Job summary
Come and join our forward thinking and supportiveOphthalmology team.
We are looking to appoint an innovative and high performing Trust Doctor with independent out-patient clinic practice specialising in Glaucoma and Emergency sub-specialties.
The department is a teaching environment supporting the educational and clinical development of junior trainees and non-medical teams (including Nurse Practitioners, ACPs, Orthoptists and Optometrists) to support their development within extended roles.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual with specialist experience to provide new and follow-up out-patient clinics, primarily across Glaucoma, General and Emergency eye care. Depending on experience other sub-specialty clinics may be available based on service need.
The post holder will be part of the emergency eye clinic team undertaking outpatient clinics along with triage from primary care and internal ED departments across site.
About us
There will be 2dedicated weekly administration session for audit and research.
This post is open to applicants who do not require a certificate or sponsorship to take up employment in the UK. Applicants who do require a certificate of sponsorship will be considered if no suitable UK, EEA National or those with verifiable permission to work in the UK are identified for the post.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.
Kingston Hospital provides a full range of diagnostic and treatment services. The hospital supports some 320,000 people in the surrounding area including the boroughs of Kingston, Richmond, Roehampton, Putney and East Elmbridge. Kingston Hospital is one of the largest employers in the region and employs over 3,700 staff across the widest range of careers. We are proud of our reputation as the largest single site District General Hospital in London and our Maternity Unit is the second biggest in London. In a National survey, we were rated as the Best Maternity Service in London by, the National Health Watchdog, the Care Quality Commission in its last review, rated the trust as Excellent.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post
This is a full time clinical post based at The Royal Eye Unit, Kingston Hospital, to provide elective and emergency care for ophthalmology patients as part of a multidisciplinary team working predominantly within the glaucoma service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/OUTCOMES:
The post holder would be expected to:
- Provide clinical advice and where appropriate treatment
- Help develop the service in accordance with Trust policy
- Support the training and supervise trainees as appropriate
- Demonstrate professional excellence and efficient delivery of care in accordance with clinical case load associated with the post.
Clinical duties
The successful candidate will be encouraged to take an active part in discussions regarding the timetable of 10 PAs. The Job plan is indicative of the key components but the exact placement of the sessions within the timetable may change. An initial proposed job plan is given below. This is a draft and will be subject to change in consultation with the postholder depending on service requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post
This is a full time clinical post based at The Royal Eye Unit, Kingston Hospital, to provide elective and emergency care for ophthalmology patients as part of a multidisciplinary team working predominantly within the glaucoma service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/OUTCOMES:
The post holder would be expected to:
- Provide clinical advice and where appropriate treatment
- Help develop the service in accordance with Trust policy
- Support the training and supervise trainees as appropriate
- Demonstrate professional excellence and efficient delivery of care in accordance with clinical case load associated with the post.
Clinical duties
The successful candidate will be encouraged to take an active part in discussions regarding the timetable of 10 PAs. The Job plan is indicative of the key components but the exact placement of the sessions within the timetable may change. An initial proposed job plan is given below. This is a draft and will be subject to change in consultation with the postholder depending on service requirements.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
Desirable
- Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- MRCS or equivalent
- Presentations/
- publications
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Shall have completed 4 years full-time post graduate training, (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration including adequate experience in the specialty
- Evidence of maintaining a portfolio of evidence of CPD
- Experience of Emergency & primary care ophthalmology
- Competence in management of glaucoma and cataract patients
Desirable
- Teaching of junior dental and nursing staff
- Registered with the GMC as a specialist in relevant field
- Evidence of competence in laser procedures
Management Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
Desirable
- Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- MRCS or equivalent
- Presentations/
- publications
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Shall have completed 4 years full-time post graduate training, (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration including adequate experience in the specialty
- Evidence of maintaining a portfolio of evidence of CPD
- Experience of Emergency & primary care ophthalmology
- Competence in management of glaucoma and cataract patients
Desirable
- Teaching of junior dental and nursing staff
- Registered with the GMC as a specialist in relevant field
- Evidence of competence in laser procedures
Management Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed 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).
