Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Ophthalmology department at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust for a locum Consultant to support the paediatric, adult motility and Emergency services. The role is offered with a view to progression to a permanent post.
The post holder will work with the current body of ophthalmology consultants at WEH and CXH in the ophthalmology directorate of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The department is very busy, seeing over 5000 outpatients a month, and provides a tertiary referral service for West London. The service offers high quality paediatric and motility, as well as emergency care and the successful post holder will also oversee the training of senior ophthalmology trainees who are suitable to be assigned to support these sessions.
There is a very active research unit: ICORG (Imperial College Ophthalmic Group) which is a part of Imperial College's department of Cancer and Surgery and the team are actively participating in a number of phase 1 to phase 4 trials including surgical trials. The successful candidate will provide glaucoma clinics, a regular theatre list and will have a regular ED session.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work across adult and paediatric ophthalmology services.
Main duties for the role will be:
- Outpatient clinics across paediatric, adult neuro- ophthalmology and Motility
- Theatre sessions to include paediatrics and strabismus surgery
- Take part in rota for Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening
- Emergency department sessions
The WEH ophthalmic emergency department sees approximately 150 patients per day with inpatient care available for those patients who need admission. The department is staffed with North West London Deanery junior and senior trainees, staff grades, associate specialists and nurse practitioners. The successful candidate will be expected to train and mentor all members of the team. The department is also supported by an on-call consultant from the North West London hospitals rota and access to all ophthalmic sub specialty expertise is assured.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work with the consultants and allied professionals in the emergency ophthalmology department which offers a 24 hour emergency service, 7 days a week to the local population and for complex referred emergency work. The WEH emergency ophthalmology team are part of the Imperial Trauma centre team.
Informal discussions/ visits to the Department are encouraged to arrange please contact:
Mr Faisal Ahmad, Ophthalmology Head of Specialty, faisal.ahmed5@nhs.net
Ms Laura Crawley, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Clinical Director Ophthalmology, laura.crawley@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work with the consultants and allied professionals in the emergency ophthalmology department which offers a 24 hour emergency service, 7 days a week to the local population and for complex referred emergency work. The WEH emergency ophthalmology team are part of the Imperial Trauma centre team.
Informal discussions/ visits to the Department are encouraged to arrange please contact:
Mr Faisal Ahmad, Ophthalmology Head of Specialty, faisal.ahmed5@nhs.net
Ms Laura Crawley, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Clinical Director Ophthalmology, laura.crawley@nhs.net
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- MBBS
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- GMC full registration
- CCST or within 6 months by date of interview, or held on GMC Register (ophthalmology)
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Specialist training (fellowship) in - Paediatrics/Motility
- Capable of dealing with general ophthalmic emergencies
- Experience of providing high volume cataract and strabismus surgery
Leadership/ Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training ophthalmic trainees, medical students, nurses, orthoptists and GPs
- Completed courses for training trainers, assessment and appraisal
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Understanding of clinical governance.
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Publications in peer reviewed ophthalmic journals related to paediatric or motility care.
- Experience in research projects.
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- MBBS
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- GMC full registration
- CCST or within 6 months by date of interview, or held on GMC Register (ophthalmology)
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Specialist training (fellowship) in - Paediatrics/Motility
- Capable of dealing with general ophthalmic emergencies
- Experience of providing high volume cataract and strabismus surgery
Leadership/ Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training ophthalmic trainees, medical students, nurses, orthoptists and GPs
- Completed courses for training trainers, assessment and appraisal
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Understanding of clinical governance.
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Publications in peer reviewed ophthalmic journals related to paediatric or motility care.
- Experience in research projects.
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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).
