Job summary
Applications are invited for a part-time fixed term (9 months) ophthalmology consultant to The Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Foundation Trust Department of Ophthalmology. The post holder will be required to cover general ophthalmology and support the oculoplastic service. We seek an enthusiastic surgeon to enhance the current ophthalmic services and applicants should wish to be part of and develop the department in the future.
Main duties of the job
This position will clinically support the ophthalmology department and will be responsible for transforming the way in which we provide ophthalmology services at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital through application of Royal College and national recommendations such as Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) to deliver a sustainable and modern ophthalmology department.
About us
We have nearly 6,000 members of staff that care for nearly one million people locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.
We are one of the best performing FTs in London for A&E waiting times, and mortality rates are better than average. Since the Care Quality Commission last inspected our hospitals we have taken on responsibility for a range of new services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
AM
PM
Monday
Tuesday
Clinic/Theatre (Alt weeks)
Clinic
Wednesday
Clinic
Thursday
Clinic
SPA
Friday
Including On Call: 1:26 (North West London Ophthalmology on call rota)
Job description
Job responsibilities
AM
PM
Monday
Tuesday
Clinic/Theatre (Alt weeks)
Clinic
Wednesday
Clinic
Thursday
Clinic
SPA
Friday
Including On Call: 1:26 (North West London Ophthalmology on call rota)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMET/GMC by date if Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC))
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register OR eligible within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Good understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council.
Desirable
- BSC or higher postgraduate training
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad-based training
- Sub-specialty training to fellowship level
- Evidence of teaching to meet the requirements of junior doctors and nurses
- Evidence of continuing medical education (existing consultants must demonstrate active participation in CPD)
- Wide and in-depth training in cataract and oculoplastic surgery
- Track record in delivering management initiatives
Desirable
- Perform cataract surgery independently
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Solid Understanding of the Clinical Governance Agenda
- Evidence of effective audit leading to change
Desirable
- Evidence of significant contribution to Clinical Governance
Research
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
- Experience of implementing evidenced based changes in practice
- Peer reviewed publications
Desirable
- Evidence of recent or ongoing research
Teaching, Training & Management
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training
- A good understanding of the role of clinical management
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMET/GMC by date if Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC))
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register OR eligible within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Good understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council.
Desirable
- BSC or higher postgraduate training
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad-based training
- Sub-specialty training to fellowship level
- Evidence of teaching to meet the requirements of junior doctors and nurses
- Evidence of continuing medical education (existing consultants must demonstrate active participation in CPD)
- Wide and in-depth training in cataract and oculoplastic surgery
- Track record in delivering management initiatives
Desirable
- Perform cataract surgery independently
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Solid Understanding of the Clinical Governance Agenda
- Evidence of effective audit leading to change
Desirable
- Evidence of significant contribution to Clinical Governance
Research
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
- Experience of implementing evidenced based changes in practice
- Peer reviewed publications
Desirable
- Evidence of recent or ongoing research
Teaching, Training & Management
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training
- A good understanding of the role of clinical management
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).