Fellowship Listings

Added 04/11/2024 [expand title=”Fellowship in Maidstone – South East, UK ” ]

Availability of Fellowships and Observerships

Number of Fellowships 1 (included within Kent, Surrey and Sussex training rotation as ST7, but available for external applicants if no ST7 allocated)

Experience required

FRCOphth
Completion of general ophthalmic training
Basic oculoplastic experience desirable

Normal duration of Fellowship

12 months
Fellows usually appointed 6-12 months ahead
Interview required for both UK and overseas applicants

Training offered

1=minimum 2=moderate 3=full
Eyelid 3
Lacrimal 3
Orbit 1

Fellows encouraged to take part in research and both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Access to other specialties

Endocrinology
Plastic Surgery
Maxillo-facial
ENT
Imaging
Pathology
Paediatrics
Dermatology

Timetable

5 oculoplastic clinics/ week (including weekly TED clinic and monthly joint ENT clinic)
3 oculoplastic theatres/week (including joint ENT list twice a month)
1 dedicated research session/week
1 weekly teaching session/week
Participation in general 1st on call rota

Recognition

Recognised by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists

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Added 24/11/2022 [expand title=”Fellowship in London – London, UK ” ]

Availability of Fellowships and Observerships

1 Fellowship
Observers accepted

Experience required

All candidates must have completed CCT, or international equivalent, and have at least 1 year of post CCT Oculoplastic fellowship experience. Candidates will be expected to be highly proficient at basic oculoplastic surgery and be able to demonstrate independent practice in ptosis, entropion, ectropion and simple eyelid reconstruction. The candidate will also be expected to have outstanding communication skills and be committed to very high standards of patient care. International applicants are welcome and are encouraged to have UK experience prior to joining, although this is not essential.

Normal duration of Fellowship

6-12 months

Training offered

1= minimum 2 = moderate 3 = full
Aesthetic 3
Eyelid 2
Lacrimal 2
Orbit 1

This is a unique aesthetics fellowship in the heart of the Harley Street area based at the Ezra Clinic. The practice is a tertiary, high volume international aesthetic surgery centre focussing on blepharoplasty, brow-lift surgery and non-surgical periocular rejuvenation. A high proportion of surgical patients are revision procedures. There are also very high volumes of periocular filler treatments, and a highly specialised Filler complication clinic which is usually run by the Fellow. The Clinic also specialises in non-surgical laser therapies. Whilst the majority of the work is aesthetic, there will also be exposure to orbits, general oculoplastic and lacrimal cases.
In addition to assisting the consultant team, the successful candidate will run their own clinics and lists, supervised by the Consultant team who will work in parallel with the Fellow. There will also be opportunity for interface specialty exposure to Craniofacial surgery, plastic surgery, dermatology, hair transplantation and Moh’s surgery.
Fellows are expected to participate in research and to present at departmental, national and international meetings.

Timetable

Flexible. Can be full-time or part-time. The timetable will be tailored to meet the candidate’s specific needs.
Oculoplastic Aesthetic clinics/week: 4
Oculoplastic lists/week: up to 5
Non-oculoplastic sessions: up to 3

Salary & Accommodation

£40 000 pa
Accommodation is not provided.

Recognition

Not recognised by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists

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Added 10/04/2022 [expand title=”Fellowship in Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford – Essex, UK ” ]

Availability of Fellowships and Observerships

Fellowship

Experience required

FRCOphth or equivalent

Normal duration of Fellowship

One year, extendable with mutual agreement

Training offered

All aspects of eyelid surgery and eyelid reconstruction. Lacrimal surgery

Access to other specialties

Access to facial plastics surgery on site

Timetable

2-3 oculoplastics sessions per week
4 oculoplastics clinics per week
One emergency clinic per week
One regular half day teaching session

Salary & Accommodation

£51000 plus

Other information:

Broomfield Hospital is the site of one of the largest plastics and burns units in the UK and there is close collaboration between the oculoplastics and the facial plastics teams and opportunities to attend facial plastics theatre

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Added 12/11/2020 [expand title=”Fellowship in Kings College NHS Foundation Trust, London – UK ” ]

Availability of Fellowships and Observerships

Number of Fellowships 1
Observers are accepted

Experience required

Candidates are normally expected to have completed their CCT or equivalent of core training in ophthalmology. A previous trainee selected component (TSC) or fellowship in oculoplastics is desirable.

