NHS

Trust Doctor in Ophthalmology Cornea and Oculoplastics


Pay41,750.00 - 64,288.00 / year
LocationLondon/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9259-25-1043?language=en&page=464&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      The post-holder forms part of a team of 14 Consultants supported by an Associate Specialist (1), Clinical Fellows (6), and specialist trainees (5).

      The post is a 12 month Cornea and Oculoplastics fellowship that can be extended up to two years. The post is based at Whipps Cross University Hospital and provides the opportunity to work with Consultants specialising in Cornea, Oculoplastics and Cataract. The timetable includes a variety of corneal and oculoplastic clinics with theatre sessions in both sub-specialties each week. There is monthly combined surgery with ENT to provide endonasal lacrimal surgery.

      There is a 1:8 first on-call commitment and a busy eye casualty session.

      Main duties of the job

      Attend sub-specialty clinics (Cornea and oculoplastics)Perform out-patient proceduresAttend eye casualty servicesPerform ophthalmic surgeryManage eye emergencies including on-call duties (1:8)Vetting of ophthalmology referralsParticipation in clinical trials (recruitment, trial treatments, data collection etc) and trainingTo support the Cornea and Oculoplastics serviceTo gain exposure in surgery including anterior segment, oculoplastic and lacrimal surgery and experience in cataract surgeryTo participate in audit, teaching, research and clinical trialsThe job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post-holder. The post-holder accepts that he/she will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the Ophthalmology Clinical Lead.

      About us

      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 where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

      Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

      Details

      Date posted

      01 May 2025

      Pay scheme

      Hospital medical and dental staff

      Grade

      Doctor - other

      Salary

      £41,750 to £64,288 a year Per Annum

      Contract

      Fixed term

      Duration

      12 months

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      259-MED7184633WXH

      Job locations

      The Royal London Hospital

      20 Churchill Place

      London

      E14 5HJ


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.

      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.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.

      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.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications and Knowledge

      Essential

      • CCT, FRCOphth, MRCOphth or equivalent

      Desirable

      • Fellowship in Cornea, Cataract or Oculoplastics

      Experience

      Essential

      • Wide experience and fully competent in cataract surgery
      • Experience with general, acute and primary care ophthalmology
      • Good knowledge of cornea, anterior segment and oculoplastics

      Desirable

      • Publications in peer reviewed journals in the field of Ophthalmology
      • Higher degree MD/PhD in Ophthalmology

      Skills

      Essential

      • Teaching Skills: Record of teaching at under and post graduate levels
      • Clinical Governance: Record of completed audit projects
      • An understanding of clinical governance and the application to ophthalmology
      • IT Skills: Competent in the use of Electronic patient records systems

      Desirable

      • Evidence of multi-disciplinary teaching
      • Research experience: Papers in peer reviewed journals
      • Participation in clinical trials

      Personal and People Development

      Essential

      • Team player
      • Flexible
      • Patient focused
      • Reliable
      • Committed

      Desirable

      • Innovative

      Specific Requirement

      Essential

      • Participate in on-call rota

      Communication

      Essential

      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

      Desirable

      • Course/training in communication skills
      Person Specification

      Qualifications and Knowledge

      Essential

      • CCT, FRCOphth, MRCOphth or equivalent

      Desirable

      • Fellowship in Cornea, Cataract or Oculoplastics

      Experience

      Essential

      • Wide experience and fully competent in cataract surgery
      • Experience with general, acute and primary care ophthalmology
      • Good knowledge of cornea, anterior segment and oculoplastics

      Desirable

      • Publications in peer reviewed journals in the field of Ophthalmology
      • Higher degree MD/PhD in Ophthalmology

      Skills

      Essential

      • Teaching Skills: Record of teaching at under and post graduate levels
      • Clinical Governance: Record of completed audit projects
      • An understanding of clinical governance and the application to ophthalmology
      • IT Skills: Competent in the use of Electronic patient records systems

      Desirable

      • Evidence of multi-disciplinary teaching
      • Research experience: Papers in peer reviewed journals
      • Participation in clinical trials

      Personal and People Development

      Essential

      • Team player
      • Flexible
      • Patient focused
      • Reliable
      • Committed

      Desirable

      • Innovative

      Specific Requirement

      Essential

      • Participate in on-call rota

      Communication

      Essential

      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

      Desirable

      • Course/training in communication skills

      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.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      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.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      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).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Barts Health NHS Trust

      Address

      The Royal London Hospital

      20 Churchill Place

      London

      E14 5HJ


      Employer's website

      https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Barts Health NHS Trust

      Address

      The Royal London Hospital

      20 Churchill Place

      London

      E14 5HJ


      Employer's website

      https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.