Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist in Accident and Emergency with Cataract within the North & City Road Division.
This post is being offered as a full-time post.
This full time Locum Consultant post offers 7.9 programmed activities to provide direct clinical care within the within the Accident & Emergency Service, with 1 in 6 weekend session at City Road and Cataract Session at Ealing Hospital Satellite site. with 2 SPA/Admin sessions.
Supervision and teaching of junior staff will be required as well as administrative responsibilities related to service provision. The job plan does not currently involve evenings or weekend sessions, however it may evolve to should it suit the business needs.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be responsible for the ongoing care and management of patient seen within A&E and Cataract within the trust. The successful candidate will be expected to provide training for junior doctors and to support the further development of the Allied Health Care Professionals within the service.
Candidates should have completed their Specialist Training in Ophthalmology, have their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent, or be within six months of their CCT date. Candidates are required to be in possession of the Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists or equivalent. The holder of this post is required to be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice. The successful candidate should have completed at least a year of subspecialty Medical Retina fellowship training.
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
The Moorfields Way is:
Excellenceat the heart of Moorfields' purpose and history. It is also fundamental to our future as we innovate at the forefront of eyecare, delivering the best care and experience.
Equitymeans everyone can expect that we will do our best for them - our patients, staff and system partners - providing appropriate, accessible, excellent and sustainable care based on clinical need. Everyone can be confident their voice is listened to in decisions about their care.
Kindnessmeans we are friendly and considerate - treating everyone with respect and going out of our way to reassure and give confidence
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties of the Role
The Consultant 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 and must ensure that in/out patient services are covered during his/her planned absences. Participation in episodes of shared care requires the Consultant 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 and honorary consultants are expected to contribute to the Medical Advisory Committee and to serve on other Hospital committees as required unless compelling reasons prevent this. All members of the consultant staff will be expected to participate in audit meetings.
All members of consultant 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 consultant staff will participate in the Trusts appraisal scheme. The Consultant will be expected to teach postgraduate medical practitioners and all levels of staff as required in both Hospital and Institute of Ophthalmology courses.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties of the Role
The Consultant 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 and must ensure that in/out patient services are covered during his/her planned absences. Participation in episodes of shared care requires the Consultant 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 and honorary consultants are expected to contribute to the Medical Advisory Committee and to serve on other Hospital committees as required unless compelling reasons prevent this. All members of the consultant staff will be expected to participate in audit meetings.
All members of consultant 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 consultant staff will participate in the Trusts appraisal scheme. The Consultant will be expected to teach postgraduate medical practitioners and all levels of staff as required in both Hospital and 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 'Licence to Practise').
- Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register, or be within six months of entry.
Desirable
- Higher Degree (e.g. MD or PhD).
SKILLS and ABILITY
Essential
- Excellent surgical competence & skills in modern cataract surgery
- Audit & research Skills
- Ability to lead & coordinate clinical teams.
Desirable
- Excellent teaching & presentation skills.
- Management skills and experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in ophthalmic Accident & Emergency Department.
Desirable
- Experience of public and patient engagement.
- Involvement in clinical leadership roles such a participation in QIPP projects & service improvement projects.
- Management innovation experience.
FURTHER TRAINING and KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Be near to or completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology. Undertaken recognised Fellowship Training in Cataract
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.
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 'Licence to Practise').
- Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register, or be within six months of entry.
Desirable
- Higher Degree (e.g. MD or PhD).
SKILLS and ABILITY
Essential
- Excellent surgical competence & skills in modern cataract surgery
- Audit & research Skills
- Ability to lead & coordinate clinical teams.
Desirable
- Excellent teaching & presentation skills.
- Management skills and experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in ophthalmic Accident & Emergency Department.
Desirable
- Experience of public and patient engagement.
- Involvement in clinical leadership roles such a participation in QIPP projects & service improvement projects.
- Management innovation experience.
FURTHER TRAINING and KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Be near to or completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology. Undertaken recognised Fellowship Training in Cataract
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.
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).
