Job summary
ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
Moorfields is one of the world's leading eye hospitals, providing expertise in clinical care, research and education. We have provided excellence in eye care for more than 200 years and we continue to be at the forefront of new breakthroughs and developments. We are an integral part of one of the UK's first academic health science centres, UCL Partners, and recently celebrated five years as one of the country's first NHS foundation trusts.
Our main focus is the treatment and care of NHS patients with a wide range of eye problems, from common complaints to rare conditions which require treatments not available anywhere else in the UK. The unique case-mix and volume of our larger services means that our surgeons can develop expertise in different areas of the sub-specialty.
Our 1,800 staff treat and provide support for patients at our main hospital base in London's City Road and at over 30 other sites in and around the capital, which enables us to provide expert treatment closer to patients' homes.
Main duties of the job
The Post and Duties
The full-time job plan will consist of 8.25 clinical sessions with the provision for 1.75 SPA/administration sessions. The direct clinical sessions will include 5 Medical Retina (including a 0.5PA MR telephone clinic), 1 session managing the administrative work as the MR high-cost drugs (HCD) and PIFU admin lead and 2.25 sessions in the Clinical research facility. The main hospital base will be City Road with 1 whole day of clinics at one of Moorfields satellite hubs. The post-holder in the MR HCD and PIFU admin session will manage PIFU requests with the clinical administrative team and work along-side the high-cost drugs pharmacist and service director in regard to high-cost drugs use and independent funding requests within the service.
About us
What's in it for You?
At Moorfields, we invest in you--your growth, your wellbeing, your future.You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:
o Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)o Membership of the NHS Pension Schemeo 24/7 independent counselling supporto Career-long learning and development opportunitieso Excellent transport connectionso Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemeso Free Pilates classeso Full support and training to develop your skills
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Study and Training
Study leave is granted prospectively by the Study Leave Sub-Committee, following Consultant approval and is subject to agreement by the Clinical Management Board. A minimum of 10 weeks notice is required to permit adjustment of planned clinical work.
The Clinical Tutorial Complex, with well-equipped Seminar Rooms and a large modern lecture theatre, provides the principal location for courses and lectures organised by the Post Graduate Medical Education Centre. There is also a skill laboratory, which provides microscopes and other equipment for surgical training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Study and Training
Study leave is granted prospectively by the Study Leave Sub-Committee, following Consultant approval and is subject to agreement by the Clinical Management Board. A minimum of 10 weeks notice is required to permit adjustment of planned clinical work.
The Clinical Tutorial Complex, with well-equipped Seminar Rooms and a large modern lecture theatre, provides the principal location for courses and lectures organised by the Post Graduate Medical Education Centre. There is also a skill laboratory, which provides microscopes and other equipment for surgical training.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS OR equivalent medical qualification.
- FULL GMC Registration OR eligible for Full Registration with the GMC with License to Practise at time of appointment.
Desirable
- FRCOphth/MRCOphth OR equivalent.
Further Training & Knowledge
Essential
- Completion of Medical Retina fellowship.
- Experience and competence in clinical.
Desirable
- Understanding of PIFU and commissioning of high-cost drugs in Medical Retina.
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Reliable examination & interpretation skills.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
Desirable
- Participation and contribution in service or quality improvement project.
Experience
Essential
- 4 Years full-time postgraduate training at least two of which must be in the Ophthalmology Specialty Training Programme or have equivalent experience & competencies. (or its equivalent gained on a part-time flexible basis).
- Experience in the assessment and management of patients with Medical Retinal conditions and competent in making clinical decisions & managing risk.
Desirable
- Experience in & participation in departmental audit.
Personality & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate well with patients & establish good working relationships with staff.
- Capacity to cope under pressure.
- Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
- Team player. Enthusiastic worker. Committed to job. Good organisational & time management skills. Acceptance that the post requires a strong service commitment.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS OR equivalent medical qualification.
- FULL GMC Registration OR eligible for Full Registration with the GMC with License to Practise at time of appointment.
Desirable
- FRCOphth/MRCOphth OR equivalent.
Further Training & Knowledge
Essential
- Completion of Medical Retina fellowship.
- Experience and competence in clinical.
Desirable
- Understanding of PIFU and commissioning of high-cost drugs in Medical Retina.
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Reliable examination & interpretation skills.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
Desirable
- Participation and contribution in service or quality improvement project.
Experience
Essential
- 4 Years full-time postgraduate training at least two of which must be in the Ophthalmology Specialty Training Programme or have equivalent experience & competencies. (or its equivalent gained on a part-time flexible basis).
- Experience in the assessment and management of patients with Medical Retinal conditions and competent in making clinical decisions & managing risk.
Desirable
- Experience in & participation in departmental audit.
Personality & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate well with patients & establish good working relationships with staff.
- Capacity to cope under pressure.
- Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
- Team player. Enthusiastic worker. Committed to job. Good organisational & time management skills. Acceptance that the post requires a strong service commitment.
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).
