Job overview
We are currently seeking a motivated Medical Retina Clinical Fellow (ST3+) within the Ophthalmology Service at The Royal London Hospital. This is a unique opportunity to gain advanced subspecialty training in all aspects of Medical Retina within a major trauma centre.
We hope this post will enable us to meet the increasing service needs of the local population while also providing a unique high quality experience and exciting research opportunities to advanced ophthalmology trainees.
Main duties of the job
Main duties and responsibilities
·To support the Medical Retina service at the Royal London Ophthalmology department Cross (Outpatient clinics / Injection Clinics / Theatres).
·To participate in emergency ophthalmic care and the 3 tier on call rota (1 in 7).
·To actively participate in clinical trials, research, audit and teaching.
·To undertake administrative duties associated with the care of your patients.
·To respond to queries from patients, general practitioners and colleagues.
·To assist the SDM with complaint responses, when identified within the complaint.
The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post-holder.
The post-holder accepts that he/she will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the Ophthalmology Clinical Director/Lead.
Working for our organisation
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
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 where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person specification
Qualification and knowledge
Essential criteria
1. GMC registration and ophthalmology experience
Desirable criteria
2. Higher degree or Ophthalmology fellowship
3. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Working in a busy Eye department / on-call rotation / Experience in management of MR patients
Desirable criteria
5. Previous participation in clinical trials
6. Prior research experience
7. Publications in peer reviewed journals
8. Experience with management of ocular trauma (surgical) and acute emergencies
Skills
Essential criteria
9. Working in multidisciplinary teams
10. Training junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals
11. Clinical governance including audit
12. Communication
13. IT Skills
Record keeping
Essential criteria
14. Clear legible clinical record keeping
Desirable criteria
15. Experience with using paperless electronic patient records