Clinical Fellow for Paediatric Ophthalmology

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Clinical Fellow for Paediatric Ophthalmology

The closing date is 22 September 2025

Lead Consultant and / or Clinical Director

Professional Accountability

Medical Director administered through Divisional Director

Average number of hours of work per week

40

Base Hospital

Oxford Eye Hospital, West Wing, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford

GMC requirement

Full registration and license to practice

Details of special conditions

Fixed term contract for 12 months

Main duties of the job

AIMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The basis for this post is to provide clinical and surgical training as well as research in the care of children with primary, secondary, and tertiary eye conditions.

CLINICAL DUTIES

The post holder's duties will primarily be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, however there will be occasional clinical duties on other sites as needed on other parts of the Trust, including peripheral clinics. Paediatric Uveitis clinic (JIA) takes place in on Friday mornings at The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC).

Oxford is one of only 4 craniofacial units in the UK and the Haematology and Oncology Service if one of the 20 principal treatment centers in the UK. The post holder is therefore expected to work in close collaboration with both the Craniofacial, neurology, Neurosurgery, and oncology departments in the care of children with Neuro-ophthalmic and Oncology disorders.

Oxford is known to have one of the most well-established ROP screening and treatment centers in the UK and is highly regarded for the expertise in neonatal and paediatric vitreoretinal services. The successful candidate will have a chance to develop skills in that area.

There might be an opportunity to have exposure some adult strabismus and complex clinics and/theatre where complex cases with paralytic/restrictive/adjustable strabismus are managed.

About us

The Paediatric Ophthalmology department

The paediatric ophthalmology department includes 2 consultants, Mr Sanil Shah and Miss Nervine ElMeshad and 2 senior consultants,Mr Manoj Parulekar, and Mr C K Patel. There is one clinical fellow and 1 trainee (Thames Deanery). There are 15 orthoptists within the Eye team 2 support each paediatric ophthalmology clinic and a further 3 support paediatric ophthalmology extended role clinics. 2 Optometrists also support each clinic, along with specialist paediatric low vision services/contact lens services. The department is also supported by 2 technicians for ophthalmology investigation and imaging.

Job responsibilities

INDICATIVE JOB PLAN

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

AM

Paediatric clinic Weeks 12345

ROP screening

CFU/ paediatric CLINIC IN OEH

Paediatric clinic

THEATRE

Paediatric Uveitis clinic (NOC)/Paediatric VR

PM

TEACHING, STUDY/ ADMIN

Paediatric clinic

Paediatric clinic

THEATRE

Research/ SPA

Person Specification Qualifications/Training

• GMC - Registered with a Licence to Practice
• Near completion of CCT, CESR (Or equivalent from outside the UK)
• Medical degree FRCOphth or equivalent Prior experience in Paediatric Ophthalmology
• CCT, CESR or equivalent
• Surgical experience Research experience

Professional - extra skills or achievements

• TransportDemonstrates an ability to effectively undertake the role of clinical fellow in a large teaching hospital.

Organization and management skill

• Ability to work independently.
• Reliability and dependability
• Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload
• NHS and the Governments agenda for its modernisation
• Ability to self-motivate and be involved in teaching and training
• Knowledge of the organisation

Interpersonal skills

• Good personal and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively through good verbal and written skills.
• Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels skills should be advanced.

Teaching skills

• Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
• Management training and experience

Audit skills & research experience

• Experience of routine clinical audit
• Research experience and/or publication

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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