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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
YM73
Contract
Fixed term: 6 months (6 months)
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
259-MED7198631WXH
Employer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Whipps Cross Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/05/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Barts Health NHS Trust logo

Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist (Glaucoma)

YM73

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.

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

Job overview

Consultant Ophthalmologist (Glaucoma)


Fixed-Term (6 Months, Maternity Cover)
10 Sessions


Barts Health NHS Trust is one of UKs top teaching hospitals, in the rapidly growing North East of London where through a programme of unprecedented investment Britains biggest hospital aims to improve services and most of the needs of our local population.

Applications are invited for a fixed-term Consultant position with a specialist interest in Glaucoma. This 6-month role is to provide maternity leave cover and is based primarily at Whipps Cross University Hospital.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our busy Ophthalmic unit. The successful candidate will become part of an established multi-disciplinary Ophthalmic team committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

 

 

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will play a key role in managing and developing the service, ensuring the delivery of excellent care, and contributing to an active training programme. With Whipps Cross Hospital undergoing significant redevelopment, this is an exciting opportunity to join at a pivotal time and help shape the future of Ophthalmic care.

 

Visits can be arranged for shortlisted candidates

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • CCT or equivalent or within 6 months of a date or on GMC Specialist Register FRCOphth or equivalent Glaucoma fellowship or ASTO
Desirable criteria
  • Experience as a Consultant with sub-specialty interest in Glaucoma Higher degree Academic prizes

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Competent in managing glaucoma and primary care eye conditions Competent in cataract surgery Competent in glaucoma filtration and glaucoma shunt surgery Competent with MIGS Competent with management of ocular trauma (surgical) and acute emergencies Supervising and training specialist trainees, fellows and AHP Competent in managing emergency eye clinics Evidence of publications in peer reviewed journals
Desirable criteria
  • Management experience Hands on experience with service development Principal investigator in clinical trials

Professional

Essential criteria
  • Clinical Leadership Working in multidisciplinary teams Training junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals Clinical governance including audit Communication IT Skills
Desirable criteria
  • Training the Trainer Course ARCP assessor

Personal Skills

Essential criteria
  • Team player Flexible Patient focused Innovative
Desirable criteria
  • Recent 360 degree multi-source feedback

Record Keeping

Essential criteria
  • Clear legible clinical record keeping
Desirable criteria
  • Experience with using paperless electronic patient records

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Green@Barts HealthNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss PledgeDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Happy to Talk Flexible Working

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
Mr Panagiotis Georgoudis
Job title
Clincianl Lead and Consultant Eye Surgeon
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Visits can be arranged for shortlisted candidates

Mr Panagiotis Georgoudis (Clincianl Lead and Consultant Eye Surgeon) [email protected]

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