Ophthalmic Specialty Doctor (NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor) - Ophthalmology - Moorfiel[...]

Moorfields Eye Hospital, London; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Moorfields Eye Hospital is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team. The role involves managing patient care, participating in audits, and ensuring service functionality. Candidates must be GMC registered and have relevant experience in ophthalmology. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, including NHS Pension Scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

High-Cost Area Supplement

NHS Pension Scheme

Free 24/7 independent counselling service

Learning and development opportunities

Excellent transport links

Attractive benefits and discounts

Access to Blue Light Card and NHS Discount Schemes

Free Pilates classes

Support and training for skill development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 4 years of postgraduate training or equivalent experience.
• Must maintain a portfolio for GMC revalidation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care and management within the trust.
• Manage clinics and ensure outpatient and inpatient services.

Skills

Patient Care

Management

Clinical Governance

Education

MBBS or equivalent qualification

Tools

IVI

Lasers

Job description

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If you want to be part of delivering world-class eye health services and share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!

Moorfields - A global leader in Ophthalmology

We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.

With more than 2,300 staff, we are proud to have one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year, we treat over 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at 22 satellite sites. In partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre, we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programs in the world.

We train many of the UK's and the world's leading eye care clinicians and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. Additionally, we operate commercial divisions providing care to private patients in London and the Middle East.

This is an exciting time to join Moorfields. The pandemic accelerated innovation, transforming how we work and deliver care. Construction is underway on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre in Camden, which will bring healthcare, eye research, and education together under one roof for the first time.

Job overview

The full-time job plan includes 8 clinical sessions and 2 administrative sessions. Clinical duties may involve medical retina, glaucoma, primary eye care, and acute eye clinics, depending on experience. The main hospital base will be Moorfields Eye Unit at Bedford Hospital.

The role includes First On Call duties from 5 pm to 9 am the next day and weekend cover from 9 am Saturday to 9 am Monday, with details to be discussed at interview and included in the employment contract.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be responsible for patient care and management within the trust.

Applicants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and hold a license to practice. Candidates should have 4 years of postgraduate training or equivalent experience, including part-time or flexible arrangements.

All doctors must maintain a portfolio of their career over the last 5 years to meet GMC revalidation requirements. Supporting documentation, including recent appraisals, will be required upon joining.

Working for our organisation

At Moorfields, we offer:

• Salary with High-Cost Area Supplement
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Excellent transport links
• Attractive benefits and discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card and NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Support and training for skill development
• Flexible working arrangements

For the full benefits list, please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The postholder is responsible for patient care and service functionality, including delegation and staff training.

They must manage clinics daily and ensure outpatient and inpatient services during absences. Participation in shared care involves advising other clinicians on ocular issues. All medical staff are expected to participate in audits, clinical governance, annual training, and continuous professional development, including appraisals.

Person specification

Experience

• MBBS or equivalent qualification
• Full GMC Registration
• Experience in IVI and Lasers

Qualifications

• Relevant years of experience

Knowledge

• Handling acute eye problems

Employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, DBS clearance, and references. We do not sponsor visas unless explicitly stated. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, including BAME and Disabled candidates, to promote a diverse workforce.

Moorfields supports flexible working to promote work-life balance. All employees can request flexible arrangements, which we will consider based on service needs.

If sufficient applications are received, the vacancy may close early. Please submit your application promptly.

For inquiries about reasonable adjustments or accessible documents, contact [e-mail].

Visit our website for more info: https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must hold appropriate UK professional registration.

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020, requiring a DBS disclosure.