Job summary
Applications are invited for this full time post for 12 months. The sessions are located at the Moorfields branches at St George's and Croydon with the option for sessions at City Road. MDTs and teaching are included in the timetable.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be exposed to front-line neuro-ophthalmology disorders, and will gain confidence in running a neuro-ophthalmology service, both in a tertiary neuroscience centre and in a smaller hospital. This will include gaining skills in multi-disciplinary working with neurologists, neurosurgeons and radiologists.
In addition, they will gain experience in managing a wide range of complex adult strabismus conditions, and will receive adult strabismus surgery training on two lists per month. (This is not however a high-volume surgery fellowship).
Applicants are required to hold FRCOphth or MRCOphth or equivalent and be registered with the General Medical Council and hold a License to Practice.
About us
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
Free 24/7 independent counselling service
Learning and development opportunities
Easy and quick transport links
A range of attractive benefits and discounts
Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
Free Pilates classes
Full support and training to develop your skills
Flexible working friendly organization
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
This post will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months.
During the probationary period, your suitability for continued employment will be assessed and provided a satisfactory standard is achieved and maintained, your employment will be confirmed.The probationary period may be extended
Or your employment terminated either during or at the end of probation, in line with the trust Probationary Policy. For the duration of the probation period, the notice period will be in line with contractual obligations on either side.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
This post will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months.
During the probationary period, your suitability for continued employment will be assessed and provided a satisfactory standard is achieved and maintained, your employment will be confirmed.The probationary period may be extended
Or your employment terminated either during or at the end of probation, in line with the trust Probationary Policy. For the duration of the probation period, the notice period will be in line with contractual obligations on either side.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- CCT or equivalent training
- Full GMC Registration withlicense to practice
- Be on or eligible for theGMC specialist register
Desirable
Further Training & Skills
Essential
- Experience of paediatric ophthalmology, strabismus and neuro-ophthalmology
- High degree of clinical skill in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
Desirable
- Completed Higher Specialist Training in ophthalmology
- Audit & research
- Teaching & presentation skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the management of patients with neuro-ophthalmology, strabismus and paediatric ophthalmology problems.
Desirable
- Extensive experience in the management of patients with neuro-ophthalmology, strabismus and paediatric ophthalmology related pathology problems
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- CCT or equivalent training
- Full GMC Registration withlicense to practice
- Be on or eligible for theGMC specialist register
Desirable
Further Training & Skills
Essential
- Experience of paediatric ophthalmology, strabismus and neuro-ophthalmology
- High degree of clinical skill in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
Desirable
- Completed Higher Specialist Training in ophthalmology
- Audit & research
- Teaching & presentation skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the management of patients with neuro-ophthalmology, strabismus and paediatric ophthalmology problems.
Desirable
- Extensive experience in the management of patients with neuro-ophthalmology, strabismus and paediatric ophthalmology related pathology problems
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).
