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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
273-DN-8233-A
Employer
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Moorfields at Bedford
Town
Bedford
Salary
£59,175 - £95,400 Not applicable
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/05/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Ophthalmic Specialty Doctor

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

 

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 satellites 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.

We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East. 

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.   The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time.

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 full time job plan will consist of 8 clinical sessions with the provision for 2 administration sessions. The direct clinical sessions will include medical retina, glaucoma, primary eye care and acute eye clinics depending on individual experience. The main hospital base will be Moorfields Eye Unit @ Bedford Hospital.

The role will contain First On Call from 5pm to 9am the next day and weekends 9am Saturday till 9am Monday the following week. Will be discussed further at interview and offer stage for inclusion in full contract of employment.

 

 

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be responsible for the ongoing care and management of patients within the trust.

The holder of this post is required to be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice. Candidates will have 4 Years full-time postgraduate training or have equivalent experience & competencies. (or its equivalent gained on a part-time flexible basis)

All doctors are responsible to maintain a portfolio of their career over the last 5 years in order to satisfy GMC Revalidation criteria. If successful, you will be required to bring along your supporting information portfolio including recent appraisals documents when joining the Trust

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 post holder has  continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and for the proper functioning of the service, allowing for all appropriate delegation to and training for his staff.

He/she is responsible for the day-to-day management of his/her clinics and must ensure that in/out patient services are covered during his/her planned absences. Participation in episodes of shared care requires the Specialty Doctor to provide advice and support to clinicians in other services with regard to patients who may have a combination of ocular problems.

All members of the medical staff will be expected to participate in audit meetings.

All members of medical staff are expected to participate in clinical governance and audit, to meet annual training requirements, and to satisfy the annual requirement for continuous professional development set out by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. All medical staff will participate in the Trusts’ appraisal scheme.

 

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Full GMC Registration
  • Experience
Desirable criteria
  • Competent in doing IVI and Lasers

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Years Experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Dealing with an array of Acute problems

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Aires Lobo
Job title
Clinical lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01234 355 122
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