities
Assess, diagnose and manage patients with glaucoma, ocular hypertension and related conditions within outpatient and virtual clinic settings.
Undertake comprehensive ophthalmic examinations, including interpretation of visual fields, OCT imaging, optic nerve assessment and other diagnostic investigations.
Formulate and implement treatment plans under consultant supervision where appropriate.
Participate in consultant-led and independent glaucoma clinics according to experience and competency.
Perform laser procedures including Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT), YAG laser procedures and other treatments as appropriate.
Participate in cataract surgery and glaucoma surgical procedures, with opportunities for graded surgical responsibility dependent upon experience and competency.
Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation and correspondenc
Service Delivery
Contribute to the efficient delivery of glaucoma services across Western Eye Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital.
Support the management of patient pathways to ensure safe, effective and timely care.
Work collaboratively with consultants, specialist nurses, optometrists, orthoptists and administrative teams to maintain service quality and performance standards.
Participate in departmental rota commitments, including out-of-hours and on-call duties where required.
