Job summary
The post will be predominantly outpatient-based at Moorfields Eye Hospital, City Road. However, in the current era there is a need to undertake virtual clinics. In addition, daily virtual vetting of new Ocular Oncology referrals is the responsibility of the senior doctors and consultants within the service. The successful candidate will be expected to cover surgical operating lists as the lead surgeon. There is plenty of opportunity to be involved in clinical research and presenting at meetings, which is actively encouraged. The successful candidate would be expected to support the current International Ocular Oncology fellowship training program.
The Adult Ocular Oncology Service is currently under the direction of Professor Sagoo whereas the Retinoblastoma service, based at the Royal London Hospital, is directed by Mr Reddy. These supra-regional services accept tertiary referrals from all over UK. In June 2015 the Adult Ocular Oncology Service was centralised to Moorfields Eye Hospital which has improved access to expert vitreoretinal and medical retina specialists. The service is closely linked to the department of pathology based at the Institute of Ophthalmology on the same site, which has an excellent international reputation reporting ocular specimens from all over the country.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist in Ocular Oncology main responsibilities at MEH NHSFT would be:
- Running face to face new and follow up clinics
- Running virtual new and follow up clinics
- Vetting of new electronic referrals into the Ocular Oncology Service and Naevus Clinic
- Running operating lists when consultant colleagues are on leave
- Attending MDT
- Supervision and training of Ocular Oncology Fellows and other trainees at Moorfields
- Teaching of doctors in training, both formal and informal
- Developing the Virtual Naevus Clinical Pathway
- Participating in Ocular Oncology and Naevus Clinic Audits
A provisional timetable is enclosed, but this will be subject to change as the Moorfields unit develops and grows. In particular, there is increasing emphasis nationally on extending the opening times of hospitals into the evenings, weekends and clinic in the community. The timetable may therefore change in future to meet the demands of this extended service
About us
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (MEH NHSFT) was founded in 1994 and is the only National Health Service (NHS) trust solely dedicated to delivering ophthalmic care within the United Kingdom (UK). MEH NHSFT is primarily based at the Moorfields Eye Hospital (MEH) City Road (CR) site. MEH was founded in 1805 and together with the University College of London (UCL) Institute of Ophthalmology (IOO), is the oldest & largest centre for ophthalmic treatment, research & education in Europe. Moorfields is one of only 20 sites nationally that has National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) status, allowing Moorfields to do innovative research. MEH NHSFT currently has a rating of 'Good' with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Moorfields has 2465 staff, and in 2019-2020, achieved 783,788 patient visits (Moorfields 2019-2020 Annual Report). MEH NHSFT operates in over 25 NHS sites in London & the South-East of England, and thus is structured geographically (eg. Moorfields North, Moorfields South, Moorfields City Road, Moorfields Private & Moorfields Abu Dhabi) and by sub-specialties at a service level (ie. Accident & Emergency, Adnexal, External, Cataract, Glaucoma, Vitreo-Retinal (VR), Medical Retina (MR), Genetics, Uveitis, Ocular Oncology, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Strabismus, Paediatric, Orthoptics, & Optometry).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Specialist has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and for the proper functioning of the service, allowing for all appropriate delegation to and training for his staff.
He/she is responsible for the day-to-day management of his/her clinics or associated consultants clinics and must ensure that in/out patient services are covered during his/her planned absences. Participation in episodes of shared care requires the specialist 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.
The Specialist will be expected to teach postgraduate medical practitioners and all levels of staff as required in both the Trusts hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology courses.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Specialist has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and for the proper functioning of the service, allowing for all appropriate delegation to and training for his staff.
He/she is responsible for the day-to-day management of his/her clinics or associated consultants clinics and must ensure that in/out patient services are covered during his/her planned absences. Participation in episodes of shared care requires the specialist 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.
The Specialist will be expected to teach postgraduate medical practitioners and all levels of staff as required in both the Trusts hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology courses.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth / MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification.
- CCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent ophthalmic training (or be within 6 months of CCT date).
- Full GMC registration (with a 'License to Practice').
- Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register or be within six months of entry.
Desirable
- Higher Degree (e.g. MD or PhD).
Further Training and Knowledge
Essential
- Be near to or completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology.
- Undertaken recognised Fellowship Training in Medical Retina.
- Excellent general ophthalmic experience, including emergency care Knowledge of Accident and Emergency pathways and procedures.
Desirable
- Should have received training in educational supervision as defined by the GMC.
- Should have 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
Essential
- Audit and research skills.
- High degree of clinical skills.
- Track record of developing and submitting applications for research funding
- Track record of publications in peer-reviewed scientific and clinical journals.
- Ability to lead and co-ordinate clinical teams.
- Surgical experience.
Desirable
- Ability to deliver results by effectively managing relationships with sponsors/funding bodies/collaborators/other university/hospital research groups.
- Ability to attract research funding.
Experience
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Experience of public and patient engagement.
- Clinical leadership and management experience in developing and delivering new services.
- Involvement in clinical leadership roles such a participation in QIPP projects & service improvement projects.
- Excellent teaching & presentation skills.
- Management skills & experience.
- Management innovation experience.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Committed to the job.
- Excellent communications skills
- Ability to lead and co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams.
- Good team building skills.
- Commitment to high quality research.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth / MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification.
- CCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent ophthalmic training (or be within 6 months of CCT date).
- Full GMC registration (with a 'License to Practice').
- Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register or be within six months of entry.
Desirable
- Higher Degree (e.g. MD or PhD).
Further Training and Knowledge
Essential
- Be near to or completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology.
- Undertaken recognised Fellowship Training in Medical Retina.
- Excellent general ophthalmic experience, including emergency care Knowledge of Accident and Emergency pathways and procedures.
Desirable
- Should have received training in educational supervision as defined by the GMC.
- Should have 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
Essential
- Audit and research skills.
- High degree of clinical skills.
- Track record of developing and submitting applications for research funding
- Track record of publications in peer-reviewed scientific and clinical journals.
- Ability to lead and co-ordinate clinical teams.
- Surgical experience.
Desirable
- Ability to deliver results by effectively managing relationships with sponsors/funding bodies/collaborators/other university/hospital research groups.
- Ability to attract research funding.
Experience
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Experience of public and patient engagement.
- Clinical leadership and management experience in developing and delivering new services.
- Involvement in clinical leadership roles such a participation in QIPP projects & service improvement projects.
- Excellent teaching & presentation skills.
- Management skills & experience.
- Management innovation experience.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Committed to the job.
- Excellent communications skills
- Ability to lead and co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams.
- Good team building skills.
- Commitment to high quality research.
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).
