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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Ophthalmology department at BHRUT as a Specialty Doctor in Oculoplastics, to work with the team to develop and streamline our services. We warmly welcome you to our busy and dynamic team, which delivers a comprehensive and specialised Ophthalmology service to a population of over 750,000. Our team boasts of highly experienced specialists in Medical Retina, Cornea, Paediatrics, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Glaucoma and Oculoplastics. We have a close working relationship with other specialties within the Trust that further support the service.
Main duties of the job
Specialty Doctor Oculoplastics
We are excited to recruit a oculoplastics specialty doctor to provide excellent care to our patients.
The successful candidate will have a broad experience in the management of ophthalmology outpatients and will have to engage in all aspects of ophthalmology patient pathways.
The workload will include oculoplastics clinics and eye casualty sessions, and the post holder will also be expected to fulfil the following duties within the agreed job plan:
- Provision and development of exceptional ophthalmology services
- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and the proper functioning of the department
- Actively participate in clinical governance and audits
These duties are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service.
Working for our organisation
We’re an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with. We’re no longer in special measures; we’ve opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, was named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal in 2024.
We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen’s and get rid of corridor care.
Our patients are benefitting from our Women’s Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch.
These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 94,000 scans a year.
The majority of our 8,000 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer.
We’re looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The appointee will be expected to comply with all relevant trust policies relating to administration of patient care.
o The post holder will be trained in diagnosing and managing oculoplastics conditions.
o There is no surgery job-planned for this post. However, there would be the opportunity for the successful candidate to join consultants in theatre during their SPA time and to undertake theatre sessions when colleagues are on leave.
o The successful applicants will work innovatively with our clinical team and a range of partners to research, design and deliver this service. Key partners will be the trust A&E departments, optometrist, general practitioners, nurses and managers in primary and secondary care
o The post holders will be involved in oculoplastics clinics and have sessions supporting eye urgent care.
o The post holders will participate in the on-going provision of ophthalmology services in the eye unit and contribute to the development of the unit.
o The post holders will work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive and coordinated ophthalmology service across the trust and will work with consultants in running the service.
o The postholder will be expected to attend clinical meetings and to take part in continual medical activities in line with royal college guidelines.
o Study leave for continuing medical education is available as provided under the terms and conditions of service for hospital medical and dental staff.
The specialty doctors have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and under the care of consultant ophthalmologists within relevant services. The post holders will undertake administrative duties associated with the care of their patients and assist the running of clinics in line with trust policies and Royal College of Ophthalmologists guidelines.
Person specification
Essential & Desirable
* MBBS / MRCS / FRCS or equivalent medical qualification
* Subspecialty knowledge and experience in Oculoplastics
* Excellent communication skills and team player
* Experience in clinical or quality improvement audit
* Previous presentations and/ or publications
* Commitment to teaching
Ensuring people settle in and feel part of our Trust straight away is one of our top priorities. We hold two corporate welcome events each month and, if successful, you will start on one of these days so we can provide you with a seamless and welcoming introduction to our Trust.
We believe that providing the highest quality of care, is about having the best people, inspired and supported by the best leaders, and backed by the best training and career development opportunities. Our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare to our community, delivered with pride. It is driven by our PRIDE values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust is committed to Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults is central to the care provided by our Trust and the post holder must be aware of their responsibilities and work in line with our Trust’s Safeguarding Adult and Children Procedures.
All salaries are inclusive of standard allowances e.g. High Cost Area for staff on Agenda for Change contracts.
To create an inclusive and diverse workplace, we will work with you to get the best experience, so that you canprovide outstanding care for our local community. We are happy to have an open discussion on part-time hours and flexible working and will consider your requirements if our service is able to accommodate. Please have discussion with the recruiting manager about your flexibility requirements.
All correspondence regarding this application will be by e-mail, please check as some emails may fall into your junk folder.
Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. Please ensure business/organisation email addresses are provided for all referees.
Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) uses TrustID identification technology to verify essential documents, such as passports and driving licenses. All new employees will be expected to have their original documents verified through TrustID.
In line with UKVI guidelines and due to current financial constraints, BHRUT is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Band 2 or Band 3 positions.
We may close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received and to support with streamlining the recruitment process.
Unfortunately due to the large number of applications that the Trust receives for some posts, it is not possible to reply to every unsuccessful application.
If you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date of an advert, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Trust buildings and grounds became fully Smoke Free on National No Smoking Day 11th March 2015. The Trust expects all staff to promote healthy living and to set good examples in their own behaviour. Those not ready to quit smoking must remain smoke free during working hours, and will not be able to smoke in Trust uniform, in Trust grounds including car parks, while driving on Trust business or take smoking breaks. Second hand smoke causes heart and lung disease, and is harmful to young children. However, disposable or rechargeable e-cigarettes (“vaping”) may be used outside hospital buildings.
We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and welcomes applications from people wishing to job-share, either with or without a partner. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria. We also operate strict screening procedures for posts with access to vulnerable adults and children.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Name Tim Reynolds Job title General Manager Ophthalmology | Elective Recovery Email address tim.reynolds1@nhs.net Telephone number 07968 626 340
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