Job summary
We are delighted to invite applications for a full time Specialty Doctor in Cornea and External Eye Disease to join our friendly and forward-thinking Ophthalmology team. This fixed-term post offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist experience within a well-established and supportive department.
You will join a busy and dynamic Ophthalmology team providing a comprehensive service to a population of over 750,000. Our department includes subspecialty expertise in Cornea, Medical Retina, Glaucoma, Paediatrics, Oculoplastics, and Neuro-Ophthalmology. We work closely with other hospital specialties and are supported by highly skilled Nursing, Orthoptic, and Optometry teams, ensuring a truly multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
Main duties of the job
- Provide high-quality care to patients with corneal and general ophthalmic conditions.
o Support the delivery of outpatient and urgent eye care clinics.
o Work collaboratively with consultant ophthalmologists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
o Participate in clinical meetings, audit, and service improvement activities.
o Contribute to the education and supervision of junior medical and non-medical staff.
o Undertake administrative duties related to patient care in line with Trust policy.
We actively support professional growth. The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate in continuing professional development (CPD), clinical audit, and quality improvement, in accordance with Royal College of Ophthalmologists guidance. Study leave and educational opportunities will be provided in line with national terms and conditions.
There are currently no evening or weekend commitments for this post, though this may evolve in line with service needs.
About us
We're an organisation that is getting better and betterand ourimprovements are driven by a determinationto deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with. We're no longer inspecial measures; we've openedtwo new theatresat our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH)and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, was namedthe top CEOby the Health Service Journal in 2024.
We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen'sand get rid of corridor care.
Our patients are benefitting from our Women's Health Hubin Ilford; anAgeing Well Centrein Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) atBarking Community Hospitaland atSt George's Health and Wellbeing Hubin Hornchurch.
These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 94,000 scans a year.
The majority of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexiblyandmore than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accreditedapprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be aLondon Living Wageemployer.
We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will have experience in the assessment and management of corneal and external eye diseases, and a broad grounding in general ophthalmology and urgent eye care. They will contribute to the delivery of high-quality outpatient and emergency ophthalmic services and play an active role in multidisciplinary collaboration across the Trust.
While there is no fixed surgical commitment, opportunities to attend theatre with consultant colleagues and undertake supervised surgical sessions may be available where appropriate.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Abi Fadero, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4456.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will have experience in the assessment and management of corneal and external eye diseases, and a broad grounding in general ophthalmology and urgent eye care. They will contribute to the delivery of high-quality outpatient and emergency ophthalmic services and play an active role in multidisciplinary collaboration across the Trust.
While there is no fixed surgical commitment, opportunities to attend theatre with consultant colleagues and undertake supervised surgical sessions may be available where appropriate.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Abi Fadero, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4456.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- MBBS / MRCS / FRCS or equivalent medical qualification.
- In depth knowledge and experience in corneal and external eye diseases
- Commitment to clinical governance and improving quality of patient care
- Full registration with General Medical Council with license to practice.
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD/PhD)
- Experience in Ophthalmic Virtual clinics and Eye Casualty
- Experience of audit and management
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- MBBS / MRCS / FRCS or equivalent medical qualification.
- In depth knowledge and experience in corneal and external eye diseases
- Commitment to clinical governance and improving quality of patient care
- Full registration with General Medical Council with license to practice.
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD/PhD)
- Experience in Ophthalmic Virtual clinics and Eye Casualty
- Experience of audit and management
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
