About this role
Job summary
GUY'S AND ST. THOMAS' HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTOphthalmologyDirectorate
Senior Clinical Fellow in Oculoplastic and Cataract
Nodal Point 5
Full Time - 40 hours per week ( plus on-call frequency)Fixed Term - 12 months
Main duties of the job
Job Summary:
o To support the provision of the ophthalmology service including clinics, ward rounds, theatres and eye emergency. The post timetable consists of working in the Oculoplastic Service, the General/ Cataract Service, with clinics and theatre sessions for each. There is also a regular responsibility to the Eye Emergency Service including day time casualty sessions and a regular on call commitment. The post is ideal for a senior level trainee planning a career in oculoplastic and cataract ophthalmology.
To contribute to the overall development of the ophthalmology service.
o To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.
o To work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure the high performance in outpatients.
About us
The department is well equipped with modern equipment including OCT's, lasers and dedicated ophthalmic operating theatres.
As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
Creating a world-leading Academic Health Sciences Centre.
All our vacancies can be viewed on our website.
Our excellent benefits include final salary pension scheme. Please visit our website to find out more.
Equality of opportunity is our Policy. The Trust provides health services to a diverse community
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical
The post holder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of ophthalmic services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:
(a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
(b) Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
All medical staff will be expected to participate & contribute to the training and support of doctors in training.
Clinical Governance
All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their annual appraisal.
Appraisal
All medical and dental staff are required to undertake annual appraisal.
Confidentiality / Data Protection / Freedom of Information
Equal Opportunities
Post holders must at all times fulfil their responsibilities with regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws.
Health and Safety
All post holders have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequently published regulations, to ensure that the Trusts health and safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.
Infection Control
All post holders have a personal obligation to act to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). They must attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant with all measures required by the Trust to reduce HCAIs. All post holders must comply with Trust infection screening and immunisation policies as well as be familiar with the Trusts Infection Control Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as Hand Decontamination Policy, Personal Protective Equipment Policy, safe procedures for using aseptic techniques and safe disposal of sharps.
*** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive a sufficient number of applications ***
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training: Essential
Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise.
Desirable
Evidence of publications or involvement in research FRCOphth or equivalent
Clinical Experience: Essential
Previous clinical experience in ophthalmology including general training in oculoplastic surgery, cataract and external eye diseases. Clinical experience in eye casualty Able to perform minor eyelid operations unsupervised eg biopsies, incision and curettage. Able to perform simple cataract surgery unsupervised
Desirable
More advanced oculoplastic experience
Knowledge and Skills: Essential
Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Management: Essential
Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
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.
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 Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Thomas' Hospital
London
SE1 7EH
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)