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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
391-RFL-6140658
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Free Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£99,532 - £131,964 per annum plus London weight
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

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.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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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

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

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

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
Rohit Jolly
Job title
Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Director
Email address
[email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
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Open Monday to Friday
08:30 am to 17:30pm
Telephone
01629 702338
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