Normal duration of Fellowship

12 months

Appointed 6-12 months ahead

Training offered

Eyelid – 3
Lacrimal – 3
Orbit – 3

Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a major trauma centre, national centre of excellence for neurosciences and haematology offering a holistic approach to complex orbital, eyelid and lacrimal disease. As such a wide exposure of adult and paediatric oculoplastic surgery is carried out at one of London’s busiest teaching hospitals covering the boroughs of Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham and Bromley.

Dedicated training on complex eyelid surgery including ptosis, cancer, trauma and neuromuscular disease.

Comprehensive teaching on external and endonasal surgery in both adults and children with endoscopically assisted stenting in the latter.

Orbital surgery for both intraconal and extraconal disease independently on an oculoplastic list or in combination with neurosurgery.

Participation in a skin cancer MDT and orbital MDT. Opportunity to contribute to the neurosurgery/skull base, neuro-oncology or haematological MDT.

Research is encouraged within the continuous professional development session especially within periocular cancer

Access to other specialties

Dermatology and Mohs micrographic surgery 3
Neurosurgery 3
Trauma 3
Paediatrics 3
Maxillofacial 2
ENT 2
Endocrinology 2

Timetable

Oculoplastic lists/week – 4/week
Oculoplastic clinics/week – 3/week
Non-oculoplastic sessions – 1/week

Recognition

Recognised by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists

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Added 25/07/2019 [expand title=”Fellowship in James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough – UK ” ]

Availability of Fellowships and Observerships

One fellowship per year

Experience required

Mininum of 4 years experience of ophthalmology

Normal duration of Fellowship

One year

Training offered

The fellowship offers sub-specialty training in oculoplastic surgery and orbital surgery. In the past trainees have used this to fulfil CESR requirements and as a first fellowship before going onto one of the major international fellowships

Access to other specialties

Yes – depending on level experience, including cataract surgery

Timetable

3-4 Clinics
3-4 operatiing sessions
On-call commitments
Dedicated research session

Salary & Accommodation

Hospital accommodation available on-site.
Salary dependent on previous NHS experience

Recognition

Not RCOphth

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Added 12/02/2018 [expand title=”ASTO in Coventry – West Midlands, UK. ” ]

Availability of Fellowships and Observerships

August – August every year with interviews in October.

Experience required

Some Oculoplastics clinical & surgical experience is required.

Normal duration of Fellowship

12 months

Training offered

TSC in Oculoplastics

Access to other specialties

ENT (Monthly Joint clinic & Theatre )
Endocrinology (monthly joint thyroid clinic)
Radiology (monthly Ophthalmology MDT)
Histopathology (monthly Ophthalmology MDT)

Timetable

4 Oculoplastic Theatre sessions
4 Oculoplastic Clinics including two multidisciplinary clinics for Endonasal assessment & Thyroid Eye Disease.
Monthly Botulinum Toxin clinic.

Salary & Accommodation

ST7 full time with on call

Recognition

Fully recognised by Royal College of Ophthalmologists London UK.

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Added 22/12/2014 [expand title=”Fellowship in Moorfields Eye Hospital – London, UK ” ]

Availability of Fellowships and Observerships

Number of Fellowships 9

Experience required

Candidates are normally expected to have completed their CCST and have significant experience in oculoplastics. Prospective fellows should be proficient with basic procedures such as ptosis and external DCR surgery and have demonstrated that these can be performed independently.

Training offered 1=minimum 2=moderate 3=full

Eyelid – 3
Lacrimal – 3
Orbit – 3

Moorfields offers a comprehensive oculoplastics training through fellowships of 12 months duration, with the possibility of extension for a further 6 months. Moorfields is a major tertiary and international centre for complex eyelid, lacrimal and orbital disease.

