Glaucoma & Acute Care Ophthalmic Specialist

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Glaucoma & Acute Care Ophthalmic Specialist NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade

Main area Ophthalmology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade Contract Permanent: Split between St George's & Croydon Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 273-DS-

Site Croydon University Hospital Town Croydon Salary £104,401 - £115,341 per annum pro rata incl HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 10/09/:59

YOU MAKE US MORE

Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

At Moorfields, people's sight matters-and so do the people who make it possible.

For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.

We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it's pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we're united by one mission-delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.

From 2027, we'll move to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden-a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof. This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.

Could you be part of this future? Make us more.

Job overview

The post is comprised of 10 programmed activities (PAs), of which 8 are Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 2 are Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs).
The post is based across St George's Hospital and Croydon University Hospital, supporting delivery of glaucoma outpatient services across both sites. The proposed job plan is detailed below; however, it may be subject to change in response to service demand and operational priorities.
The post holder will contribute to a combination of:

• Face-to-face glaucoma clinics at Croydon & St George's
• Rapid Access & Urgent Care Clinic session at Croydon & St George's
• Virtual glaucoma review clinics
• Administrative and SPA activity

Main duties of the job

The Croydon University Hospital sessions include dedicated glaucoma follow-up clinics, working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues including consultants, optometrists and nursing staff. These clinics require a clinician able to work independently, as a significant proportion of patients require clinical decision-making and management planning. One session will be a Rapid-Access clinic involving triaging patients and seeing emergency patients as appropriate.
The St George's sessions include high-volume follow-up glaucoma clinics and virtual review activity, as well as an Urgent Care acute clinic session.
The post holder will work closely with the glaucoma multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive outpatient service to a diverse patient population across Southwest London. The role requires the ability to manage patients autonomously within agreed protocols, with appropriate escalation of complex cases.
The post holder has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the service.

Working for our organisation

What's in it for You?

At Moorfields, we invest in you-your growth, your wellbeing, your future.
You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

• Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• 24/7 independent counselling support
• Career-long learning and development opportunities
• Excellent transport connections
• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• The post holder will be required to work independently and supervise trainees as well as other staff in medical and non-medical disciplines when required. The post holder will run clinics autonomously with professional accountability to the Service Directors of the Glaucoma Service and A&E Service, with managerial accountability to the Divisional Directors of Moorfields South
• The post holder has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and for the proper functioning of the service, allowing for all appropriate delegation to and training for their staff.
• The post holder is responsible for the day-to-day management of his/her clinics and must ensure that in/outpatient services are covered during his/her planned absences. Participation in episodes of shared care requires the post holder to provide advice and support to clinicians in other services with regard to patients who may have a combination of ocular problems.
• The successful candidate will be expected to participate in departmental audits and deliver clinical outcomes that match the core clinical outcomes of the glaucoma and cataract services.

Person specification Education

• MBBS OR Equivalent
• Full OR eligible for Full GMC Registration with License to Practice at time of appointment
• FRCOphth or MRCOphth or equivalent

Knowledge, Skill and Experience

• Previous Management of Glaucoma Patients
• Experience in management of glaucoma and cataract
• Experience of clinical audit
• High level of experience in outpatient laser procedure for Glaucoma and Cataract (independent practice)
• Previous Acute Care/Emergency Ophthalmology Experience
• Full-time postgraduate training at least two of which must be in the Ophthalmology Specialty Training Programme OR have equivalent experience & competencies.
• Completion of Specialist Training OR Equivalent

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.

Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

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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.