Job summary
The position is advertised for Specialist Grade doctors to work within the Uveitis service at Moorfields Eye Hospital.
Applicants should hold FRCOphth or equivalent and will be required to be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) ahead of starting.
The post is comprised of 10 programmed activities (PAs) of which 8 provide direct clinical care and the remainder for supporting activities.
The post will be based at City Road but may involve travel to other sites such at St. George's. The sessions may adult and paediatric Uveitis outpatient clinics.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities would be:
- Delivery of new and follow up outpatient clinics across face-to-face, virtual and telephone platforms.
- Supporting scrutiny of new electronic referrals into the Uveitis service
- Monitoring and resolving with patient queries via service's email inbox.
- Assisting with triaging of waiting lists as needed.
- Attending service level teaching when required
- Supervision and training of Uveitis and MR Fellows and other trainees at Moorfields
- Participating in Clinical Audits
A provisional timetable is enclosed, but this will be subject to change in response to service demand.
About us
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (MEH NHSFT) was founded in 1994 and is the only National Health Service (NHS) trust solely dedicated to delivering ophthalmic care within the United Kingdom (UK). MEH, together with the University College of London (UCL) Institute of Ophthalmology (IOO), is the oldest & largest centre for ophthalmic treatment, research & education in Europe.
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
The Specialist Grade Ophthalmologist has a responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the functioning of the service, allowing for all appropriate delegation to and training for staff.
He/she will be responsible for the day-to-day management of his/her clinics or associated consultants' clinics. Participation in episodes of shared care and to provide advice and support to clinicians in other services with regard to patients who may have a combination of ocular problems.
All members of the consultant staff, honorary consultants and specialists are expected to contribute to the Medical Advisory Committee and to serve on other trust committees as required unless compelling reasons prevent this. All Specialists will be expected to participate in audit meetings.
All Specialists are expected to participate in clinical governance and audit, to meet annual training requirements, and to satisfy the annual requirement for continuous professional development set out by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. All Specialists will participate in the trusts appraisal scheme.
Full detailed job description and person specification is enclosed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Specialist Grade Ophthalmologist has a responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the functioning of the service, allowing for all appropriate delegation to and training for staff.
He/she will be responsible for the day-to-day management of his/her clinics or associated consultants' clinics. Participation in episodes of shared care and to provide advice and support to clinicians in other services with regard to patients who may have a combination of ocular problems.
All members of the consultant staff, honorary consultants and specialists are expected to contribute to the Medical Advisory Committee and to serve on other trust committees as required unless compelling reasons prevent this. All Specialists will be expected to participate in audit meetings.
All Specialists are expected to participate in clinical governance and audit, to meet annual training requirements, and to satisfy the annual requirement for continuous professional development set out by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. All Specialists will participate in the trusts appraisal scheme.
Full detailed job description and person specification is enclosed.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth / MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification.
- CCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent ophthalmic training (or be within 6 months of CCT date).
- Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register or be within six months of entry.
- Full GMC registration (with a 'Licence to Practise').
Desirable
- Higher Degree (e.g. MD or PhD).
Further Training and Knowledge
Essential
- Be near to or completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology.
- Undertaken recognised Fellowship Training in Uveitis
- Excellent general ophthalmic experience, including emergency care. Knowledge of Accident and Emergency pathways and procedures
Desirable
- Received training in educational supervision as defined by the GMC.
- Received training in clinical supervision as defined by the GMC.
- oAwareness of current issues affecting the NHS & UK Higher Education & the possible associated implications for Moorfields/UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.
Skills and Ability
Essential
- High degree of clinical skills
- Track record of developing and submitting applications for research funding
- Audit and research skills
- Track record of publications in peer-reviewed scientific and clinical journals.
- Ability to lead and co-ordinate clinical teams.
- Surgical experience
Desirable
- Ability to deliver results by effectively managing relationships with sponsors/funding bodies/collaborators/other university/hospital research groups.
- Ability to attract research funding
Experience
Essential
- Should have received training in educational supervision as defined by the GMC.
- Awareness of current issues affecting the NHS & UK Higher Education & the possible associated implications for Moorfields/UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.
Desirable
- Experience of public and patient engagement.
- Clinical leadership and management experience in developing and delivering new services.
- Management skills & experience.
- Involvement in clinical leadership roles such a participation in QIPP projects & service improvement projects.
- Excellent teaching & presentation skills.
- Management innovation experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communications skills
- Ability to lead and co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams.
- Good team building skills.
- Commitment to high quality research.
- Committed to job
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth / MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification.
- CCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent ophthalmic training (or be within 6 months of CCT date).
- Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register or be within six months of entry.
- Full GMC registration (with a 'Licence to Practise').
Desirable
- Higher Degree (e.g. MD or PhD).
Further Training and Knowledge
Essential
- Be near to or completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology.
- Undertaken recognised Fellowship Training in Uveitis
- Excellent general ophthalmic experience, including emergency care. Knowledge of Accident and Emergency pathways and procedures
Desirable
- Received training in educational supervision as defined by the GMC.
- Received training in clinical supervision as defined by the GMC.
- oAwareness of current issues affecting the NHS & UK Higher Education & the possible associated implications for Moorfields/UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.
Skills and Ability
Essential
- High degree of clinical skills
- Track record of developing and submitting applications for research funding
- Audit and research skills
- Track record of publications in peer-reviewed scientific and clinical journals.
- Ability to lead and co-ordinate clinical teams.
- Surgical experience
Desirable
- Ability to deliver results by effectively managing relationships with sponsors/funding bodies/collaborators/other university/hospital research groups.
- Ability to attract research funding
Experience
Essential
- Should have received training in educational supervision as defined by the GMC.
- Awareness of current issues affecting the NHS & UK Higher Education & the possible associated implications for Moorfields/UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.
Desirable
- Experience of public and patient engagement.
- Clinical leadership and management experience in developing and delivering new services.
- Management skills & experience.
- Involvement in clinical leadership roles such a participation in QIPP projects & service improvement projects.
- Excellent teaching & presentation skills.
- Management innovation experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communications skills
- Ability to lead and co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams.
- Good team building skills.
- Commitment to high quality research.
- Committed to job
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).
