Trust Doctor (eqv to ST3+) in Ophthalmology

Barts Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Greater London is seeking a motivated Clinical Fellow specializing in Oculoplastic within their Ophthalmology Service. This role offers the chance to gain advanced subspecialty training in a major trauma center. The ideal candidate will have GMC registration or PLAB qualifications and at least two years of ophthalmology experience. Responsibilities include supporting emergency care, patient examinations, and participation in clinical trials. Join a collaborative team focused on providing excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years Ophthalmology experience.
• Clear legible clinical record keeping is essential.
• Experience with management of ocular trauma (surgical) and acute emergencies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting growth of service while maintaining RTT 18 week performance.
• To participate in emergency ophthalmic care and the 3 tier on call rota.
• To actively participate in clinical trials, research, audit and teaching.

Skills

Working in multidisciplinary teams

Clinical governance including Audit

Communication

IT Skills

Training junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals

Education

GMC registration or PLAB 1 & 2

Higher degree or Ophthalmology fellowship

Job description

Ophthalmology with Special Interest in Oculoplastic

We are currently seeking a motivated Clinical Fellow with an interest in Oculoplastic within the Ophthalmology Service at The Royal London Hospital.

This is a unique opportunity to gain advanced subspecialty training in all aspects of Ophthalmology within a major trauma centre. The ophthalmology service works closely with the Oral & Maxillo-facial, ENT and Plastics services undertaking joint operating lists, clinics and MDT meetings.

International/EU Candidates must hold a GMC registration or have their PLAB 1 & 2.

The Royal London Hospital eye department has a busy service with existing consultants sub-specialising in medical retina, cataract, cornea, glaucoma, oculo-plastics, paediatrics and Neuro-ophthalmology.

The post will be based at RLH supported by consultant colleagues, the trust and trainee doctors, optometrists, orthoptists and Nursing staff.

The team consists of 10 Consultants supported by Clinical Fellows (Medical Retina, Glaucoma, Oculoplastic, Paediatrics), Specialist Trainees and Trust doctors.

Andrew Coombes (Cataract & Oculoplastics Consultant) on [e-mail], Nikhil Cascone (Cataract & Oculoplastics Consultant) on [e-mail], Trish Payne (SDM) on [e-mail].

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

Main duties of the job

• Supporting growth of service while maintaining RTT 18 week performance.
• To support the Adult Ophthalmology Service including Cataract & Oculoplastic at the Royal London Hospital
• To participate in emergency ophthalmic care and the 3 tier on call rota (this Job will support the 1st on call rotation rota, 1 in 7)
• To actively participate in clinical trials, research, audit and teaching.
• To undertake administrative duties associated with the care of your patients.
• To respond to queries from patients, general practitioners and colleagues.
• To assist the SDM with complaint responses, when identified within the complaint.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world‑class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm‑free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient examination frequently requires working in uncomfortable working positions e.g. leaning forward, kneeling, squatting whilst maintaining an awkward posture (especially with babies in buggies, persons in wheelchairs) whilst manipulating clinical equipment with both hands.

Manual Handling is regularly required, e.g. movement of patients (from wheelchairs to examination chairs), movement of equipment, visual field machines and moving wheelchairs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registration or must have PLAB 1 & 2

Desirable

• Higher degree or Ophthalmology fellowship

Experience

Essential

• Working in a busy Eye department / on-call rotation

Desirable

• Previous participation in clinical trials
• Prior research experience
• Publications in peer reviewed journals
• Experience with management of ocular trauma (surgical) and acute emergencies

Knowledge

Essential

• Minimum 2 years Ophthalmology experience

Desirable

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training

Skills

Essential

• Working in multidisciplinary teams
• Training junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals
• Clinical governance including Audit
• Communication
• IT Skills

Record keeping

Essential

• Clear legible clinical record keeping

Desirable

• Experience with using paperless electronic patient records

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