Job summary
As part of the ongoing expansion and modernisation of the Royal Eye Unit we are growing our team to ensure we continue to deliver a high standard of care to our local community. As such we are looking to recruit enthusiastic and dynamic people to join our supportive and friendly team during this exciting time.
Applications are invited for the position of Consultant with special interest in Paediatrics within our thriving Ophthalmology Department at Kingston and Richmond Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within the Royal Eye Unit where our multidisciplinary team see over 70,000 patients per year. We offer a full range of hospital eye care services including specialist outpatient clinics, admitted care and an acute referral service for eye emergencies.
This is a fixed term role for 1 year based in the Royal Eye Unit at Kingston and Richmond Hospital. The post is part time, 7.5 PA's per week.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to provide a first-class service in Ophthalmology supported by fellow consultants, junior medical staff and allied health professionals. The post holder will undertake outpatient clinics at Kingston and Richmond Hospital but potentially also at other sites in the locality as service demands require. The post holder will work closely with other medical and surgical colleagues including two other substantive paediatric consultants, specialty doctors and specialist optometrists.
The service-line has regular educational meetings and actively supports opportunities for personal development of appointed staff. The post holder will be expected to participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical staff and undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staff.
About us
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nurseryat Kingston Hospital,wellbeingpractitioners,regular wellbeing classes,dedicatedstaffphysiotherapist, comprehensiveoccupationalhealth services, 24/7employeeassistanceprogramme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates must hold full registration and license with the GMC.
For further information, please read attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates must hold full registration and license with the GMC.
For further information, please read attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- FRCOPhth or equivalent
- Possession of CCT or CESR in Ophthalmology
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD,PhD or equivalent)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Current wide range of general ophthalmology, paediatric and adult motility experience
- Experience of extraocular botox administration
Desirable
- Surgical experience in paediatrics and adult motility
- Paediatric fellowship
Management Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level
Desirable
- Attended management training course
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications
- Understanding and experience of audit
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals
- -Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors
Desirable
- Completed train the trainers course
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- FRCOPhth or equivalent
- Possession of CCT or CESR in Ophthalmology
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD,PhD or equivalent)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Current wide range of general ophthalmology, paediatric and adult motility experience
- Experience of extraocular botox administration
Desirable
- Surgical experience in paediatrics and adult motility
- Paediatric fellowship
Management Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level
Desirable
- Attended management training course
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications
- Understanding and experience of audit
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals
- -Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors
Desirable
- Completed train the trainers course
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).
