Job summary
Applications are invited for this Fellowship post specialising in Neuro-Ophthalmology.
The post is suitable for applicants from ophthalmology or neurology training backgrounds.
Applicants are required to hold FRCOphth or equivalent and be registered with the General Medical Council.
The post is based at the Moorfields Eye Hospital City Road site. The post provides exposure to adult Neuro-ophthalmology outpatient clinics. An example timetable is enclosed, but will be subject to change depending on service requirements.
Main duties of the job
To Provide High Quality Care to Patients
- The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice
- To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
- To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
- To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
- Participate in clinical audit and incident reporting
- To ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to
- To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Adhere to Trust/departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.
About us
We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.
With more than 2,500 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 21 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.
We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East.
This is an exciting time to join Moorfields Eye Hospital. The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care. Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden. The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Full detailed job description and person specification.
The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Full detailed job description and person specification.
The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice.
Person Specification
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- FRCOphth or MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent ophthalmic training (or be within 6 months of CCT date).
- Full GMC Registration (with a 'Licence to Practise').
- Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register
Desirable
- Higher Degree (e.g. MD or PhD).
FURTHER TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Completed higher specialist training in ophthalmology or neurology
Desirable
- Experience of medical or neuro-ophthalmology, or neurology
SKILLS & ABILITY
Essential
- High degree of clinical skill in ophthalmology or neurology
Desirable
- Audit & research
- Teaching & presentation skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience in the management of patients with Neuro ophthalmology related pathology problems
Desirable
- Extensive experience in the management of patients with Neuro ophthalmology related pathology problems
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Good team building skills
- Ability to lead & coordinate clinical teams
Desirable
- Experience in organising & managing a busy clinical service
Person Specification
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- FRCOphth or MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent ophthalmic training (or be within 6 months of CCT date).
- Full GMC Registration (with a 'Licence to Practise').
- Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register
Desirable
- Higher Degree (e.g. MD or PhD).
FURTHER TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Completed higher specialist training in ophthalmology or neurology
Desirable
- Experience of medical or neuro-ophthalmology, or neurology
SKILLS & ABILITY
Essential
- High degree of clinical skill in ophthalmology or neurology
Desirable
- Audit & research
- Teaching & presentation skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience in the management of patients with Neuro ophthalmology related pathology problems
Desirable
- Extensive experience in the management of patients with Neuro ophthalmology related pathology problems
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Good team building skills
- Ability to lead & coordinate clinical teams
Desirable
- Experience in organising & managing a busy clinical service
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).
