Specialist Grade Ophthalmologist

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At Moorfields, people's sight matters-and so do the people who make it possible.

For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.

We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it's pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we're united by one mission-delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.

And we're just getting started.

From 2027, we'll move to our brand-new site in St Pancras, Camden-a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof - Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health.

This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.

Could you be part of this future? Make us more.

Job overview

The post is comprised of 10 programmed activities (PAs), of which 8 are Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 2 are Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs).

The post is based across Northwick Park Hospital and Brent Cross, supporting delivery of glaucoma outpatient services across both sites. The proposed job plan is detailed below; however, it may be subject to change in response to service demand and operational priorities.

The post holder will contribute to a combination of:

• Face-to-face glaucoma clinics at Northwick Park and Brent Cross
• Virtual glaucoma review clinics
• Administrative and SPA activity

The Northwick Park sessions include dedicated glaucoma follow-up clinics, working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues including consultants, optometrists and nursing staff. These clinics require a clinician able to work independently, as a significant proportion of patients require clinical decision-making and management planning.

The Brent Cross sessions include high-volume follow-up glaucoma clinics and virtual review activity, supporting the development of remote patient management pathways and improving access to care.

The post holder will work closely with the glaucoma multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive outpatient service to a diverse patient population across North West London. The role requires the ability to manage patients autonomously within agreed protocols, with appropriate escalation of complex cases.

Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities would be:

• Delivery of new and follow up outpatient clinics across face-to-face, virtual and telephone platforms.
• Supporting scrutiny of new electronic referrals into the Uveitis service
• Monitoring and resolving with patient queries via service's email inbox.
• Assisting with triaging of waiting lists as needed.
• Attending service level teaching when required
• Supervision and training of Glaucoma Fellows and other trainees at Moorfields
• Participating in Clinical Audits

A provisional timetable is enclosed, but this will be subject to change in response to service demand.

Working for our organisation

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (MEH NHSFT) was founded in 1994 and is the only National Health Service (NHS) trust solely dedicated to delivering ophthalmic care within the United Kingdom (UK). MEH, together with the University College of London (UCL) Institute of Ophthalmology (IOO), is the oldest & largest centre for ophthalmic treatment, research & education in Europe.

With more than 2,500 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 21 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.

We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East.

This is an exciting time to join Moorfields Eye Hospital. The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care. Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden. The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Specialist Grade Ophthalmologist has a responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the functioning of the service, allowing for all appropriate delegation to and training for staff.

They will be responsible for the day-to-day management of their clinics or associated consultants' clinics. Participation in episodes of shared care and to provide advice and support to clinicians in other services with regard to patients who may have a combination of ocular problems.

All members of the consultant staff, honorary consultants and specialists are expected to contribute to the Medical Advisory Committee and to serve on other trust committees as required unless compelling reasons prevent this. All Specialists will be expected to participate in audit meetings.

All Specialists are expected to participate in clinical governance and audit, to meet annual training requirements, and to satisfy the annual requirement for continuous professional development set out by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. All Specialists will participate in the trusts' appraisal scheme.

Full detailed job description and person specification is enclosed.

Please note: we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• FRCOphth / MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification.
• CCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent ophthalmic training (or be within 6 months of CCT date).
• Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register or be within six months of entry.
• Full GMC registration (with a 'Licence to Practise').

Desirable criteria

• Higher Degree (e.g. MD or PhD).

Further Training and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Be near to or completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology.
• Undertaken recognised Fellowship Training in Uveitis
• Excellent general ophthalmic experience, including emergency care. Knowledge of Accident and Emergency pathways and procedures

Desirable criteria

• Received training in educational supervision as defined by the GMC.
• Received training in clinical supervision as defined by the GMC.
• Awareness of current issues affecting the NHS & UK Higher Education & the possible associated implications for Moorfields/UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.

Skills and Ability

Essential criteria

• High degree of clinical skills
• Track record of developing and submitting applications for research funding
• Audit and research skills
• Track record of publications in peer-reviewed scientific and clinical journals.
• Ability to lead and co-ordinate clinical teams.
• Surgical experience

Desirable criteria

• Ability to deliver results by effectively managing relationships with sponsors/funding bodies/collaborators/other university/hospital research groups.
• Ability to attract research funding

Experience

Essential criteria

• Should have received training in educational supervision as defined by the GMC.
• Awareness of current issues affecting the NHS & UK Higher Education & the possible associated implications for Moorfields/UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of public and patient engagement.
• Clinical leadership and management experience in developing and delivering new services.
• Management skills & experience.
• Involvement in clinical leadership roles such a participation in QIPP projects & service improvement projects.
• Excellent teaching & presentation skills.
• Management innovation experience

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.

Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

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