Job summary
This post is a 9 fixed clinical session, 37.5 hours, within Glaucoma and Accident and Emergency department in Ophthalmology at Imperial College. The applicant could be employed to work at The Western Eye Hospital, Marylebone Road, London NW1 5YE or Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London W6.
Main duties of the job
The Glaucoma Service at Western Eye Hospital is a specialist unit within Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, dedicated to delivering high-quality care for patients with glaucoma and related eye conditions. As a leading provider in London, we offer a full spectrum of services, including advanced diagnostics, laser treatments, and complex glaucoma surgery.
Our team consists of consultant ophthalmologists, specialist nurses, optometrists, orthoptists, and administrative staff who work collaboratively to ensure excellent patient care. We manage a high-volume service, seeing thousands of patients annually, with a strong focus on early detection, treatment, and long-term management to prevent vision loss.
Innovation and research are at the heart of our service. We actively participate in clinical trials and cutting-edge treatments, ensuring patients benefit from the latest advancements in glaucoma care. We also place a strong emphasis on education, supporting training programs for healthcare professionals to develop expertise in glaucoma management.
As demand for our service grows, we are expanding our team to continue providing safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic service committed to excellence in ophthalmology
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. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide High Quality Care to Patients in Ophthalmology
- The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist 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 Programmed Activities.
- To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
- Research, Teaching and Training
- To provide high quality teaching to medical undergraduates and members of other health care professions as required by the Clinical Director/Chief of Service.
- Attend and participate in the West London weekly post-graduate ophthalmic teaching by organizing and chairing an allocated session 2-3 times a year.
- The selected candidate will also be expected to be involved in three medical retina research projects.
- Performance Management
- To work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas:
o to ensure NICE guideline for Anti-VGF injection is strictly adhered to
o to manage efficiently application of individual funding request
o to participate in auditing clinical service
- Governance
- To review clinical outcomes in designated area using external benchmarking data where appropriate to identify and advise variances to the Clinical Director/Chief of Service.
- Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and to ensure resulting actions are implemented.
- To ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to by junior medical staff and updated on a regular basis.
- To keep fully informed about best practice in the specialty areas and ensure implications for practice changes are discussed with the Clinical Director/ Chief of Service
- Leadership and Team Working
- To demonstrate excellent leadership skills with regard to individual performance, clinical teams, the Trust and when participating in national initiatives
- 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
- Provide High Quality Care to Patients in Ophthalmology
- The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist 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 Programmed Activities.
- To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
- Research, Teaching and Training
- To provide high quality teaching to medical undergraduates and members of other health care professions as required by the Clinical Director/Chief of Service.
- Attend and participate in the West London weekly post-graduate ophthalmic teaching by organizing and chairing an allocated session 2-3 times a year.
- The selected candidate will also be expected to be involved in three medical retina research projects.
- Performance Management
- To work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas:
o to ensure NICE guideline for Anti-VGF injection is strictly adhered to
o to manage efficiently application of individual funding request
o to participate in auditing clinical service
- Governance
- To review clinical outcomes in designated area using external benchmarking data where appropriate to identify and advise variances to the Clinical Director/Chief of Service.
- Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and to ensure resulting actions are implemented.
- To ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to by junior medical staff and updated on a regular basis.
- To keep fully informed about best practice in the specialty areas and ensure implications for practice changes are discussed with the Clinical Director/ Chief of Service
- Leadership and Team Working
- To demonstrate excellent leadership skills with regard to individual performance, clinical teams, the Trust and when participating in national initiatives
- 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
- On GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- Medical Qualification MBBS or equivalent, at least 4 years training in Ophthalmology
- On GMC Register
Desirable
Relevant experience in specialty / Sub Specialty
Essential
- Experience in medical retina, emergency ophthalmology and General ophthalmology and achieved Royal College of Ophthalmologists ST4 competencies or equivalent.
Desirable
- Publications in ophthalmology
- Experience in medical retina
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage general emergency ophthalmic, and medical retinal problems.
Desirable
Academic achievements including research/publications
Desirable
- Publication in peer reviewed ophthalmic journal
- 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
- Understanding of clinical governance.
- Previous participation in audit
Desirable
- Regular audit Presentations.
- Development of guidelines.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- Medical Qualification MBBS or equivalent, at least 4 years training in Ophthalmology
- On GMC Register
Desirable
Relevant experience in specialty / Sub Specialty
Essential
- Experience in medical retina, emergency ophthalmology and General ophthalmology and achieved Royal College of Ophthalmologists ST4 competencies or equivalent.
Desirable
- Publications in ophthalmology
- Experience in medical retina
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage general emergency ophthalmic, and medical retinal problems.
Desirable
Academic achievements including research/publications
Desirable
- Publication in peer reviewed ophthalmic journal
- 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
- Understanding of clinical governance.
- Previous participation in audit
Desirable
- Regular audit Presentations.
- Development of guidelines.
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).
