About this role
Job summary
As part of the ongoing expansion and modernisation of the Royal Eye Unit we are growing our team to ensure we continue to deliver a high standard of care to our local community. We are recruiting enthusiastic and dynamic people to join our supportive and friendly team during this exciting time and as such, we are looking to appoint an innovative and high performing Specialty Doctor with independent out-patient clinic practice specialising in Medical Retina and Emergency sub-specialties.
The department is a teaching environment supporting the educational and clinical development of junior trainees and non-medical teams (including Nurse Practitioners, ACPs, Orthoptists and Optometrists) to support their development within extended roles.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within the Royal Eye Unit where our multidisciplinary team see over 70,000 patients per year. We offer a full range of hospital eye care services including specialist outpatient clinics, admitted care and an acute referral service for eye emergencies.
This is a substantive role based in the Royal Eye Unit at Kingston Hospital. The post is full time, 10 PAs per week. There is no on-call element and the post holder will be actively involved in supporting the Acute Referral Clinic (ARC).
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to:
oProvide clinical advice and where appropriate treatment.
oHelp develop the service in accordance with Trust policy.
oSupport the training and supervise trainees as appropriate
o Demonstrate professional excellence and efficient delivery of care in accordance with clinical case load associated with the post.
About us
The service-line has regular educational meetings and actively supports opportunities for personal development of appointed staff.
Candidates must hold full registration and license to practice with the GMC.
Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further information relating to duties and responsibilities of the role
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MRCS or equivalent Full GMC registration
Desirable
Specialist Qualifications Presentations Publications
Clinical Experience Essential
Have completed 4 years full-time post graduate training, (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration including adequate experience in glaucoma Evidence of maintaining a portfolio of CPD evidence Competence in management of glaucoma, medical retina and cataract patients Able to deal with general ophthalmology emergencies
Desirable
Teaching of junior medical and nursing staff Registered with the GMC as a specialist in relevant field Attendance at relevant ophthalmic training courses Competent in performing laser procedures
Management Skills Essential
Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level
Desirable
Attended management training course Knowledge of finance/budgets
Experience Essential
Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors Experience of clinical audit Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals
Desirable
Completed 'Train the Trainers' course
Personal Qualities Essential
Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
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).
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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 Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Galsworthy Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)