The orbital service performs high throughput decompression surgery and offers exposure to a wide range of orbital disease.

The department performs a comprehensive range of adult and paediatric lacrimal surgery inluding high volume external and endonasal DCR surgery and Lester Jones procedures.

Trainees will also have exposure to ENT, plastic surgery, maxillofacial surgery, dermatology, radiology and pathology. Research is also strongly encouraged with dedicated research sessins available to the appropriate candidates.

Timetable
4-5 ocluplastics clinics,
3-5 theatre lists.

No casualty or primary care clinics are included as the timetables consist of only specialist oculoplastics activities.

On calls
YES

Duration
12 months, extedable to 18 months.

When to apply
Appointments are usually 12-18 months in advance.

Non-EU international applicants will need at least 9-12 months to allow for appropriate Visa permissions.

Salary & Accommodation
Basic Salary £40,000 + On call.

Royal College recognised (UK)
2 TSC positions are approved by the college for training.

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Added 15/02/2018 [expand title=”Fellowship in Glasgow – Scotland, UK ” ]

Availability of Fellowships and Observerships

Number of Fellowships 1
Observers not accepted

Experience required

CCT or equivalent

Normal duration of Fellowship

12 months
Fellows usually appointed 9 months ahead
Interview required for UK applicants? Yes
Interview required for overseas applicants? Yes

Training offered

1=minimum 2=moderate 3=full
Eyelid 3
Lacrimal 2
Orbit 2

Fellows encouraged to take part in research

Access to other specialties

Plastic Surgery
Maxillo-facial
ENT
Radiology
Pathology
Neurosurgery

Timetable

Oculoplastic clinics/week 2
Oculoplastic/Oncology theatre lists/week 5
Ocular oncology clinic/ week 1
MDT/ week 1

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Added 08/04/2018 [expand title=”Fellowship in Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals – UK, East Anglia, Norfolk ” ]

Availability of Fellowships and Observerships

one fellowship

Experience required

Applicants must have completed
their core curriculum training
(CCT) in ophthalmology or equivalent

Normal duration of Fellowship

12 months

Training offered

Eyelid:3
Lacrimal: 3 ( including endoscopic endonasal DCR)
Orbit:3
Paediatric oculoplastics:3

Access to other specialties

Head and Neck cancer MDT
Skin Cancer MDT
Thyroid eye disease MDT
Neuro-radiologists

Timetable

oculoplastics theatre: 3
Cataract: 1
Oculoplastics clinic: 4

Salary & Accommodation

33000 plus

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Added 12/03/2018 [expand title=”Fellowship in Leicester – East Midlands, UK ” ]

Availability of Fellowships and Observerships

Number of Fellowships 3
Observers accepted and have to pay a fee

Experience required

Equivalent to Final year SpR

Normal duration of Fellowship

12 months
Fellows usually appointed 6 months ahead
Interview required for both UK and overseas applicants

Training offered

1=minimum 2=moderate 3=full
Eyelid 3
Lacrimal 3
Orbit 3

Fellows encouraged to take part in research

Access to other specialties

Plastic Surgery
Maxillo-facial
ENT
Imaging
Pathology
Neuro-ophthalmology

Timetable

Oculoplastic clinics/week 3
Oculoplastic lists/week 4
Non-oculoplastic sessions/week eg General clinics 1, Research/admin 1

Other information:

Usually advertised NHS Jobs March-April

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Added 06/03/2018 [expand title=”Fellowship in Nottingham – East Midlands, UK ” ]

Availability of Fellowships and Observerships

Number of Fellowships 1
Observers are accepted and pay a fee for accommodation only

Experience required

Specialist registrars in final year of training or completed ST training, see general information on recognition

Normal duration of Fellowship

6-12 months
Fellows usually appointed 3-6 months ahead
Interview required for both UK and overseas applicants

Training offered

1=minimum 2=moderate 3=full
Eyelid 3
Lacrimal 3
Orbit 3
Paediatric Oculoplastics 3

Fellows encouraged to take part in research

Access to other specialties

Plastic Surgery
Maxillo-facial
ENT
Imaging
Pathology
Neurosurgery
Micrographic surgery

