About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our NHS ophthalmology service as a specialist inNeuro-Ophthalmology and Strabismus. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred care, assessing, investigating and managing patients with complex neuro-ophthalmic conditions and ocular motility disorders.
Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with consultant colleagues, specialty doctors, trainees, orthoptists, optometrists, ophthalmic nurses and other allied healthcare professionals. You will contribute to specialist clinics, diagnostic and therapeutic services and surgical activity, according to service requirements.
The post also offers opportunities to contribute toteaching, clinical governance, audit, research and service development, with participation in the on-call rota as required. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering and developing high-quality specialist ophthalmology services within the NHS.
Main duties of the job
Provide a comprehensiveNeuro-Ophthalmology and Strabismus service, including the assessment, investigation, diagnosis and management of patients with complex neuro-ophthalmic and ocular motility disorders. Deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care in line with NHS standards, clinical guidance and evidence-based practice. Participate inspecialist clinics, diagnostic and therapeutic services, and surgical activity appropriate to the needs of the service. Work collaboratively within amultidisciplinary team, liaising with consultant colleagues, specialty doctors, trainees, orthoptists, optometrists, ophthalmic nurses and other healthcare professionals. Contribute to the assessment and management of patients with complex clinical needs and support effective multidisciplinary decision-making. Provideteaching, training and supervisionto junior doctors, trainees and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Participate inclinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service developmentinitiatives. Contribute to research and the development of evidence-based clinical practice. Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and colleagues. Participate in theon-call rotaand other service commitments as required. Work in accordance with NHS policies, professional standards, safeguarding requirements and relevant clinical governance frameworks.
About us
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 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivaled 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
Job description Job responsibilities Job Description
An excellent opportunity to join our NHS ophthalmology team, providing specialist care acrossNeuro-Ophthalmology and Strabismus. The successful candidate will assess and manage patients with complex neuro-ophthalmic and ocular motility disorders, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.
Main Responsibilities Deliver specialist Neuro-Ophthalmology and Strabismus clinics and patient care. Assess, investigate, diagnose and manage complex neuro-ophthalmic and ocular motility conditions. Participate in diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical services as required. Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated patient care. Contribute to teaching, training, clinical governance, audit, research and service development. Support quality improvement and the continued development of the specialist service. Participate in the on-call rota and other duties in line with service requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration FRCOphth or Equivalent CCT in Ophthalmology or interview within 6 months of CCT date
Desirable
MD or PhD Outstanding research record
Experience Essential
Broad experience with Neuro-Ophthalmology
Desirable
Training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students
Skills Essential
Strong teaching skills and experience Understanding of clinical governance and audit procedures
Personal Attributes Essential
Ability to work in a MDT Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
Other Desirable
Demonstrated clinical innovation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
Hampstead
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)