Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Ophthalmology department at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust for a locum consultant to support the A&E and cataract service
This post is based in the Ophthalmology directorate across Charing cross and Western Eye Hospital sites and the post holder will work with current body of ophthalmology consultants. The department is very busy, seeing over 50,000 patients across A&E, emergency clinics and cataract clinics.
The service offers high quality treatment for cataracts as well as emergency care and the successful post holder will also oversee the training of 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 outpatient clinics, a regular theatre list and will have a regular ED session and emergency clinics.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work across ophthalmology services.
Main duties for the role will be:
- Outpatient clinics incataract
- Theatre sessions in high volume cataract theatre
- Take part in consultant on call rota
- 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.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually. 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. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Job description and person spec attached.
The post holder will work with the current A&E and cataract consultants at WEH and CXH in the ophthalmology directorate of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The high volume cataract service (>8 suitable cataract cases per list) offers high quality rapid access cataract surgery and the successful post holder will also oversee the training of ophthalmology Trainees who are suitable to be assigned to support this list. They will also support the development of the multiprofessional pathway for non-complex post operative review.
The successful candidate will have the equivalent of 1 cataract list per week plus outpatient clinics to support the activity, they will also have regular ED sessions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Job description and person spec attached.
The post holder will work with the current A&E and cataract consultants at WEH and CXH in the ophthalmology directorate of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The high volume cataract service (>8 suitable cataract cases per list) offers high quality rapid access cataract surgery and the successful post holder will also oversee the training of ophthalmology Trainees who are suitable to be assigned to support this list. They will also support the development of the multiprofessional pathway for non-complex post operative review.
The successful candidate will have the equivalent of 1 cataract list per week plus outpatient clinics to support the activity, they will also have regular ED sessions.
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
- FRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification
Further training & knowledge
Essential
- Be near to OR completed Higher specialist training in ophthalmology
- Demonstrable experience of managing patients with cataracts and ED presentations
- High proficiency in cataract surgery of wide complexity
- Highly proficient at cataract surgery, managing vitreous loss and training in intra ocular surgery
- IT Skills and computer literacy
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 ophthalmology trainees, medical students, nurses, and GPs
- Surgical training of BST in cataract surgeries
- Completed courses for training trainers
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at a consultant level at ICHNT
Language
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit, QI project delivery and governance structures
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
- FRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification
Further training & knowledge
Essential
- Be near to OR completed Higher specialist training in ophthalmology
- Demonstrable experience of managing patients with cataracts and ED presentations
- High proficiency in cataract surgery of wide complexity
- Highly proficient at cataract surgery, managing vitreous loss and training in intra ocular surgery
- IT Skills and computer literacy
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 ophthalmology trainees, medical students, nurses, and GPs
- Surgical training of BST in cataract surgeries
- Completed courses for training trainers
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at a consultant level at ICHNT
Language
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit, QI project delivery and governance structures
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
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).
