Job summary
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust welcomes applicants to apply for this post Fellowship in Ophthalmology with special interest in Oculoplastics. This is a 10 Session post within the Ophthalmology service at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
This advanced Oculoplastic Fellowship is a highly specialised program designed to offer in-depth training in the comprehensive management of oculoplastic, lacrimal (strong emphasis on endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), and orbital disorders.
A distinguishing feature of this fellowship is its strong emphasis on thyroid eye disease. Fellows are actively involved in the multidisciplinary care of patients, collaborating closely with endocrinologists, radiologists, and other specialists.
For further information and/or an informal discussion, please contact Miss Vickie Lee or Miss Rajni Jain
Vickie.lee@nhs.net
Rajni.Jain@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:
- Outpatient and inpatient care of general and complex oculoplastic patients.
- To maintain good communication with GP, optometrists, hospital clinicians and other allied professionals
- To provide teaching to medical students, other junior doctors, optometrists, nurses
- To assist in academic and pharmaceutical research activities within the department
- 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.
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
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Please see Job description for a full breakdown of what the role entails.
You will be responsible for the patients under your care which includes those being seen by your team. The post will include working with the whole team and the wider department and being available for internal as well as external referrals.
There might be a need to cover other sessions on an ad hoc basis depending on the needs of the department. There is a requirement to keep up to date with ophthalmic practice.
The post holder will be expected to abide by the GMC good medical practice guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Please see Job description for a full breakdown of what the role entails.
You will be responsible for the patients under your care which includes those being seen by your team. The post will include working with the whole team and the wider department and being available for internal as well as external referrals.
There might be a need to cover other sessions on an ad hoc basis depending on the needs of the department. There is a requirement to keep up to date with ophthalmic practice.
The post holder will be expected to abide by the GMC good medical practice guidelines.
Person Specification
Leadership/ Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority.
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets.
- Management of staff.
Academic Achievements Including Research/Publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership.
- Currently Working in NHS
Desirable
Clinical Expertise in Specialty/Sub Specialty
Essential
- Ability to perform minor eyelid procedures, administer botulinum toxin, assess thyroid eye disease and carry out other oculoplastic treatments.
- Experience in oculoplastics, emergency ophthalmology and General ophthalmology and achieved Royal College of Ophthalmologists ST1 to ST3 competencies or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of full time ophthalmology experience
Desirable
- Experience in Ophthalmic surgery and oculoplastic surgery.
- Logbook of procedures and experience
- References
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements.
Person Specification
Leadership/ Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority.
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets.
- Management of staff.
Academic Achievements Including Research/Publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership.
- Currently Working in NHS
Desirable
Clinical Expertise in Specialty/Sub Specialty
Essential
- Ability to perform minor eyelid procedures, administer botulinum toxin, assess thyroid eye disease and carry out other oculoplastic treatments.
- Experience in oculoplastics, emergency ophthalmology and General ophthalmology and achieved Royal College of Ophthalmologists ST1 to ST3 competencies or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of full time ophthalmology experience
Desirable
- Experience in Ophthalmic surgery and oculoplastic surgery.
- Logbook of procedures and experience
- References
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil 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).
