Clinical Fellow in Oculoplastics, Lacrimal and Orbits

The Ophthalmology service is a busy dynamic department seeing up to 70000 outpatients per year and performing over 10 000 surgical procedures across the subspecialties which are all represented. As part of a large acute trust there is considerable interaction with other specialities both surgical and medical giving rise for the opportunity for research and the management of complex patients. King’s is a busy trauma centre. There is a coordinated teaching and training programme across South London and involvement in undergraduate medical student teaching for KCL.

Clinical duties include investigation and treatment of patients with oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbital disease and allied disorders. Some general ophthalmology provisions and on call are required and the fellow will be on call for all urgent adnexal (oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbital) cases.

Clinical duties for this post comprise the investigation and treatment of patients with oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbital disease and allied disorders. Tenure of the post is initially for 12 months but may be renewable by mutual consent. The ideal candidate would be a CCT holder or equivalent who wishes to specialize in the surgical treatment of oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbital diseases. The post is not a Deanery TSC, however, is recognised by the Royal College of Ophthalmologist.

Some general ophthalmology provisions and on call are required and the fellow will be on call for all urgent adnexal (oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbital) cases. The post holder will gain surgical experience commensurate with their prior experience and ability.

The post will be predominantly or exclusively adnexal in nature but there may be occasions when the appointee has to cover more general clinical duties, which are based at King’s College Hospital and/or Queen Mary's Hospital. The following information in this paragraph relates only to these general duties, which are likely to include the management of out-patients and in-patients, including ward referrals.

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Some general ophthalmology provisions and on call are required and the fellow will be on call for all urgent adnexal (oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbital) cases. The post holder will gain surgical experience commensurate with their prior experience and ability.

The post will be predominantly or exclusively adnexal in nature but there may be occasions when the appointee has to cover more general clinical duties, which are based at King’s College Hospital. The following information in this paragraph relates only to these general duties, which are likely to include the management of out-patients and in-patients, including ward referrals.