Specialist Grade Ophthalmologist

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Moorfields - A global leader in Ophthalmology

We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.

With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.

This is an exciting time to join Moorfields. The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care. Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden. The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time.

Job overview

The position is advertised for Specialist Grade doctors to work within the Uveitis service at Moorfields Eye Hospital.

Applicants should hold FRCOphth or equivalent and will be required to be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) ahead of starting.

The post is comprised of 10 programmed activities (PAs) of which 8 provide direct clinical care and the remainder for supporting activities.

The post will be based at City Road but may involve travel to other sites such as St. George's. The sessions may include adult and paediatric Uveitis outpatient clinics.

Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities would be:

• Delivery of new and follow up outpatient clinics across face-to-face, virtual and telephone platforms.
• Supporting scrutiny of new electronic referrals into the Uveitis service
• Monitoring and resolving patient queries via the service's email inbox.
• Assisting with triaging of waiting lists as needed.
• Attending service level teaching when required
• Supervision and training of Uveitis and MR Fellows and other trainees at Moorfields
• Participating in Clinical Audits

A provisional timetable is enclosed, but this will be subject to change in response to service demand.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Specialist Grade Ophthalmologist has a responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the functioning of the service, allowing for all appropriate delegation to and training for staff.

He/she will be responsible for the day-to-day management of his/her clinics or associated consultants' clinics. Participation in episodes of shared care and to provide advice and support to clinicians in other services with regard to patients who may have a combination of ocular problems.

All members of the consultant staff, honorary consultants and specialists are expected to contribute to the Medical Advisory Committee and to serve on other trust committees as required unless compelling reasons prevent this. All Specialists will be expected to participate in audit meetings.

All Specialists are expected to participate in clinical governance and audit, to meet annual training requirements, and to satisfy the annual requirement for continuous professional development set out by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. All Specialists will participate in the trusts' appraisal scheme.

Person specification Education and Qualifications

• FRCOphth / MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification.
• CCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent ophthalmic training (or be within 6 months of CCT date).
• Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register or be within six months of entry.
• Full GMC registration (with a 'Licence to Practise').
• Higher Degree (e.g. MD or PhD).

Further Training and Knowledge

• Be near to or completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology.
• Undertaken recognised Fellowship Training in Uveitis
• Excellent general ophthalmic experience, including emergency care. Knowledge of Accident and Emergency pathways and procedures
• Received training in educational supervision as defined by the GMC.
• Received training in clinical supervision as defined by the GMC.
• Awareness of current issues affecting the NHS & UK Higher Education & the possible associated implications for Moorfields/UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.

Skills and Ability

• High degree of clinical skills
• Track record of developing and submitting applications for research funding
• Audit and research skills
• Track record of publications in peer-reviewed scientific and clinical journals.
• Ability to lead and co-ordinate clinical teams.
• Surgical experience
• Ability to deliver results by effectively managing relationships with sponsors/funding bodies/collaborators/other university/hospital research groups.
• Ability to attract research funding

Experience

• Should have received training in educational supervision as defined by the GMC.
• Awareness of current issues affecting the NHS & UK Higher Education & the possible associated implications for Moorfields/UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.
• Experience of public and patient engagement.
• Clinical leadership and management experience in developing and delivering new services.
• Involvement in clinical leadership roles such as participation in QIPP projects & service improvement projects.
• Excellent teaching & presentation skills.

Personal Qualities

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to lead and co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Good team building skills.
• Commitment to high quality research.
• Committed to job

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.

Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at .

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.