Junior Clinical Fellow - Ophthalmology

This is an exciting opportunity for a Junior Clinical Fellow to join the busy Ophthalmology department at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital. This fixed term post is to cover maternity leave.
The Ophthalmology service is the largest outpatient service at the Trust, seeing up to 200 patients per day across the various sub-specialities. It also provides the highest volume day case procedure of Cataract surgery, as well as a number of other specialist Ophthalmology procedures and treatments. The department is based on the main hospital site and provides a daily emergency eye service, including an on call until 9pm each day.
The service is supported by a large multidisciplinary team including 9 consultants, 5 speciality doctors, 2 trainees, the nursing team including clinical nurse specialists, optometrists, orthoptists, technicians and administrative staff.
This post will support the department to cover the emergency eye service including the 1st on call rota, as well as support for the subspecialty clinics. This is a great role for anyone seeking to gain varied experience in Ophthalmology., · Maintenance and development of the highest clinical standards in the management of all Ophthalmology patients.
· To work closely with local managers, general practitioners and other medical and professional clinical colleagues in the efficient running of the service.
· To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance, research and audit.
·To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD)., Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.
The appointee will have Full UK Medical/Dental registration at time of application.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.