Job summary
Applicants are invited to apply for Consultant Ophthalmologist post based at the Hillingdon Hospital and Mount Vernon Hospital sites. It will predominantly cover the Glaucoma Service and complement the provision of Ophthalmology services. They will also be expected to support Hillingdon patients treated at the Western Eye Hospital.
This is an exciting time for the unit and the successful candidate will need to show enthusiasm and interest in Ophthalmology Services in secondary and community care
The main unit The Hillingdon Hospital is well equipped and we have strong links with the Western Eye Hospital, in particular the excellent weekly regional teaching on Friday mornings. All inpatient work is undertaken at The Western Eye Hospital although the post has no routine clinical sessions there.
Hillingdon Hospital is situated in West London next to the M25 and M40 close to Heathrow airport and within easy reach of Central London. Hillingdon Hospital serves a local population of around 350,000.
Main duties of the job
Applicants are invited to apply for Consultant Ophthalmologist post based at the Hillingdon Hospital and Mount Vernon Hospital sites. It will predominantly cover the Glaucoma Service and complement the provision of Ophthalmology services. They will also be expected to support Hillingdon patients treated at the Western Eye Hospital.
This is an exciting time for the unit and the successful candidate will need to show enthusiasm and interest in Ophthalmology Services in secondary and community care
The main unit The Hillingdon Hospital is well equipped and we have strong links with the Western Eye Hospital, in particular the excellent weekly regional teaching on Friday mornings. All inpatient work is undertaken at The Western Eye Hospital although the post has no routine clinical sessions there.
About us
Hillingdon Hospital is situated in West London next to the M25 and M40 close to Heathrow airport and within easy reach of Central London. Hillingdon Hospital serves a local population of around 350,000.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- GMC registered with licence
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- CCST (GMC) Specialist Register (or within 6 months of achieving this)
- Training and supervision of trainees in Ophthalmology. Fellowship in Glaucoma or substantial experience at a consultant level in Glaucoma
- Significant and autonomous surgical experience of trabeculectomy, glaucoma drainage device implantation, bleb revision, minimally invasive glaucoma device (MIGS) surgery
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- GMC registered with licence
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- CCST (GMC) Specialist Register (or within 6 months of achieving this)
- Training and supervision of trainees in Ophthalmology. Fellowship in Glaucoma or substantial experience at a consultant level in Glaucoma
- Significant and autonomous surgical experience of trabeculectomy, glaucoma drainage device implantation, bleb revision, minimally invasive glaucoma device (MIGS) surgery
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).
