Job summary
Employer heading
Consultant Ophthalmologist- Oculoplastics
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
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Job overview
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time (10 PA) Consultant Ophthalmologist in Oculoplastics to join our team within the Ophthalmology Service at Royal Free London NHS Trust.
The Ophthalmology department serves patient in the North Central London area and offers a comprehensive range of routine and specialist ophthalmic services and treatments across multiple sites. Sub-specialty services include medical retina, surgical retina, cornea / anterior segment, oculoplastic, neuro ophthalmology and glaucoma. The successful candidate will join a clinical team of Consultant Surgeons, Specialty Doctors and trainees, supported by Orthoptists, Optometrists, Nurses and Ophthalmic Technicians
Main Duties
- Assist with the provision of Oculoplastic services for Royal Free London NHS Trust
- Support infection prevention & control and antimicrobial stewardship activities.
- Participate in the supervision and training of specialty trainees and clinical scientists, teaching of other junior trainees, medical students and hospital staff as appropriate.
- Participate in the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programme.
- Participate in quality improvement and clinical audit.
- Participate in service development and policy review.
- Participate in CPD and quality assurance activity including annual appraisal and revalidation.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- CCT in Ophthalmology or interview within 6 months of CCT date
Desirable criteria
- *MD or PhD
- *Outstanding research record
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential criteria
- Broad experience in Ophthalmology and subspecialty experience in Oculoplastics
Desirable criteria
- Training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students
Skills and aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Strong teaching skills and experience
- Understanding of clinical governance and audit procedures
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rohit Jolly
- Job title
- Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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Recruitment Support
Open Monday to Friday
08:30 am to 17:30pm
- Telephone
- 01629 702338
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