Job summary
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust welcomes applicants to apply for a Vitreoretinal Fellow post in Ophthalmology at the Western Eye Hospital. This is a full time post within the 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 be currently or previously been working within the NHS, have MBBS or equivalent and at least 5 years training in ophthalmology and be fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice.
For further information and/or an informal discussion, please contact:
Graham Duguid g.duguid@nhs.net
Rahila Zakir rahila.zakir@nhs.net
Non-UK / EEA applicants should ensure that they are aware of recent changes to the immigration rules for Postgraduate Doctors and Dentists. For further information on how this may affect your application please visit www.homeoffice.gov.uk or contact the Home Office's Immigration and Nationality Enquiry Bureau on telephone: 0870 606 7766 or by e-mail: indpublicenquiries@ind.homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
Please visit: http://www.jobs.nhs.uk using the appropriate reference number
Late applications will not be considered. Please note that the vacancies advertised may be subject to change prior to interview.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be involved in:
- Out-patient and surgical care of VR patients
- To be involved in the ad hoc care of vitreoretinal emergencies and to be available for advice when off site.
- To undertake an A&E session at the Western Eye Hospital, (at most once week unless paid separately)
- To maintain good communication with GP, optometrists, hospital clinicians and other allied professionals
- To provide teaching to medical students, other junior doctors, optometrists
- To assist in academic and pharmaceutical research activities within the department
- To vet referrals and clinics
- To assist in the management and development of the clinical service
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.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact withpatients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
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. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide high quality care to patients in Ophthalmology
The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC registration.
To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care activities.
To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
To take an active role in managing patient pathways in their respective area.
To undertake administrative duties associated with their patients in line with departmental guidelines.
To support with the training of junior specialist trainees and other junior doctors in the Ophthalmology department.
To oversee the appropriate booking of theatre lists.
To demonstrate excellent leadership skills within the wider Ophthalmology team.
To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Imperial College as required.
Adhere to Trust / departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide high quality care to patients in Ophthalmology
The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC registration.
To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care activities.
To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
To take an active role in managing patient pathways in their respective area.
To undertake administrative duties associated with their patients in line with departmental guidelines.
To support with the training of junior specialist trainees and other junior doctors in the Ophthalmology department.
To oversee the appropriate booking of theatre lists.
To demonstrate excellent leadership skills within the wider Ophthalmology team.
To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Imperial College as required.
Adhere to Trust / departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Medical qualification MBBS or equivalent, at least 5 years training in ophthalmology
- On GMC register
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Currently working in NHS
Relevant experience
Essential
- Experience in Vitreo Retinal emergency ophthalmology and general ophthalmology and achieved Royal College of Ophthalmologists ST5 to ST7 competencies or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous vitreo-retinal fellowship
Clinical Skill
Essential
- Ability to manage general, vitreo-retinal and emergency ophthalmic patients
- Experience in vitreo-retinal surgery
Desirable
- Able to perform independent vitrectomy surgery for primary retinal detachment
- Experience of scleral buckling surgery
- Able to manage cataract surgery complications
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Publications in peer reviewed ophthalmic journals
- Current research projects
Language
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Audit
Essential
- Participation in audits/research projects
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Medical qualification MBBS or equivalent, at least 5 years training in ophthalmology
- On GMC register
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Currently working in NHS
Relevant experience
Essential
- Experience in Vitreo Retinal emergency ophthalmology and general ophthalmology and achieved Royal College of Ophthalmologists ST5 to ST7 competencies or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous vitreo-retinal fellowship
Clinical Skill
Essential
- Ability to manage general, vitreo-retinal and emergency ophthalmic patients
- Experience in vitreo-retinal surgery
Desirable
- Able to perform independent vitrectomy surgery for primary retinal detachment
- Experience of scleral buckling surgery
- Able to manage cataract surgery complications
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Publications in peer reviewed ophthalmic journals
- Current research projects
Language
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Audit
Essential
- Participation in audits/research projects
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).
