Job summary
Consultant Ophthalmologist (Glaucoma) Fixed-Term (6 Months, Maternity Cover)10 Sessions
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of UKs top teaching hospitals, in the rapidly growing North East of London where through a programme of unprecedented investment Britains biggest hospital aims to improve services and most of the needs of our local population.
Applications are invited for a fixed-term Consultant position with a specialist interest in Glaucoma. This 6-month role is to provide maternity leave cover and is based primarily at Whipps Cross University Hospital.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our busy Ophthalmic unit. The successful candidate will become part of an established multi-disciplinary Ophthalmic team committed to delivering high-quality patient care.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is 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. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will play a key role in managing and developing the service, ensuring the delivery of excellent care, and contributing to an active training programme. With Whipps Cross Hospital undergoing significant redevelopment, this is an exciting opportunity to join at a pivotal time and help shape the future of Ophthalmic care.
Visits can be arranged for shortlisted candidates
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will play a key role in managing and developing the service, ensuring the delivery of excellent care, and contributing to an active training programme. With Whipps Cross Hospital undergoing significant redevelopment, this is an exciting opportunity to join at a pivotal time and help shape the future of Ophthalmic care.
Visits can be arranged for shortlisted candidates
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT or equivalent or within 6 months of a date or on GMC Specialist Register FRCOphth or equivalent Glaucoma fellowship or ASTO
Desirable
- Experience as a Consultant with sub-specialty interest in Glaucoma Higher degree Academic prizes
Experience
Essential
- Competent in managing glaucoma and primary care eye conditions Competent in cataract surgery Competent in glaucoma filtration and glaucoma shunt surgery Competent with MIGS Competent with management of ocular trauma (surgical) and acute emergencies Supervising and training specialist trainees, fellows and AHP Competent in managing emergency eye clinics Evidence of publications in peer reviewed journals
Desirable
- Management experience Hands on experience with service development Principal investigator in clinical trials
Professional
Essential
- Clinical Leadership Working in multidisciplinary teams Training junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals Clinical governance including audit Communication IT Skills
Desirable
- Training the Trainer Course ARCP assessor
Personal Skills
Essential
- Team player Flexible Patient focused Innovative
Desirable
- Recent 360 degree multi-source feedback
Record Keeping
Essential
- Clear legible clinical record keeping
Desirable
- Experience with using paperless electronic patient records
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT or equivalent or within 6 months of a date or on GMC Specialist Register FRCOphth or equivalent Glaucoma fellowship or ASTO
Desirable
- Experience as a Consultant with sub-specialty interest in Glaucoma Higher degree Academic prizes
Experience
Essential
- Competent in managing glaucoma and primary care eye conditions Competent in cataract surgery Competent in glaucoma filtration and glaucoma shunt surgery Competent with MIGS Competent with management of ocular trauma (surgical) and acute emergencies Supervising and training specialist trainees, fellows and AHP Competent in managing emergency eye clinics Evidence of publications in peer reviewed journals
Desirable
- Management experience Hands on experience with service development Principal investigator in clinical trials
Professional
Essential
- Clinical Leadership Working in multidisciplinary teams Training junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals Clinical governance including audit Communication IT Skills
Desirable
- Training the Trainer Course ARCP assessor
Personal Skills
Essential
- Team player Flexible Patient focused Innovative
Desirable
- Recent 360 degree multi-source feedback
Record Keeping
Essential
- Clear legible clinical record keeping
Desirable
- Experience with using paperless electronic patient records
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).
