Job summary
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for the post of Consultant Ophthalmologist with an interest in Vitreo-retinal surgery and Ocular Oncology.
The post is predominantly outpatient based at Moorfields Eye Hospital, City Road. In addition, daily virtual vetting of new Ocular Oncology referrals is the responsibility of the senior doctors and consultants within the service. The successful candidate will be expected to cover surgical operating lists as the lead surgeon and support the current International Ocular Oncology fellowship training program.
We expect the postholder to develop close links with the VR and Oncology services so that patients can be offered a VR-oncological approach as needed, for example in tumour biopsy. It will also allow closer liaison between the VR service and the oncology service through attendance at the weekly MDT.
You will be responsible for the care and management of patients seen in your allocated VR/VRE clinics and operating sessions. You will be required to participate in the VRE on-call rota alongside the other consultants.
In addition, you will be representing the service and acting as the lead for our diagnostic pathway plan.
Main duties of the job
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Participation in on-call rota covering all aspects of Vitreo-retinal emergency work when needed.
2. Supervision of junior medical staff in the VR/VRE clinics and theatre lists.
3. Active participation in both formal and informal VR clinic teaching.
4. Clinical VR audit and research participation where relevant.
5. Running face-to-face new and follow-up clinics.
6. Running virtual new and follow-up clinics.
7. Vetting of new electronic referrals into the Ocular Oncology Service.
8. Running operating lists for ocular oncology and vitreo-retinal surgery.
9. Attending MDT as a quorate member.
10. Supervision and training of Ocular Oncology fellows and other trainees at Moorfields.
11. Teaching of doctors in training, both formal and informal.
12. Attending the annual National CQUIN meeting for Ocular Oncology.
13. Participating in Ocular Oncology audits and research projects.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
* FRCOphth / MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification.
* Full GMC Registration (with a 'License to Practise').
* 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 6 months of entry.
Desirable
* Higher Degree (e.g. MD or PhD).
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Committed to job.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to lead & co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams.
* Good team-building skills.
* Commitment to high-quality research.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* High degree of clinical & surgical skills in vitreoretinal surgery.
* Track record of developing and submitting applications for research funding.
* Track record of publications in peer-reviewed scientific & clinical journals.
* Ability to lead & co-ordinate clinical teams.
* Surgical experience.
Desirable
* Results by effectively managing relationships with sponsors/funding bodies/collaborators/other university/hospital research groups.
* Ability to attract research funding.
Experience
Essential
* Experience of teaching at postgraduate levels.
* Extensive experience in the management of all patients with conditions requiring vitreoretinal clinical/surgical knowledge.
* Demonstrable experience of taking a leading role in a research group.
* Evidence of promoting excellence in areas of research.
* Understanding of the key NIHR funding streams for research.
* Experience of public & patient engagement.
Desirable
* Clinical leadership and management experience in developing and delivering new services.
* Involvement in clinical leadership roles such as participation in QIPP projects & service improvement projects.
* Management innovation experience.
Knowledge
Essential
* Completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology.
* Fellowship Training in vitreoretinal surgery.
* Extensive knowledge of vitreoretinal conditions.
* Relevant research methods training.
* Awareness of current issues affecting the NHS & UK Higher Education & the possible associated implications for Moorfields/UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.
Desirable
* Should have received training in clinical supervision as defined by the GMC.
* Should have received training in educational supervision as defined by the GMC.
* Attended clinical leadership training.
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