Timetable

Oculoplastic clinics/week 3
Oculoplastic lists/week 5
Non-oculoplastic sessions/week e.g. General clinics 1

Salary & Accommodation

Basic Salary £28,000
Salary can be supplemented with waiting list initiative cataract surgery lists
Single accommodation may be available on hospital campus at approx.£280-320/month
Married accommodation, may be available on hospital campus, contact Derwent Housing 01332-346477
Accommodation available outside the hospital campus (not hospital owned)

Recognition

Not recognised by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists

Other information:

Contact Mrs Katya Tambe, Mrs Lorraine Abercrombie, Mr AJE Foss.

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Added 28/02/2018 [expand title=”Fellowship in Southampton – South East, UK ” ]

Availability of Fellowships and Observerships

Number of Fellowships 1
Observers are accepted

Experience required

Completion of general ophthalmic training
Basic oculoplastic experience desirable

Normal duration of Fellowship

12 months
Fellows usually appointed August or February

Training offered

1=minimum 2=moderate 3=full
Eyelid 3
Lacrimal 3
Orbit 3
Fellows encouraged to take part in research and both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Access to other specialties

Maxillo-facial
ENT
Imaging
Pathology
Neurosurgery

Multidisciplinary team meetings and clinics

Timetable

Oculoplastic clinics/week 4
Oculoplastic lists/week 4
Non-oculoplastic sessions/week e.g. 1 casualty, 2 study/teaching

Other information:

Post advertised June/July

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Added 15/02/2018 [expand title=”Fellowship in Chelsea & Westminster – London, UK ” ]

Availability of Fellowships and Observerships

Number of Fellowships 1
Observers are accepted

Experience required

Completion of core training, previous TSC or fellowship desirable

Suitable for experienced Fellow with interest in Multi-Disciplinary Team approach to management of orbitocentric craniofacial diseases
Training in endoscopic ENT/ plastic surgery available
Training in cosmetic oculoplastic and facial surgery available
Access to Mohs’ tumour management and skin cancer MDT available

Normal duration of Fellowship

6 months
Fellows usually appointed 3 months ahead
Interview required for UK applicants only

Training offered

1=minimum 2=moderate 3=full
Eyelid 3
Lacrimal 1
Orbit 2
Complex multidisciplinary facial 3
Aesthetics 3

Fellows encouraged to take part in research

Access to other specialties

1=minimum 2=moderate 3=full
Eyelid 3
Lacrimal 1
Orbit 2
Complex multidisciplinary facial 3
Aesthetics 3

Fellows encouraged to take part in research

Timetable

Oculoplastic clinics/week 3
Oculoplastic lists/week 4

Other information:

Post normally advertised March and Sept

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Added 13/02/2018 [expand title=”Fellowship in Hereford County Hospital – Hereford, UK ” ]

Availability of Fellowships and Observerships

Number of Fellowships 1

Experience required

No oculoplastic experience is required, however, it is expected that candidates will have the drive and enthusiasm to learn new techniques under supervision, be motivated to read, and respond to constructive feedback.

Independence in cataract surgery is a pre-requisite as the post is part-funded through covering consultants’ theatre lists when they are on leave.

Normal duration of Fellowship

12 months
Fellows usually appointed 12 months ahead

Interview required, but can be by telephone for overseas applicants

Training offered

1=minimum 2=moderate 3=full
Eyelid 3
Lacrimal 3
Includes endonasal surgery
Orbit 1

Fellows are actively encouraged to participate in research, review manuscripts for publication, teach on courses with Mr Madge and Mr While as well as present at departmental, regional and national meetings.

