Job summary
The full time job plan will consist of 8 clinical sessions with the provision for 2 administration sessions. The direct clinical sessions will include medical retina, glaucoma, primary eye care and acute eye clinics depending on individual experience. The main hospital base will be Moorfields Eye Unit @ Bedford Hospital.
The role will contain First On Call from 5pm to 9am the next day and weekends 9am Saturday till 9am Monday the following week. Will be discussed further at interview and offer stage for inclusion in full contract of employment.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be responsible for the ongoing care and management of patients within the trust.
The holder of this post is required to be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice. Candidates will have 4 Years full-time postgraduate training or have equivalent experience & competencies. (or its equivalent gained on a part-time flexible basis)
All doctors are responsible to maintain a portfolio of their career over the last 5 years in order to satisfy GMC Revalidation criteria. If successful, you will be required to bring along your supporting information portfolio including recent appraisals documents when joining the Trust
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 organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder has 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 and must ensure that in/out patient services are covered during his/her planned absences. Participation in episodes of shared care requires the Specialty Doctor 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 medical staff will be expected to participate in audit meetings.
All members of medical staff 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 medical staff will participate in the Trusts appraisal scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder has 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 and must ensure that in/out patient services are covered during his/her planned absences. Participation in episodes of shared care requires the Specialty Doctor 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 medical staff will be expected to participate in audit meetings.
All members of medical staff 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 medical staff will participate in the Trusts appraisal scheme.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration
- Experience
Desirable
- Competent in doing IVI and Lasers
Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
- Dealing with an array of Acute problems
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration
- Experience
Desirable
- Competent in doing IVI and Lasers
Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
- Dealing with an array of Acute 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).
