Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of substantive Consultant Ophthalmologist with interest in Retina at Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust.
The Ophthalmology Department at Epsom and St Helier has a well established and highly performing team treating a broad range of Ophthalmology conditions. The successful applicant will join a team of Consultants, Specialist and Specialty Doctors, Fellows, Trainees, specialist nurses, optometrists, orthoptists, HCAs, technicians and a dedicated admin team including a diabetic failsafe officer and an injection service failsafe officer. The post holder will be required to work across both sites and the role may change depending on service needs.
This post includes one cataract surgery list per week with the potential for extra lists, due to the recent opening of an additional ophthalmic theatre.
The post holder will join the SWL regional ophthalmic out of hours consultant on call rota, arranged through Moorfields at St Georges.
Main duties of the job
This post is for a full time substantive Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in retina.
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and surgical/laser management of patients attending retina/ AMD clinics and the acute eye service. The clinical team is supported by specialist nurses, optometrists, orthoptists, HCAs, technicians and a dedicated admin team including a diabetic failsafe officer. The post includes one cataract surgery list per week with the potential for regular additional theatre lists.
The post holder will be on the SWL regional ophthalmic out of hours consultant on call rota, arranged through Moorfields at St Georges. This is defined as a Category B on call; this applies where the consultant can typically respond by giving telephone advice and by returning to work later, except in an unforeseen emergency. The on call duration is one week and the frequency is 2 per annum.
For further information or to arrange a visit please contact Mr Ed Lee, Clinical Lead by email:edward.lee3@nhs.net or Cathy Goldfinch, Service Manager by email: Catherine.goldfinch@nhs.net
About us
Our ambition is to provide an outstanding level of care to our patients and communities. Above all we value respect. This means everyone at the Trust - whether a member of staff, a patient or their loved ones - can expect to be treated with respect, whatever their role or background. This ensures kind, positive, professional teamwork, delivering great care to every patient, every day.
We offer an extensive range of services to 500,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey, operating two busy general hospitals, Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital. St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Obstetrics).
We also play an active role in the local healthcare economy, and are the lead provider in two innovative health and care partnerships, Surrey Downs Health and Care and Sutton Health and Care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and surgical/laser management of patients attending retina/ AMD clinics and the acute eye service, the post holder will have a shared responsibility for managing approximately 16000 retinal outpatient appointments per year, including around 6000 intra-vitreal injections, along with 3 other retina consultants and 1.3 WTE VR consultants, fellows, trainees, optometrists, specialist nurses and technicians.
The trust has two dedicated ophthalmology outpatient units and the post holder will be required to work across both sites, as well as joining the SWL regional out of hours on call rota. For further details please see the attached Job Description and Job plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and surgical/laser management of patients attending retina/ AMD clinics and the acute eye service, the post holder will have a shared responsibility for managing approximately 16000 retinal outpatient appointments per year, including around 6000 intra-vitreal injections, along with 3 other retina consultants and 1.3 WTE VR consultants, fellows, trainees, optometrists, specialist nurses and technicians.
The trust has two dedicated ophthalmology outpatient units and the post holder will be required to work across both sites, as well as joining the SWL regional out of hours on call rota. For further details please see the attached Job Description and Job plan.
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 Retina
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in Retina 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 Retina interest with particular emphasis on surgical and laser experience at a super specialist level
- Experience of working in a busy Acute Eye Casualty Service
Desirable
- Evidence of peer reviewed publications in the sphere of Retina
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 undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/post graduates
- Experience of supervising junior doctors
- Experience of teaching Lay groups and other staff groups
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to contribute to change management
- Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
- Ability to critically review research
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 Retina
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in Retina 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 Retina interest with particular emphasis on surgical and laser experience at a super specialist level
- Experience of working in a busy Acute Eye Casualty Service
Desirable
- Evidence of peer reviewed publications in the sphere of Retina
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 undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/post graduates
- Experience of supervising junior doctors
- Experience of teaching Lay groups and other staff groups
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to contribute to change management
- Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
- Ability to critically review research
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
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).
