Job summary
This substantive consultant post will support the service needs of the Glaucoma Ophthalmology service. This will ensure the provision of a high-quality service, with the development and maintenance of standards through clinical audit, evidence-based research and appraisal.
The post is based at North Middlesex University Hospital. The team comprises; 1 Glaucoma Consultant, 1 Paediatric Consultant, 2 Medical Retina Consultants & 1 Oculo-plastic Consultant.
Main duties of the job
To deliver, develop and lead the Glaucoma service
To support the Ophthalmology unit in achieving its goal of high-quality eye
Care for the local population of North-East and East London
To participate actively in clinical trials, research and teaching
To train allied healthcare professionals (AHP) in extended roles
Increase capacity for new glaucoma referrals
Increase capacity for follow-up glaucoma patients
Support the development and delivery of a virtual glaucoma service
Provide surgical procedures including glaucoma shunt surgery
Trabeculectomies, MIGS surgery and introduce contemporary surgical glaucoma procedures
Work collaboratively with optometrists
Deliver specialist outpatient glaucoma clinics.
Manage complex glaucoma patients, providing high-level clinical expertise.
Perform advanced glaucoma surgeries, including trabeculectomy, glaucoma drainage devices, and MIGS.
Support rapid access glaucoma clinics as part of the regular timetable
Provide cataract surgery lists and manage in line with GIRFT recommendations.
Contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions and complex case management.
There is an expectation to be able to review at least 8 New patients or 10-12 F/U patients (depending on complexity) or a mix of New and Follow-up patients for each 4- hour session.
There is an expectation to be able to review at least 20 patients for a virtual glaucoma clinic per 4-hour session.
About us
Our trust has over 71,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Across our hospitals, our vision is clear: to deliver world class expertise and local care. We combine globally recognised clinical expertise with local and friendly hospital care to represent the NHS at its best.
Our mission is to be world class in terms of healthcare treatment, clinical research and teaching excellence. We aim to deliver and develop leading local healthcare in all our hospitals, to improve lives and help people thrive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver, develop and lead the Glaucoma service
To support the Ophthalmology unit in achieving its goal of high-quality eye
Care for the local population of North-East and East London
To participate actively in clinical trials, research and teaching
To train allied healthcare professionals (AHP) in extended roles
Increase capacity for new glaucoma referrals
Increase capacity for follow-up glaucoma patients
Support the development and delivery of a virtual glaucoma service
Provide surgical procedures including glaucoma shunt surgery
Trabeculectomies, MIGS surgery and introduce contemporary surgical glaucoma procedures
Work collaboratively with optometrists
Deliver specialist outpatient glaucoma clinics.
Manage complex glaucoma patients, providing high-level clinical expertise.
Perform advanced glaucoma surgeries, including trabeculectomy, glaucoma drainage devices, and MIGS.
Support rapid access glaucoma clinics as part of the regular timetable
Provide cataract surgery lists and manage in line with GIRFT recommendations.
Contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions and complex case management.
There is an expectation to be able to review at least 8 New patients or 10-12 F/U patients (depending on complexity) or a mix of New and Follow-up patients for each 4- hour session.
There is an expectation to be able to review at least 20 patients for a virtual glaucoma clinic per 4-hour session.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver, develop and lead the Glaucoma service
To support the Ophthalmology unit in achieving its goal of high-quality eye
Care for the local population of North-East and East London
To participate actively in clinical trials, research and teaching
To train allied healthcare professionals (AHP) in extended roles
Increase capacity for new glaucoma referrals
Increase capacity for follow-up glaucoma patients
Support the development and delivery of a virtual glaucoma service
Provide surgical procedures including glaucoma shunt surgery
Trabeculectomies, MIGS surgery and introduce contemporary surgical glaucoma procedures
Work collaboratively with optometrists
Deliver specialist outpatient glaucoma clinics.
Manage complex glaucoma patients, providing high-level clinical expertise.
Perform advanced glaucoma surgeries, including trabeculectomy, glaucoma drainage devices, and MIGS.
Support rapid access glaucoma clinics as part of the regular timetable
Provide cataract surgery lists and manage in line with GIRFT recommendations.
Contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions and complex case management.
There is an expectation to be able to review at least 8 New patients or 10-12 F/U patients (depending on complexity) or a mix of New and Follow-up patients for each 4- hour session.
There is an expectation to be able to review at least 20 patients for a virtual glaucoma clinic per 4-hour session.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification
- Full GMC Registration (with a 'Licence to Practise')
- Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register, or be within 6 months of entry.
- Experience of team working in a multidisciplinary paediatric ophthalmology team
- Experience of running a trainee teaching programme in Glaucoma care
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues affecting the NHS & UK Higher Education
- Should have received training in clinical supervision as defined by the GMC
- Audit & research skills.
- Ability to lead & co-ordinate clinical teams.
Experience
Essential
- Completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology
- Extensive training and experience in management of paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues affecting the NHS & UK Higher Education
- Should have received training in clinical supervision as defined by the GMC.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Clinical Leadership Working in multidisciplinary teams
- Training junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Training the Trainer Course
- ARCP assessor
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification
- Full GMC Registration (with a 'Licence to Practise')
- Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register, or be within 6 months of entry.
- Experience of team working in a multidisciplinary paediatric ophthalmology team
- Experience of running a trainee teaching programme in Glaucoma care
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues affecting the NHS & UK Higher Education
- Should have received training in clinical supervision as defined by the GMC
- Audit & research skills.
- Ability to lead & co-ordinate clinical teams.
Experience
Essential
- Completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology
- Extensive training and experience in management of paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues affecting the NHS & UK Higher Education
- Should have received training in clinical supervision as defined by the GMC.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Clinical Leadership Working in multidisciplinary teams
- Training junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Training the Trainer Course
- ARCP assessor
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).
