Job summary
Job summary – Barts Health NHS Trust Doctor (equivalent to ST3+) in Ophthalmology (Cornea and Oculoplastics) at Whipps Cross Hospital.
The post-holder forms part of a team of 14 Consultants supported by an Associate Specialist (1), Clinical Fellows (6), and specialist trainees (5). The post is a 12-month Cornea and Oculoplastics fellowship that can be extended up to two years. The post is based at Whipps Cross University Hospital and provides the opportunity to work with consultants specialising in Cornea, Oculoplastics and Cataract. The timetable includes a variety of corneal and oculoplastic clinics with theatre sessions in both sub-specialties each week. There is monthly combined surgery with ENT to provide endonasal lacrimal surgery. There is a 1:8 first on-call commitment and a busy eye casualty session.
Main duties of the job
Join the dedicated team in Ophthalmology and contribute to delivering exceptional healthcare services to the local community. At Whipps Cross Hospital, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally, gain valuable experience, and make a difference in the lives of our patients. Barts Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
* Attend sub-specialty clinics (Cornea and oculoplastics)
* Perform out-patient procedures
* Attend eye casualty services
* Perform ophthalmic surgery
* Manage eye emergencies including on-call duties (1:8)
* Vetting of ophthalmology referrals
* Participation in clinical trials (recruitment, trial treatments, data collection etc) and training
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group is on a journey to become an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation, focusing on patient safety and high standards of care. We strive to live by our WeCare values and promote inclusion, with an inclusive working environment.
Details
Date posted: 05 March 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £50,175 to £67,610 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 259-MED7845231WXH
Job locations: Whipps Cross Hospital, Whipps Cross Road, London, E11 1NR
Job description
Job responsibilities
Join the dedicated team in Ophthalmology and contribute to delivering exceptional healthcare services to the local community. At Whipps Cross Hospital, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally, gain valuable experience, and make a difference in the lives of our patients. Barts Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
* OBJECTIVES To meet the increasing service needs of the Ophthalmology department and provide high quality experience and research opportunities to ophthalmology trainees.
* To support the Cornea and Oculoplastics service
* To gain exposure in surgery including anterior segment, oculoplastic and lacrimal surgery and experience in cataract surgery
* To participate in audit, teaching, research and clinical trials
* MAIN DUTIES Attend sub-specialty clinics (Cornea and oculoplastics)
* Perform out-patient procedures
* Attend eye casualty services
* Perform ophthalmic surgery
* Manage eye emergencies including on-call duties (1:8)
* Vetting of ophthalmology referrals
* Participation in clinical trials (recruitment, trial treatments, data collection etc) and training
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
* CCT, FRCOphth, MRCOphth or equivalent
Desirable
* Fellowship in Cornea, Cataract or Oculoplastics
Experience
Essential
* Wide experience and fully competent in cataract surgery
* Experience with general, acute and primary care ophthalmology
* Good knowledge of cornea, anterior segment and oculoplastics
Desirable
* Publications in peer reviewed journals in Ophthalmology
* Higher degree MD/PhD in Ophthalmology
Skills
Essential
* Teaching Skills: Record of teaching at under and post graduate levels
* Clinical Governance: Record of completed audit projects and understanding of governance in ophthalmology
* IT Skills: Competent in the use of electronic patient records systems
Desirable
* Evidence of multi-disciplinary teaching
* Research experience and participation in clinical trials
Personal and People Development
Essential
* Team player; Flexible
* Patient focused; Reliable; Committed
Desirable
* Innovative
Specific requirements
Essential
* Participate in on-call rota
Communication
Essential
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
* Course/training in communication skills
Other requirements
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.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found at the Criminal records checks for overseas applicants page.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Whipps Cross Hospital
Whipps Cross Road
London
E11 1NR
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk
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