Job summary
This Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist position will be based at the Moorfields satellite unit within Croydon University Hospital (CUH), though there may be the opportunity to work at other Moorfields sites in the future. The post has 8 direct patient care sessions and will form part of the well-established multidisciplinary team.
The 8 clinical sessions will comprise of 2.5 cataract clinics (face to face & virtual), 2 general clinic, 1.5 cataract surgery list and 2 rapid access clinics. This is an exciting and innovative schedule reflecting new ways of working for the future of ophthalmology. It is expected the successful candidate will lead and work with the multidisciplinary team to develop these services further.
Main duties of the job
The General and urgent care (Rapid Access Clinic) services at Moorfields Croydon is well established and aim at providing comprehensive ophthalmology diagnostic and treatment for patient with multifactorial eye health issues and eye emergencies. The complex patient demographics and the challenging pathology at patient presentation requires consultant and senior ophthalmic specialist input for a significant amountof the clinical workload. The same applies to the cataract service, which treats surgical cases of high complexity, deriving from this challenging patient population.
The 3 sub-speciality services receive referrals from multiple sources, including A&E, GP, community optometrist and internal referrals from other services within MEH, as well as external providersacross the South-East of England and beyond.
The General and Rapid Access services pride ourselves on providing comprehensive ophthalmological services to patients who attend with a multiple array of mixed ophthalmological complaints, ranging from simple dry eye to complex trauma. The Rapid Access clinic has an innovative virtual-triage approach to managing emergency referrals and has a close collaborative relationship with our primary referrers in the community.
About us
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
- Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
- Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
- Free 24/7 independent counselling service
- Learning and development opportunities
- Easy and quick transport links
- A range of attractive benefits and discounts
- Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
- Free Pilates classes
- Full support and training to develop your skills
- Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information on detailed duties and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information on detailed duties and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS OR equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration OR eligible for Full Registration with the GMC with License to Practice at time of appointment
- Post Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
- FRCOphth/MRCOphth OR equivalent
Desirable
Further Training & Knowledge
Essential
- Significant experience in Cataract service
- Experience of leading management decisions in Cataract Service
- Experience in general/comprehensive ophthalmology
- Experience in emergency eye care/trauma/corneal management
- Significant experience in Cataract Surgery
Desirable
- Further qualifications
- Accredited fellowship in Cataract
- Previous Locum Consultant Experience in Cataract/General/Urgent Care
- Fellowship in General/Urgent Care Opthalmology
- Previous experience in telemedicine/remote consultation
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Reliable examination & interpretation skills
- Ability to teach junior staff
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to work in varied clinical settings
- Ability to manage and lead a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Further qualifications/accredited training in management or leadership
Experience
Essential
- 4 years full-time post graduate training, at least two of which must be in the Ophthalmology Specialty Training Programme or have equivalent experience & competencies (or its equivalent gained on part-time/flexible basis)
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Experience and participation in audits and service improvement projects
Desirable
- Portfolio of audit and service improvement projects leading to patient centered care changes
- Previous experiences in service design changes
Personality & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate well with patients & establish good working relationships with staff
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
- Comfortable to seek help when required
- Team player
- Enthusiastic worker
- Good organisational & time management skills
- Committed to job
- Acceptance that post requires a strong service commitment
Desirable
- Demonstrates clinical leadership potential and management skills
- Demonstrates innovative approach to improving patient care
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS OR equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration OR eligible for Full Registration with the GMC with License to Practice at time of appointment
- Post Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
- FRCOphth/MRCOphth OR equivalent
Desirable
Further Training & Knowledge
Essential
- Significant experience in Cataract service
- Experience of leading management decisions in Cataract Service
- Experience in general/comprehensive ophthalmology
- Experience in emergency eye care/trauma/corneal management
- Significant experience in Cataract Surgery
Desirable
- Further qualifications
- Accredited fellowship in Cataract
- Previous Locum Consultant Experience in Cataract/General/Urgent Care
- Fellowship in General/Urgent Care Opthalmology
- Previous experience in telemedicine/remote consultation
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Reliable examination & interpretation skills
- Ability to teach junior staff
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to work in varied clinical settings
- Ability to manage and lead a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Further qualifications/accredited training in management or leadership
Experience
Essential
- 4 years full-time post graduate training, at least two of which must be in the Ophthalmology Specialty Training Programme or have equivalent experience & competencies (or its equivalent gained on part-time/flexible basis)
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Experience and participation in audits and service improvement projects
Desirable
- Portfolio of audit and service improvement projects leading to patient centered care changes
- Previous experiences in service design changes
Personality & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate well with patients & establish good working relationships with staff
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
- Comfortable to seek help when required
- Team player
- Enthusiastic worker
- Good organisational & time management skills
- Committed to job
- Acceptance that post requires a strong service commitment
Desirable
- Demonstrates clinical leadership potential and management skills
- Demonstrates innovative approach to improving patient care
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).
