Barts Health NHS Trust

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon – Medical Retina & Uveitis

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Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon - Medical Retina & Uveitis

Substantive - 10 PA

Whipps Cross Hospital

Barts Health NHS Trust is one of UK's top teaching hospitals, in the rapidly growing North East of London where through a programme of unprecedented investment Britain's biggest hospital aims to improve services and most of the needs of our local population.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Ophthalmologist with an interest in Medical Retina and Uveitis to join the Ophthalmology Team at Whipps Cross, Barts Health Trust. The post holder will actively provide and support further development of quality ophthalmology service for the Trust. The uveitis service will be a new addition to the department and links with Rheumatology and Respiratory medicine will be expected to be developed.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Ophthalmologist with an interest in Medical Retina and Uveitis to join the Ophthalmology Team at Whipps Cross, Barts Health Trust. The post holder will actively provide and support further development of quality ophthalmology service for the Trust. The uveitis service will be a new addition to the department and links with Rheumatology and Respiratory medicine will be expected to be developed.

You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Ophthalmology or Medical Ophthalmology or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview.

See the job description for further details.

We would strongly encourage all prospective candidates to contact the department (names below) to find out more about the potential options and whether you would be a suitable candidate.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

Details

Date posted

24 October 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED0590WXH

Job locations

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR


Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Ophthalmologist with an interest in Medical Retina and Uveitis to join the Ophthalmology Team at Whipps Cross, Barts Health Trust. The post holder will actively provide and support further development of quality ophthalmology service for the Trust. The uveitis service will be a new addition to the department and links with Rheumatology and Respiratory medicine will be expected to be developed.

You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Ophthalmology or Medical Ophthalmology or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview.

See the job description for further details.

We would strongly encourage all prospective candidates to contact the department (names below) to find out more about the potential options and whether you would be a suitable candidate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Ophthalmologist with an interest in Medical Retina and Uveitis to join the Ophthalmology Team at Whipps Cross, Barts Health Trust. The post holder will actively provide and support further development of quality ophthalmology service for the Trust. The uveitis service will be a new addition to the department and links with Rheumatology and Respiratory medicine will be expected to be developed.

You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Ophthalmology or Medical Ophthalmology or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview.

See the job description for further details.

We would strongly encourage all prospective candidates to contact the department (names below) to find out more about the potential options and whether you would be a suitable candidate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • CCT or equivalent or within 6 months of a date
  • Full registration on GMC Specialist Register
  • FRCOphth or equivalent
  • Fellowship - Medical Retina Fellowship - Uveitis

Desirable

  • Higher degree (PhD or MD
  • Academic Prizes
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • CCT or equivalent or within 6 months of a date
  • Full registration on GMC Specialist Register
  • FRCOphth or equivalent
  • Fellowship - Medical Retina Fellowship - Uveitis

Desirable

  • Higher degree (PhD or MD
  • Academic Prizes

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Eye Surgeon and MR Lead

Ms Temilade Adewoyin

temilade.adewoyin@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

24 October 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED0590WXH

Job locations

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR


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