Access to other specialties

Plastic Surgery
Maxillo-facial
ENT
Imaging
Weekly Skin MDT meeting
Pathology
Dermatology

Timetable

7 clinical sessions per week, plus research / assisting
Oculoplastic clinics/week 2-3
Oculoplastic lists/week 3-4
Non-oculoplastic sessions/week e.g. General clinics 1-2

The timetable is fortnightly, encompassing an exceptionally well-balanced programme of supervised and unsupervised surgery, clinics and dedicated time for research / reading. In addition to the (on average) 4 theatre sessions per week, 2 of which will be directly supervised by Mr Madge and Mr While, the timetable allows the flexibility of attending a third theatre list in the week (if interested), as well as potentially gaining ENT /FESS surgical experience or visiting other oculoplastic surgeons outside Herefordshire.

Other information:

Mr Ben While
Consultant Ophthalmic & Oculoplastic surgeon
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Hereford
HR1 2ER
Email: Ben.While@wvt.nhs.uk

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Added 13/02/2018 [expand title=”Fellowship in Cardiff – Wales. UK ” ]

Availability of Fellowships and Observerships

Number of Fellowships 1
Observers not accepted

Experience required

Senior trainee who has completed their CCST or equivalent and requires specialist training in oculoplastic surgery

Normal duration of Fellowship

12 months
Fellows usually appointed 6 months ahead, application normally in April
Interview required for both UK and overseas applicants

Training offered

1=minimum 2=moderate 3=full
Eyelid 3
Lacrimal 3
Orbit 3

Research encouraged

Timetable

Oculoplastic clinics/week 3
Oculoplastic lists/week 5
Non-oculoplastic sessions/week Cataract list 1, Minor ops list 1

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Added 13/02/2018 [expand title=”Fellowship in Liverpool – North West, UK ” ]

Availability of Fellowships and Observerships

Number of Fellowships 1

Experience required

Ophthalmology Specialist Training, FRCOphth or equivalent

Normal duration of Fellowship

12 months
Interview required for both UK and overseas applicants
Telephone interviews by arrangement for overseas applicants

Training offered

(1=minimum 2=moderate 3=full)
Eyelid 3
Lacrimal 3
Orbit 3

Fellows encouraged to take part in research

Access to other specialties

Regional Head and Neck Centre – ENT & Maxillo-facial surgery
Regional Neurosurgical Centre
Regional Dermatology Skin Cancer MDT

Timetable

Oculoplastic clinics/week 2
Oculoplastic lists/week 5
Non-oculoplastic sessions/week e.g. General clinics 1

Other information:

Post is advertised.

Contact Mr James Hsuan or Mr Austin McCormick
james.hsuan@aintree.nhs.uk
austin.mccormick@aintree.nhs.uk

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Added 01/02/2018 [expand title=”Fellowship in London – London, UK ” ]

Availability of Fellowships and Observerships

1 Fellowship
Observers accepted

Experience required

ST5 and above ideally post CCT should have had experience of core oculoplastics

Normal duration of Fellowship

12 months

Training offered

Dedicated endoscopic DCR lists with experienced trainers and complex lacrimal MDT setup
Wide exposure to all oculoplastic conditions with extensive surgical experience in ptosis and eyelid malpostions
MDT skin cancer and Mohs surgery and reconstruction
Bi- monthly MDT for Thyroid Eye disease
MDT for Complex orbital and skull base pathology
Access to Aesthetic training available

Training offered
1= minimum 2 = moderate 3 = full
Eyelid 3
Lacrimal 3
Orbit 2
Fellows are actively encouraged to participate in research, teach and present at departmental, regional and national meetings.

Fellows will have exposure to complex pathology jointly managed with our colleagues in
ENT
Joint thyroid clinic (Endocrinology)
Maxillofacial & Trauma
Imaging
Plastic Surgery
Neurosurgery
Paediatrics
Dermatology

Timetable

Oculoplastic clinics/week 3
Oculoplastic lists/week 3+
Non-oculoplastic sessions 1/week

Salary & Accommodation

£40 000 pa
Salary may be supplemented by additional clinic/theatre sessions
Accommodation available outside hospital campus only

Recognition

Not recognised by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists

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Added 13/02/2018 [expand title=”Fellowship in Great Yarmouth – East Anglia, UK ” ]

Availability of Fellowships and Observerships

Number of Fellowships 1
Observers are accepted and do not pay a fee

Experience required

Completion of general ophthalmic training

Normal duration of Fellowship

12 months
Fellows usually appointed 6 months ahead
Normally
Interview required for UK applicants only

