Job summary

Ophthalmology Trust Doctor (ST3) - 40 hours pw 12 month fixed term contact. We are currently seeking a motivated Trust Doctor with an interest in Glaucoma within the Ophthalmology Service at The Royal London Hospital. This is a unique opportunity to gain advanced subspecialty skills in all aspects of Ophthalmology, including theatre lists, and clinics. International/EU Candidates must hold a GMC registration.

The Royal London Hospital eye department has a busy service with existing consultants sub-specialising in medical retina, cataract, cornea, glaucoma, oculo-plastics, paediatrics and Neuro-ophthalmology.

The post will be based at RLH supported by consultant colleagues, the trust and trainee doctors, optometrists, orthoptists and Nursing staff.

Mark Westcott (Glaucoma Consultant) on [contact hidden]; Nikhil Cascone (Cataract & Oculoplastics Consultant) on [contact hidden]; Trish Payne (SDM) on [contact hidden]

*Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment*

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Main duties of the job

• To support the Glaucoma service at the Royal London Ophthalmology department.
• To participate in emergency ophthalmic care and the 3 tier on call rota (1 in 7).
• To actively participate in clinical trials, research, audit and teaching.
• To undertake administrative duties associated with the care of your patients.
• To respond to queries from patients, general practitioners and colleagues.
• To assist the SDM with complaint responses, when identified within the complaint.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

About us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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.

Job responsibilities

The team consists of 10 Consultants supported by Trust Doctors (Medical Retina, Glaucoma, Oculoplastic, Paediatrics), Specialist Trainees and Trust doctors. The clinical team is also supported by; 8 Optometrists, 6 Orthoptists, Ophthalmology Matron, Senior Sister and nursing team. The service is also supported by an experienced Service Manager and Service Delivery Manager; Senior PPC and you will have a nominated PPC.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• GMC registration

Desirable:

• Higher degree or Ophthalmology fellowship

Experience

Essential:

• Working in a busy Eye department / on-call rotation

Desirable:

• Previous participation in clinical trials
• Prior research experience
• Publications in peer reviewed journals
• Experience with management of ocular trauma (surgical) and acute emergencies

Knowledge

Essential:

• Minimum 2 years Ophthalmology experience (ST1/2 level) or demonstrable experience

Desirable:

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training

Skills

Essential:

• Working in multidisciplinary teams
• Training junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals
• Clinical governance including Audit
• Communication
• IT Skills

Record keeping

Essential:

• Clear legible clinical record keeping

Desirable:

• Experience with using paperless electronic patient records

Employer details

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Address: The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Rd, London E1 1FR

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