Job summary
Specialist Grade Doctor in Medical Retina and Diabetic eye - 12 month fixed term
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust welcomes applicants to apply for a Specialist Grade post in Ophthalmology with special interest in Medical Retina and Diabetic Eye at the Western Eye Hospital. This is a full time post within the Medical Retina and Diabetic service for a fixed term of 12 months in the first instance.
The post offers an exciting opportunity for an energetic and innovative person to join the ophthalmic service for the UK's first Academic Health Science Centre and the largest trust in the country.
Applicants must have MBBS ,FRCS or FRCOpth or equivalent and at least 5 years training in ophthalmology and be fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice.
Non-UK / EEA applicants should ensure that they are aware of immigration rules for Postgraduate Doctors and Dentists.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work with the current Medical retina and Diabetic eye consultants at WEH and CXH in the ophthalmology directorate of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
Imperial College Medical Retina and diabetic Service
The Medical Retina department at the Western Eye Hospital is a very busy and dynamic tertiary referral centre which also cares for acute emergencies from the ophthalmology dedicated casualty service. The service has been rapidly expanding. There are several consultant led Medical Retina and diabetic clinics running each week with additional glaucoma monitoring clinics running at the Charing Cross Hospital as well as specialist nurse practitioner led and technician led clinics managing approximately 200 patients a week.
Age related macular degeneration (ARMD) and medical retina service (Macula Suite)
We have specialised facilities that are dedicated to the care of these patients including a minor surgery suite where patients receive their ARMD eye injections.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full job description is attached but main responsibilities are-
- Provide High Quality Care to Patients in Ophthalmology
- Link with colleagues within the Faculty of Medicine
- Performance Management
- Medical Staff Management
- Governance
- Leadership and Team Working
For further information and/or an informal discussion, please contact:
Saad younis saad.younis@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full job description is attached but main responsibilities are-
- Provide High Quality Care to Patients in Ophthalmology
- Link with colleagues within the Faculty of Medicine
- Performance Management
- Medical Staff Management
- Governance
- Leadership and Team Working
For further information and/or an informal discussion, please contact:
Saad younis saad.younis@nhs.net
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth, FRCS or equivalent
- GMC full registration with licence to practise
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Proven clinical experience in Ophthalmology of at least 5 years, with a broad experience of the specialty
- Capable of dealing with general ophthalmic emergencies
- Experience of providing high volume cataract surgery
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance.
- Participation in audit
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training ophthalmic trainees, medical students, nurses, orthoptists and GPs
Academic achievements
Essential
- Experience in research projects
Language
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth, FRCS or equivalent
- GMC full registration with licence to practise
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Proven clinical experience in Ophthalmology of at least 5 years, with a broad experience of the specialty
- Capable of dealing with general ophthalmic emergencies
- Experience of providing high volume cataract surgery
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance.
- Participation in audit
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training ophthalmic trainees, medical students, nurses, orthoptists and GPs
Academic achievements
Essential
- Experience in research projects
Language
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
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).
