Clinical fellow in ophthalmology special interest in Oculoplastics

Job title:

Clinical fellow in ophthalmology special interest in Oculoplastics

Company:

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Job description

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.We are an NHS Trust of approximately 14,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.Job overviewImperial College Healthcare NHS Trust welcomes applicants to apply for a Fellow post in Ophthalmology with special interest in Oculoplastics at the Western Eye Hospital. This is a full time post within the Oculoplastic service There may also be an opportunity to undertake sub-specialist work in negotiation with the successful candidate.For a fixed term of 12 months in the first instanceThe post offers an exciting opportunity for an energetic and innovative person to join the ophthalmic service for the UK’s first Academic Health Science Centre and the largest trust in the country.Applicants must be currently or previously been working within the NHS, have MBBS or equivalent and at least 4 years training in ophthalmology and be fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice.For further information and/or an informal discussion, please contact:Ms Rajni Jain – rajni.jain@nhs.netMs Vickie Lee – vickie.lee@nhs.netNon-UK / EEA applicants should ensure that they are aware of recent changes to the immigration rules for Postgraduate Doctors and Dentists. For further information on how this may affect your application please visit www.homeoffice.gov.uk or contact the Home Office’s Immigration and Nationality Enquiry Bureau on telephone: 0870 606 7766 or by e-mail: indpublicenquiries@ind.homeoffice.gsi.gov.ukPlease visit: http://www.jobs.nhs.uk using the appropriate reference numberLate applications will not be consideredMain duties of the jobThe post holder will be involved in:

• Out-patient care of adnexal patients to include trauma, eyelid, orbital and lacrimal disorders in adults and children
• To be involved in their ad hoc care of eyelid trauma and emergencies and to be available for advice when off site.
• To undertake A&E sessions at the Western Eye Hospital, (at most once week unless paid separately)
• To maintain good communication with GP, optometrists, hospital clinicians and other allied professionals
• To manage Individual Funding Request applications
• To provide teaching to medical students, other junior doctors, optometrists
• To assist in academic and pharmaceutical research activities within the department
• To vet adnexal referrals
• To assist in the management and development of the clinical service

Working for our organisationAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see Job description for a full breakdown of what the role entails.

• The post holder will provide high quality care to patients in Ophthalmology
• The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC registration.
• To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
• To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care activities.
• To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
• To take an active role in managing patient pathways in their respective area.
• To undertake administrative duties associated with their patients in line with departmental guidelines.
• To support with the training of junior specialist trainees and other junior doctors in the Ophthalmology department.
• To oversee the appropriate booking of theatre lists.
• To demonstrate excellent leadership skills within the wider Ophthalmology team.
• To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Imperial College as required.
• Adhere to Trust / departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.

Person specificationLeadership/ Management SkillsEssential criteria

• Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority.
• Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
• Knowledge of finance/budgets.
• Management of staff.

Academic Achievements Including Research/PublicationsEssential criteria

• Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

AuditEssential criteria

• Understanding of principles of clinical audit.

Teaching and TrainingEssential criteria

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff.

Education and QualificationsEssential criteria

• On GMC’s register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
• On GMC’s Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
• Appropriate Royal College Membership.
• Currently Working in NHS

Desirable criteria

• MD, PhD

Clinical Expertise in Specialty/Sub SpecialtyEssential criteria

• Ability to perform minor eyelid procedures, administer botulinum toxin, assess thyroid eye disease and carry out other oculoplastic treatments.
• Experience in oculoplastics, emergency ophthalmology and General ophthalmology and achieved Royal College of Ophthalmologists ST1 to ST3 competencies or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of full time ophthalmology experience.

Desirable criteria

• Experience in Ophthalmic surgery and oculoplastic surgery.
• Logbook of procedures and experience
• References

LanguageEssential criteria

• Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements.

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 728.5KB)
• Functional Requirements Form (PDF, 232.6KB)
• Aspire to values (PDF, 132.8KB)
• Our Strategy 2023-25 (PDF, 230.4KB)

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 23:18:16 GMT

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