Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London
and beyond. Our Ophthalmology Department provides tertiary services to the population of North East London and works collaboratively with other ophthalmology teams at the other major hospitals in London.
Main duties of the job
We are currently seeking a motivated consultant to take up the position of Consultant Ophthalmologist; with sub-specialty interest in Medical Retina.
This is an important post within the department, and we are hoping to recruit an innovative and committed colleague who is keen to work with the wider team to develop the service at The Royal London Hospital.
About us
Barts Health NHS Trust actively encourages development within the work-force and employees are required to comply with trust mandatory training.
Barts Health's education academy aims to support high quality training to NHS staff through various services. The trust is committed to offering learning and development opportunities for all full-time and part-time employees.
No matter where you start within the NHS, you will have access to extra training and be given every chance to progress within the organisation. You will receive an annual personal review and development plan to support your career progression and you will be encouraged to develop your skills and experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the running of the Medical Retina service across Barts Health taking a lead role at The Royal London Hospital (RLH)
To be involved in the strategic planning and development of Medical retina at RLH
To have responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of their departments. You will participate in the three tier RLH on-call rota (1 in 7)
To assume responsibility both singularly and corporately for the management of the junior medical staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the running of the Medical Retina service across Barts Health taking a lead role at The Royal London Hospital (RLH)
To be involved in the strategic planning and development of Medical retina at RLH
To have responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of their departments. You will participate in the three tier RLH on-call rota (1 in 7)
To assume responsibility both singularly and corporately for the management of the junior medical staff
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Professional Training in Ophthalmology: CCT (or equivalent), or within 6 months of a date, or entry on the Specialist Register of the GMC for Ophthalmology
- MRCOphth or equivalent
- Specialist Training: Broad experience in Medical retina
- Fellowship in Medical retina
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in managing Diabetic eye disease and ARMD
- Experience in Intra-vitreal Injections and Ophthalmic laser
- Experience with general, acute and primary care ophthalmology
Desirable
- Experience with high volume cataract surgery
- Publications in peer reviewed journals in the field of Ophthalmology
- Higher degree MD/PhD in Ophthalmology
Skills
Essential
- Clinical Leadership: Clinical leadership - demonstrable skills in management
- Teaching Skills: Record of teaching at under and post graduate levels
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary teaching
- Clinical Governance: Record of completed audit projects
- An understanding of clinical governance and the application to ophthalmology
Desirable
- Completion of a leadership course
- Record of attendance at training the trainer courses
Personal and people development
Essential
- Team player
- Flexible
- Patient focussed
- Innovative
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Specific requirements
Essential
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Professional Training in Ophthalmology: CCT (or equivalent), or within 6 months of a date, or entry on the Specialist Register of the GMC for Ophthalmology
- MRCOphth or equivalent
- Specialist Training: Broad experience in Medical retina
- Fellowship in Medical retina
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in managing Diabetic eye disease and ARMD
- Experience in Intra-vitreal Injections and Ophthalmic laser
- Experience with general, acute and primary care ophthalmology
Desirable
- Experience with high volume cataract surgery
- Publications in peer reviewed journals in the field of Ophthalmology
- Higher degree MD/PhD in Ophthalmology
Skills
Essential
- Clinical Leadership: Clinical leadership - demonstrable skills in management
- Teaching Skills: Record of teaching at under and post graduate levels
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary teaching
- Clinical Governance: Record of completed audit projects
- An understanding of clinical governance and the application to ophthalmology
Desirable
- Completion of a leadership course
- Record of attendance at training the trainer courses
Personal and people development
Essential
- Team player
- Flexible
- Patient focussed
- Innovative
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Specific requirements
Essential
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
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).
