Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Clinical Fellow Ophthalmologist with Interest in Cataract
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Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Exciting Position: Clinical Fellow Ophthalmologist with an Interest in Cataract
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has an exciting position of Clinical Fellow Ophthalmologist with an interest in Cataract post available within their Ophthalmology Department.
Location
This post is based at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (Stoke Mandeville, Wycombe General and Amersham Hospitals in Buckinghamshire).
Duration
This post is for 12 months Fixed Term in the first instance with a possible extension for a further 12 months. This post is available from October 2026.
Requirements
All applicants MUST have a GMC registration and 'Licence to Practice in the UK'
Role Description
This is not a training post, it is purely for service provision and we require a surgeon who can comfortably operate independently with 8-10 cases on a list.
The successful applicant will have access to training in the management of complex cataract cases including the management of pseudoexfoliation, short and long eyes, zonular dehiscence, post-trauma cases and IOL exchange.
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The successful candidate will be required to provide up to 5 independent surgical lists a week. Please note, this is not a training post, it is purely for service provision and we require a surgeon who can comfortably operate independently with 8-10 cases on a list. Included in the timetable are pre-op assessment clinics and a limited number of primary care/emergency access clinics.
Research and audit are actively encouraged.
Supervision of junior trainees may be required depending on experience. The hospital is equipped with an EyeSi surgical simulator as well as a conventional wet-lab facility and surgical training is encouraged and supervised.
Benefits
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Pension
- Access to NHS discount schemes
- Health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce
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Why Work for Us?
We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
Our Vision and Mission
- Vision: To provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Mission: To provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- CARE Values: Collaborate, Aspire, Respect, Enable.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Chris King
- Job Title: Consultant Ophthalmologist
- Email Address: christopher.king18@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 01494 324113
Contact Miss Sarah Maling or Mr Chris King, Cataract Service Lead Consultants for further details on 01296 316495.
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