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Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist - Paediatrics and Strabismus
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Main area: Ophthalmology
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: 12 months (Fixed term post for 12 months)
Hours: Part time - 8.75 sessions per week
Job ref: 273-DC-3196
Site: Moorfields Eye Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 pro rata
Closing: 04/05/2025 23:59
Moorfields - A global leader in Ophthalmology
We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.
With more than 2,300 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 22 satellite 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.
This is an exciting time to join Moorfields. 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.
If you want to be part delivering world-class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!
Job overview
The post is comprised of 8.75 programmed activities (PAs), of which 7 provide direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.75 are for supporting professional activities (SPAs). The post is split between two of the Moorfields sites; City Road and Ealing.
The post involves participation in the joint MEH/GOSH Paediatric on-call rota.
The post is available from July 2025 for a fixed term period of 12 months.
Applicants are required to hold FRCOphth, or equivalent, and be registered with the General Medical Council. Fellowship training in Strabismus and Paediatric ophthalmology is essential and formal teaching experience would be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
Provide High Quality Care to Patients
* The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice.
* 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 Programmed Activities.
* To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
Performance Management
* To work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas:
* Clinical efficiency e.g. timeliness indicators, clinical indicators and the development of ambulatory pathways.
* Quality of outcomes e.g. infection control targets, reducing re-attendance rates.
* Financial management e.g. identification, implementation and achievement of cost improvement programmes and participating in efforts to ensure services are provided cost effectively.
* Operational efficiency e.g. demand management.
Further information is available via the job description for this role.
Working for our organisation
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
* Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
* Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
* Free 24/7 independent counselling service
* Learning and development opportunities
* Easy and quick transport links
* A range of attractive benefits and discounts
* Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
* Free Pilates classes
* Full support and training to develop your skills
* Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The City Road sessions include Adult Strabismus clinics, Paediatric casualty and an alternate week surgical list. The Ealing sessions include a weekly all-day Paediatric and Adult Strabismus clinic. The post-holder will work closely with local orthoptic, optometry, nursing and administrative teams to provide a comprehensive outpatient service to diverse populations within Northwest and North Central London.
Full Job Description and Person Specification is included.
Please note: The role description is a reflection of the current position and may change emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent developments, in consultation with the post holder.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
* FRCOphth or equivalent
* CCT or equivalent training.
* Full GMC Registration
* Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register
* Higher Degree
Training and Knowledge
* Completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology
* Clinical Fellowship in Strabismus and paediatric ophthalmology and extended experience in Strabismus Surgery
* Competence in the surgical management of strabismus
* Formal teaching experience qualification
Skills and abilities
* High degree of clinical and surgical skill in Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology
* Audit leading to service improvement
* Teaching & presentation skills
Experience
* Extensive experience in the management of patients with strabismus & related pathology problems.
* Extensive experience in the management of paediatric ophthalmology and managing children with all ocular pathology
Personal Qualities
* Good team building skills
* Ability to lead & co-ordinate clinical teams
* Experience in organising & managing a busy clinical service
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.
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.
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.
If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at .
https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us
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You 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.
Name: Lucy Barker
Job title: Service Director - Paediatric Ophthalmology
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For an informal discussion in relation to this post, please contact:
Lucy Barker - Consultant Ophthalmologist and Service Director -
Naz Raoof - Consultant Ophthalmologist and Service Director -
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