Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated candidate for the post of Trust Grade doctor in Ophthalmology. Primary objectives are to obtain high quality clinical and research experience, meeting the increasing needs of the Ophthalmology department at the Royal London Hospital.
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.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will support the growth of the service while ensuring the maintenance of RTT 18-week performance. Their role will involve contributing to the Adult Ophthalmology Service at the Royal London Hospital, covering Cataract, Medical Retina, Glaucoma, and Neuro-ophthalmology. They will also participate in emergency ophthalmic care and the three-tier on-call rota, with a 1 in 7 frequency for non-resident first on-call duties. Additionally, they will engage in clinical trials, research, audits, and teaching while managing administrative responsibilities related to patient care. The role includes responding to queries from patients, general practitioners, and colleagues, as well as assisting the SDM with complaint responses when required.
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 responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
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
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
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust
Address: Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Rd., London, E1 1FR
Employer's website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk
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