Job summary
Applications are invited for a full time Substantive Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in Glaucoma. The post holder will work alongside the Glaucoma clinical lead Mr Chris Panos and the wider glaucoma team.
The Glaucoma team is a multidisciplinary award winning team (including the Bayer Award in 2017) and takes part in national and local research projects as well as commercial interventional studies. The clinical team is supported by specialist nurses, orthoptists, HCAs, technicians and a dedicated administrative team including a failsafe officer.
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and surgical/laser management of patients attending glaucoma clinics and casualty, as well as supporting the running of paperless virtual clinics.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the department. For further information or to arrange a visit please contact Mrs Charlotte Funnell, Clinical Lead by email:charlotte.funnell@nhs.net or Mrs Cathy Goldfinch, Service Manager by email: catherine.goldfinch@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside the lead for glaucoma and wider team and will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and medical/laser management of patients attending glaucoma clinics and the acute eye service (AES).
The post holder will be on the SWL regional ophthalmic out of hours consultant on call rota, arranged through Moorfields at St Georges.
About us
We are truly an integrated health and care Trust. In simple terms, that means that as well as the services we provide at our acute care hospitals (Epsom in Surrey and St Helier nearby in South West London) we work with local GPs, mental health services, community providers and local authorities, with the joint aim of preventing local people from becoming unwell, and when they do, ensure that they receive the right care, in the right place, with the right support.
We also work as part of the St George's, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals and Health Group, with a shared leadership and increasing collaboration to develop stronger clinical and corporate services between two major providers serving Surrey and South West London.
We continue to develop as a Trust and with our partners. There is lots to do and we welcome you to help us on that journey, which we hope inspires you to be part of our success.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work alongside the lead for glaucoma and be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and medical/laser management of patients attending glaucoma clinics and the acute eye service (AES).
We offer a full range of surgical and laser treatments including SLT, Laser iridotomy, Cyclodiode laser as well MIGS procedures such as i-stent, Hydrus, OMNI, Xen. We are also offering Preserflo micro-shunt, Trabeculectomy and tube implants and valves
The clinical team is supported by specialist nurses, orthoptists, HCAs, technicians and a dedicated admin team including a glaucoma failsafe officer. This post holder will be required to work across both sites and the role may change depending on service needs.
The post holder will be on the SWL regional ophthalmic out of hours consultant on call rota, arranged through Moorfields at St Georges.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work alongside the lead for glaucoma and be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and medical/laser management of patients attending glaucoma clinics and the acute eye service (AES).
We offer a full range of surgical and laser treatments including SLT, Laser iridotomy, Cyclodiode laser as well MIGS procedures such as i-stent, Hydrus, OMNI, Xen. We are also offering Preserflo micro-shunt, Trabeculectomy and tube implants and valves
The clinical team is supported by specialist nurses, orthoptists, HCAs, technicians and a dedicated admin team including a glaucoma failsafe officer. This post holder will be required to work across both sites and the role may change depending on service needs.
The post holder will be on the SWL regional ophthalmic out of hours consultant on call rota, arranged through Moorfields at St Georges.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
- Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST or equivalent
- Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. FRCOphth or CCST equivalent
- Fellowship training in glaucoma
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in glaucoma management
Desirable
- MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for the specialty
- Independent cataract surgeon
- Evidence of glaucoma interest with particular emphasis on medical and laser experience at a sub specialist level
- Experience of working in a busy Acute Eye Casualty Service
- Independent glaucoma surgeon
Desirable
- Evidence of peer reviewed publications in the sphere of glaucoma
Management & Admin Experience
Essential
- Audit/Research
- Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CCST
- Supervision of post graduate trainees
- Personal time management skills
- Clinical Governance
- Ability to organise inpatient and outpatient waiting lists
Desirable
- Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to contribute to change management
- Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
Desirable
- Publications in peer review journals
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
- Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST or equivalent
- Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. FRCOphth or CCST equivalent
- Fellowship training in glaucoma
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in glaucoma management
Desirable
- MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for the specialty
- Independent cataract surgeon
- Evidence of glaucoma interest with particular emphasis on medical and laser experience at a sub specialist level
- Experience of working in a busy Acute Eye Casualty Service
- Independent glaucoma surgeon
Desirable
- Evidence of peer reviewed publications in the sphere of glaucoma
Management & Admin Experience
Essential
- Audit/Research
- Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CCST
- Supervision of post graduate trainees
- Personal time management skills
- Clinical Governance
- Ability to organise inpatient and outpatient waiting lists
Desirable
- Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to contribute to change management
- Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
Desirable
- Publications in peer review journals
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).
