Job summary
***Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy early***
This is a full time clinical post based at The Royal Eye Unit, Kingston Hospital, to provide elective and emergency care for ophthalmology patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
This is an ideal post for those aiming to obtain and develop basic subspecialty training in glaucoma whilst broadening their experience of managing complex and secondary glaucoma.
There are two regular weekly theatre sessions. The post holder will receive training in cataract surgery and glaucoma surgery including trabeculectomy with antimetabolites, cyclodiode laser and, based on experience, glaucoma drainage implant surgery and trabeculectomy revision.
A laser clinic to enable the post holder to gain experience in iridotomy and selective laser trabeculoplasty.
The post holder will have a weekly Eye Casualty session.
All glaucoma clinics are Consultant-led and based at Kingston Hospital.
There is no on-call commitment, evenings or weekend sessions.
Main duties of the job
This is a 12 month, fixed term fellowship appointment based in the Royal Eye Unit at Kingston Hospital. The post is full time, 40 hours per week with no additional on-call rota participation.
Duties of the Post
1. Promotion of and participation in teaching within the department
2. Flexible cover of the clinical commitments of the department
3. Active involvement in research and to continue to maintain and update own professional knowledge
4. To fulfill all of the general conditions applying to employees of the Trust
About us
Kingston Hospital provides a full range of diagnostic and treatment services. The hospital supports some 320,000 people in the surrounding area including the boroughs of Kingston, Richmond, Roehampton, Putney and East Elmbridge. Kingston Hospital is one of the largest employers in the region and employs over 3,700 staff across the widest range of careers. We are proud of our achievements and reputation as the largest single site District General Hospital in London.
Following an inspection of key services and the Trust's leadership in spring 2018, the Care Quality Commission gave Kingston Hospital an 'Outstanding' rating for Overall Quality, Caring and Well-led and 'Good'rating for Safety', 'Effectiveness' and 'Responsiveness'. Kingston Hospital was named the Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year at the Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 for outstanding commitment to staff welfare. Kingston Hospital's Maternity Unit also won the award for Improving Outcomes through Learning and Development at the 2018 HSJ Awards for introducing new Physiological CTG and Human Factors Training to improve foetal monitoring.
Each year, over one million people visit Kingston Hospital for treatment or as a visitor.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates must hold full registration and license with the GMC.
Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.
for full position details and person specification please see attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates must hold full registration and license with the GMC.
Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.
for full position details and person specification please see attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCS or equivalent qualification
- Full GMC registration and a license to practice
Desirable
- Higher additional qualification
- Presentations / publications
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Applicants must evidence at least 3 years of ophthalmic training equivalent to that recognised in the UK
- Able to deal with general Ophthalmology emergencies
- Evidence of participation in research and continued professional development
- Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
- Competent in performing glaucoma laser procedures
Desirable
- Experience in cataract surgery
- Attendance at relevant ophthalmic training courses
- Experience of developing effective and collaborative working relationships
Skills/Ability/ Knowledge
Essential
- Competence in management of Ophthalmology patients
- Good organisation
- Ability to organise own learning and time
- A keen interest in the development of teaching methods and practical teaching skills
Desirable
- Other specific medical interests
- Qualification in teaching such as 'Teach the Trainers' course
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations, undertake responsibility and be a team player
- Enthusiastic and approachable
- Ability to keep good medical records and communicate with other hospital departments and primary care
- Ability to understand and communication with patients and colleagues.
- Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out by the GMC's Good Medical Practice
- Ability to undertake research projects and audit
Desirable
- Show interest in investigative, audit and research work outside immediate clinical responsibility
- Experience of change management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCS or equivalent qualification
- Full GMC registration and a license to practice
Desirable
- Higher additional qualification
- Presentations / publications
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Applicants must evidence at least 3 years of ophthalmic training equivalent to that recognised in the UK
- Able to deal with general Ophthalmology emergencies
- Evidence of participation in research and continued professional development
- Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
- Competent in performing glaucoma laser procedures
Desirable
- Experience in cataract surgery
- Attendance at relevant ophthalmic training courses
- Experience of developing effective and collaborative working relationships
Skills/Ability/ Knowledge
Essential
- Competence in management of Ophthalmology patients
- Good organisation
- Ability to organise own learning and time
- A keen interest in the development of teaching methods and practical teaching skills
Desirable
- Other specific medical interests
- Qualification in teaching such as 'Teach the Trainers' course
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations, undertake responsibility and be a team player
- Enthusiastic and approachable
- Ability to keep good medical records and communicate with other hospital departments and primary care
- Ability to understand and communication with patients and colleagues.
- Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out by the GMC's Good Medical Practice
- Ability to undertake research projects and audit
Desirable
- Show interest in investigative, audit and research work outside immediate clinical responsibility
- Experience of change management
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).
