International Clinical Fellow in Oculoplastics & Ophthalmology

Job description

International Clinical Fellow in Oculoplastics & OphthalmologyThe Ophthalmology Fellow position is a one year post January 2027-January 2028, to allow a senior trainee exposure to oculoplastic surgery, while further refining their skills in general ophthalmology and cataract surgery. The degree of responsibility given to the appointed doctor will be commensurate with their experience and supervision will be available from the clinical lead of the oculoplastic service & consultant ophthalmologists in the Hospital Eye Service.

The Victoria Eye Unit is the Ophthalmology Department at the Wye Valley NHS Trust and is based in the Eign Suite outpatients department.

Main duties of the job

The Consultant with whom the appointed Fellow is working will be in overall charge of service and will allocate duties and responsibilities depending on the experience of the appointed doctor.

The appointed Fellow will work in hospital and community clinics within Herefordshire, Shropshire and Powys and see new and old patients, as required.

There will be no regular on-call duties but opportunities may arise for on-call duties to be carried out in the event of leave.

The appointed Fellow undertakes, exceptionally to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

The appointed Fellow undertakes exceptionally to be available for such irregular commitments outside normally roistered duties as are essential for continuity of patient care.

The appointed Fellow is expected to keep up-to-date with current clinical practice, and may make arrangements to attend local departmental teaching meetings where these fit with their timetable and duties. The appointee is also expected to attend national and international meetings to update on general ophthalmic and in particular oculoplasticsurgery

Qualifications

Full GMC Registration or Must be eligible for the RCOphth Dual Sponsorship programme (with appropriate sponsors identified)

Experience in a wide range of Ophthalmic activity Postgraduate qualification in general ophthalmology

Postgraduate qualification in general ophthalmology

Experience & Knowledge

A minimum of five years since obtaining a primary medical qualification or equivalent gained on a flexible basis

Independent in phacoemulsification to a high standard

Clinical Governance

Ability to work/operate unsupervised and perform cataract surgery independently

Research

Experience in and participation in audit

Other Requirements Specific to the Role

Ability to travel - access to own transport

Must be able to submit handwritten supporting evidence

Communication and Language Skills

Experience working in a busy department

Management and Administrative Experience

Ability and willingness to teach junior staff

Personal Attributes

Acceptance that the post requires a strong service commitment

Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours

Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hereford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English