Job summary
Applications are invited for a clinical fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Medical Retinal service. The post will be based at Croydon available for an approx 12 month fixed term period.
We are seeking candidates with previous unsupervised retinal laser experience, intravitreal injections and clinical experience.
Possession of the MRCOphth or equivalent is essential as is 'License to Practise' or be eligible for registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
Main duties of the job
May vary but will include
7 clinical sessions, 1 theatre session and 2 admin/audit/management sessions. The clinical sessions will include rapid access clinics (urgent care/emergency ophthalmology), medical retina, laser, and Injection clinics.
All clinical sessions will take place at Moorfields at Croydon and there will be a chance to attend the City Road teaching sessions when appropriate and use the facilities at the City Road site including the Institute of Ophthalmology library.
Attendance at regular MR Fellows Teaching Sessions (typically 6, 1-hour sessions per week, including Fluorescein Angiography Meeting, Electrophysiology Teaching, Uveitis Teaching and Clinical / Research Tutorials).
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 organization
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more details.
All doctors are responsible to maintain a portfolio of their career over the last 5 years in order to satisfy GMC Revalidation criteria. If successful, you will be required to bring along your supporting information portfolio including recent appraisals documents when joining the Trust.
Doctors holding joint and/or various fixed term appointments throughout their appraisal year are also required to demonstrate evidence of an exit report and supporting information from the different appointments they hold throughout their appraisal year. This information must be brought with them when starting a new appointment within The Trust. It is recommended that doctors collect this information before leaving their previous employers.
Please note all doctors from abroad must produce an IELTS certificate with 7.5 scored in all fields before they can be appointed to the Trust. It will be a condition of employment that non-UK nationals who apply to come under the Medical Training Initiative will have passed the IELTS exam with a score of at least 7.5 in all domains. You will be required to produce evidence of successful IELTS completion at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more details.
All doctors are responsible to maintain a portfolio of their career over the last 5 years in order to satisfy GMC Revalidation criteria. If successful, you will be required to bring along your supporting information portfolio including recent appraisals documents when joining the Trust.
Doctors holding joint and/or various fixed term appointments throughout their appraisal year are also required to demonstrate evidence of an exit report and supporting information from the different appointments they hold throughout their appraisal year. This information must be brought with them when starting a new appointment within The Trust. It is recommended that doctors collect this information before leaving their previous employers.
Please note all doctors from abroad must produce an IELTS certificate with 7.5 scored in all fields before they can be appointed to the Trust. It will be a condition of employment that non-UK nationals who apply to come under the Medical Training Initiative will have passed the IELTS exam with a score of at least 7.5 in all domains. You will be required to produce evidence of successful IELTS completion at interview.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- MRCOphth or equivalent.
- Full GMC Registration (with a Licence to Practice) or be eligible for GMC Registration.
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Teaching skills & enthusiasm
Further Training and Knowledge
Essential
- Completion of Specialist Ophthalmology Training or Equivalent.
- Research Interest.
- Research into educational methods.
Desirable
- Completion of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) course in the last two years.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Determination & application.
- Ability to tackle complex problems.
- Team player.
- Good communicator.
Desirable
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience
Essential
- o Previous teaching and research experience and clinical experience in Medical Retina. Should be competent in doing independent intravitreal injections, and laser procedures (macular and pan-retinal photocoagulation).
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- MRCOphth or equivalent.
- Full GMC Registration (with a Licence to Practice) or be eligible for GMC Registration.
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Teaching skills & enthusiasm
Further Training and Knowledge
Essential
- Completion of Specialist Ophthalmology Training or Equivalent.
- Research Interest.
- Research into educational methods.
Desirable
- Completion of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) course in the last two years.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Determination & application.
- Ability to tackle complex problems.
- Team player.
- Good communicator.
Desirable
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience
Essential
- o Previous teaching and research experience and clinical experience in Medical Retina. Should be competent in doing independent intravitreal injections, and laser procedures (macular and pan-retinal photocoagulation).
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).