Training offered

1=minimum 2=moderate 3=full
Eyelid 3
Lacrimal 3
Orbit 1
Fellows encouraged to take part in research

Access to other specialties

Plastic Surgery, Dermatology (Mohs surgery),
Maxillo-facial Surgery,
ENT,
Imaging,
Pathology

Timetable

Oculoplastic clinics/week 4
Oculoplastic lists/week 3
Non-oculoplastic sessions/week ; Corneal clinic,1

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Added 13/02/2018 [expand title=”Fellowship in Reading and Windsor – South East, UK ” ]

Availability of Fellowships and Observerships

Number of Fellowships 1
Observers are not accepted

Experience required

Senior trainee close to or post completion of Certificate of Higher Specialist Training or equivalent

Normal duration of Fellowship

12 months
Fellows usually appointed 6-9 months ahead
Interview required for both UK and overseas applicants

Training offered

1=minimum 2=moderate 3=full
Eyelid 3
Lacrimal 3
Orbit 2

Fellows encouraged to take part in research

Access to other specialties

Plastic Surgery
Maxillo-facial
ENT
Imaging
Pathology
Neurosurgery

Timetable

Oculoplastic clinics/week 3
Oculoplastic lists/week 3
Non-oculoplastic sessions/week e.g. General clinics 2

Recognition

Recognised by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists

Other information:

Information pack available on request
Contact Mr A Pearson

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Added 13/02/2018 [expand title=”Fellowship in East Grinstead – South East, UK ” ]

Availability of Fellowships and Observerships

Number of Fellowships 2
Observers are accepted and do not pay a fee

Experience required

Specialist Registrars in year 4/5 or equivalent

Normal duration of Fellowship

12 months
Fellows usually appointed 6-9 months ahead
Interview required for both UK and overseas applicants

Training offered

1=minimum 2=moderate 3=full
Eyelid 3
Lacrimal 3
Orbit 3

Research is an essential requirement for Oculoplastic Fellows

Access to other specialties

Plastic Surgery including the inter-disciplinary Facial Anomalies Clinic (FACE) and burns management

Maxillo-facial

ENT
Imaging
Pathology
Burns Unit
Cosmetic Surgical Centre
Cornea/Refractive
Craniofacial
Dermatology
Mohs
Neuro-ophthalmology

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Added 12/02/2018 [expand title=”Fellowship in Bristol – South West, UK ” ]

Availability of Fellowships and Observerships

2 (1 fellowship, 1 TSC which may convert to a 2nd fellowship if no Severn Deanery trainee selects oculoplastics TSC)

Experience required

Basic oculoplastics experience required; CCT or equivalent preferred but not essential.

Normal duration of Fellowship

1 year

Training offered

Full range of lid, lacrimal and orbital medicine & surgery. (NB aesthetic surgical training is not s significant component of this fellowship).

Timetable

4-5 clinics, 4-5 lists (all oculoplastics), 1 research.
Exposure to orbital imaging meetings, skin cancer MDTs, Mohs surgery, orbital trauma meetings, & joint lists with ENT / neurosurgery / max-fax are all possible.

Recognition

TSC recognised by RCOphth, no recognition for fellowship.

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Added 13/02/2018 [expand title=”Fellowship in East Grinstead – Sussex, UK ” ]

Availability of Fellowships and Observerships

Two Fellowships available, usually starting February and August each year.

Experience required

Candidates are normally expected to have completed their CCST and have significant experience in oculoplastics with FRCOphth or equivalency.

Training offered 1= minimum 2 = moderate 3 = full:
Eyelid 3
Lacrimal 3
Orbit 3

Normal duration of Fellowship

12 months

Training offered

This Fellowship will provide extensive clinical and surgical experience in the diagnosis and management of patients with Oculoplastic, Lacrimal and Orbital disease. The post holder will be required to undertake surgery on such cases both under supervision and independently, whilst being encouraged to develop their clinical skills, taking on an increasingly complex caseload.

