About this role
Job summary Consultant in Ophthalmic Surgery Medical Retina
1 WTE
Whipps Cross University Hospital, London with the potential to work across Barts Health Trust sites e.g., Newham.
Whipps Cross University Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Retina to join our busy ophthalmology team.
Main duties of the job
You will manage medical retinal conditions, including AMD, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular disease, in outpatient clinics and injection suites.Key Responsibilities:o Deliver high-quality patient care across the medical retina service.o Lead MR clinicso Supervise trainees and support staff development.o Contribute to audit, service improvement, and research activities.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
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 description Job responsibilities
Requirements: GMC registration and CCT or CESR in Ophthalmology with medical retina expertise. Proven experience in managing medical retina conditions and uveitis. Strong communication and teamwork skills.Part of Barts Health NHS Trust, Whipps Cross serves a diverse East London population. Our ophthalmology department offers a supportive, teaching-friendly environment with opportunities for research and professional growth.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
CCT or equivalent or within 6 months of a date Full registration on GMC Specialist Register FRCOphth or equivalent Fellowship - Medical Retina Fellowship - Uveitis
Desirable
Higher degree (PhD or MD) Academic Prizes Consultant experience
Experience Essential
Wide experience in all aspects of Ophthalmology Established portfolio of teaching experience.
Desirable
Management experience Participation in clinical trials Hands on experience with service development Evidence of publications in peer reviewed journals Cataract Surgery
Professional Skills Essential
Clinical Leadership Working in multidisciplinary teams Training junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals Clinical governance including audit Communication IT Skills
Desirable
Training the Trainer Course ARCP assessor
Personal Skills Essential
Team player Flexible Patient focused Innovative
Desirable
Recent 360-degree multi-source feedback
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 Barts Health NHS Trust
Address Whipps Cross Hospital
London
E11 1NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)