About this role
Job summary
The post is comprised of 9.11 programmed activities (PAs), of which 6.56 provide direct clinical care (DCC), 1 DCC (Patient Administration), 0.05 DCC for the on-call rota, and 1.5 are for supporting professional activities (SPAs).
The post is based at the Moorfields St George's site. The proposed job plan is detailed below, which is subject to change in response to the demand of the service. This may increase to 10PAs depending on clinical need, in the future.
The post also involves taking part in the joint MEH/Southwest London on-call rota, currently on a 1:22 weekly basis.
The St George's Neuro-Ophthalmology sessions include outpatient face to face and virtual clinics, and MDT clinics. The St George's Strabismus sessions include outpatient face to face clinics, and a bi-weekly theatre. The post-holder will work closely with local support services, nursing and administrative teams to provide a comprehensive outpatient and elective service to diverse populations within the Southwest London sector.
Applicants are required to hold FRCOphth, or equivalent, and be registered with the General Medical Council. Fellowship training within Neuro-Ophthalmology / Strabismus is essential and formal teaching experience would be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
Delivery of direct clinical care within the services managed, including the treatment of routine and urgent cases and management of clinically complex or sight threating conditions. This will include supporting with triage, assessment, and review of patients. On the day leadership and management of the department, including supervising junior medical staff, nurse practitioners and AHP colleagues, and supporting with operational management decisions to ensure the smooth running of the department and delivery against operational targets. Contribution to continuous service development and improvement, engagement in audits, and supporting robust clinical governance. Providing appropriate training and teaching to staff, supporting their professional development. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to provide specialist advice as required. Engage in research to stay up to date with current research and drive continuous innovation. Maintain continuous professional development in line with Royal College of Ophthalmologist requirements.
About us
What's in it for You?
At Moorfields, we invest in you--your growth, your wellbeing, your future.You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:
o Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)o Membership of the NHS Pension Schemeo 24/7 independent counselling supporto Career-long learning and development opportunitieso Excellent transport connectionso Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemeso Free Pilates classeso Full support and training to develop your skills
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post. To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities. To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
Performance Management
To work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas:
Clinical efficiency e.g. timeliness indicators, clinical indicators and the development of ambulatory pathways. Quality of outcomes e.g. infection control targets, reducing re-attendance rates. Financial management e.g. identification, implementation and achievement of cost improvement programmes and participating in efforts to ensure services are provided cost effectively e.g. managing locum agency spend, monitoring and managing the drug budget to target, ensuring accuracy of clinical data for the team. Operational efficiency e.g. demand management.
Medical Staff Management
To work with colleagues to ensure junior doctors hours are compliant in line with EWTD and New Deal. To ensure that adequate systems and procedures are in place to control and monitor leave for junior medical staff and to ensure that there is appropriate cover within the clinical areas, including on-call commitments To participate in the recruitment of junior medical staff as and when required. To participate in team objective setting as part of the annual job planning cycle. To be engaged in the process of annual appraisal and revalidation of all doctors in training, Trust doctors, Clinical Fellows and non-consultant grades as delegated by the Clinical Director/Divisional Manager.
Governance
To review clinical outcomes in designated area using external benchmarking data where appropriate, to identify and advise variances to the Clinical Director. Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and to ensure resulting actions are implemented. To work closely with the Directorate, Patient and Public Involvement panels in relation to clinical and services developments as delegated by the Clinical Director. Participate in ensuring NICE requirements are reviewed and implemented and monitored in the speciality areas. To ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to by junior medical staff and updated on a regular basis. To keep fully informed about best practice in the speciality areas and ensure implications for practice changes are discussed with the Clinical Director. To role model good practice for infection control to all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Strategy and Business Planning
To participate in the business planning and objective setting process for the directorate and Trust where appropriate. To represent the Trust at appropriate clinical networks/other external clinical meetings, as delegated by the Clinical Director.
Leadership and Team Working
To demonstrate excellent leadership skills with regard to individual performance, clinical teams, the Trust and when participating in national or local initiatives. To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Partners as required. To chair regular meetings for the specialties. To resolve conflict and difficult situations through negotiation and discussion, involving appropriate parties. Adhere to Trust/departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
FRCOphth or equivalent CCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent ophthalmic training (or be within 6 months of CCT date). Full GMC Registration
Desirable
Higher degree
Further Training and Knowledge Essential
One year of fellowship training in Neuro-Ophthalmology / Strabismus or equivalent Awareness of current issues affecting the NHS Be near to OR completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology.
Desirable
Experience at locum consultant / consultant level Attended clinical leadership training Multidisciplinary teaching experience
Skills and abilities Essential
Audit & research skills Excellent teaching & presentation skills Ability to lead & coordinate teams. Demonstrable competence within a tertiary centre setting.
Desirable
Management skills & experience.
Experience Essential
Subspecialty Fellowship in Neuro-Ophthalmology or equivalent Subspecialty Fellowship in Strabismus or equivalent Involvement in clinical leadership roles such a participation in QIPP projects & service improvement projects. Experience of being on an on call rota Experience of managing Ophthalmic emergencies
Desirable
Experience of public & patient engagement. Clinical leadership and management experience in developing and delivering new services and educational programmes. Management innovation experience
Personal qualities Essential
Excellent communication skills Ability to lead & co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams Motivation and commitment to job Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the Division and wider network - managers, medics, nursing and other colleagues.
Desirable
Experience in organising & managing a busy clinical service
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Moorfields @ St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
Tooting
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)