Timetable

3-5 operating sessions per week
4 oculoplastic clinics per week

No eye casualty clinics, but some general Ophthalmic patients will be seen over the week.

Salary & Accommodation

Depending on experience £37,923 – £70,718 per annum plus an on-call supplement (currently 4% of base salary).

Recognition

Not recognised by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

Other information:

The unit has an international reputation for Oculoplastic, Ocular surface and Corneal research. The Fellow will be expected to participate in new and on-going projects as well as present at national and international meetings.

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Added 01/02/2018 [expand title=”Fellowship in Sheffield – South Yorkshire, UK ” ]

Availability of Fellowships and Observerships

Fellowship in Oculoplastics, Orbital Surgery and Ocular Oncology

Experience required

Post CCT with ASTO level Oculoplastic experience preferable

Normal duration of Fellowship

1 year (usually commencing in August)

Training offered

Orbital surgery: dedicated weekly orbital theatre. Orbital clinic (including thyroid eye disease); monthly joint clinic with endocrinology and access of joint orbital trauma clinic with maxillofacial surgery; weekly neuro-radiology MDT; presentation of cases at skull base and head and neck MDT’s

Ocular Oncology: weekly supervised operating list with experience including ruthenium plaque brachytherapy, proton beam therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, enucleation, local resection and exenteration surgery, weekly MDT with histopathology and oncology, weekly supervised new patient clinic, weekly independent follow up clinic

Oculoplastic: dedicated oculoplastic clinic, supervised oculoplastic list (including paediatric oculoplastics and multistaged excisions and reconstructions ); independent minor op list

Lacrimal: mainly external DCR with some endonasal DCR experience possible

no dedicated cataract list

Timetable

The timetable has some flexibility to suit the Fellow’s training requirement

Salary & Accommodation

£46208 per annum
Can be supplemented by on calls/ Saturday working

Recognition

Unique fellowship providing both adnexal and ocular oncology experience

Other information:

Research time is protected and Fellow are expected to present nationally and internationally (1 funded meeting each) and complete a number of publications

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Added 20/06/2017 [expand title=”Fellowship in Norwich – Norfolk, UK ” ]

Availability of Fellowships and Observerships

Will be advertised in July. To apply use contact details listed.

Experience required

ST Level 4

Normal duration of Fellowship

12 months

Salary & Accommodation

Salary £33,000 plus.

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Added 05/04/2017 [expand title=”Fellowship in Shrewsbury – South West, UK ” ]

Availability of Fellowships and Observerships

Number of fellows 1

Experience required

Speciality Trainee year 6/7 or equivalent

Normal duration of Fellowship

12 months

Training offered

1=minimum 2=moderate 3=full
Eyelid 3
Lacrimal 3
including endoscopic DCR
Orbit 2

Timetable

Oculoplastic clinics/week 2
Oculoplastic lists/week 3
General clinics/week 2, Cataract list/week 1

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Added 06/04/2016 [expand title=”Fellowship in Birmingham Midland Eye Centre – Birmingham, UK ” ]

Availability of Fellowships and Observerships
Number of Fellowships 1
Observers accepted

Experience required
Specialist registrars post CCST or equivalent.
FRCOphth or equivalent
Previous TSC or Fellowship desirable.

Normal duration of Fellowship
12 months
Fellows usually appointed 6 months ahead
Interview required for both UK and overseas applicants

Training offered
1= minimum 2 = moderate 3 = full
Eyelid 3
Lacrimal 3
Orbit 3

Fellows are actively encouraged to participate in research, teach and present at departmental, regional and national meetings.

Timetable
Oculoplastic clinics/week 4
Oculoplastic lists/week 4
Non- oculoplastic sessions/week 1

Access to other specialties
ENT
Joint thyroid clinic (Endocrinology)
Imaging
Pathology
Plastic Surgery
Paediatrics
Dermatology
Neuro-ophthalmology

Salary and accommodation
£40 000 pa
Salary may be supplemented by additional clinic/theatre sessions
Accommodation available outside hospital campus only

Recognition by Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Not recognised by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists

 

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