Trust Doctor in Ophthalmology Cornea and Oculoplastics | Barts Health NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 01 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £41,750 - £64,288 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2025 |
| Location: | London, E14 5HJ |
| Company: | Barts Health NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7184633/259-MED7184633WXH |
Summary
The post-holder forms part of a team of 14Consultants supported by an Associate Specialist (1), Clinical Fellows (6), and specialist trainees (5).
The post isa 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.
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
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
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 Lead.
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.
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.
This advert closes on Thursday 22 May 2025