Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology with Interest in Paediatrics
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
As part of the ongoing expansion and modernisation of the Royal Eye Unit, we are growing our team to ensure we continue to deliver a high standard of care to our local community. As such we are looking to recruit enthusiastic and dynamic people to join our supportive and friendly team during this exciting time.
Applications are invited for the position of Consultant with special interest in Paediatrics within our thriving Ophthalmology Department at Kingston and Richmond Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within the Royal Eye Unit where our multidisciplinary team sees over 70,000 patients per year. We offer a full range of hospital eye care services including specialist outpatient clinics, admitted care, and an acute referral service for eye emergencies.
This is a fixed-term role for 1 year based in the Royal Eye Unit at Kingston and Richmond Hospital. The post is part-time, 7.5 PA's per week.
Main duties of the job The post holder is expected to provide a first-class service in Ophthalmology supported by fellow consultants, junior medical staff, and allied health professionals. The post holder will undertake outpatient clinics at Kingston and Richmond Hospital but potentially also at other sites in the locality as service demands require. The post holder will work closely with other medical and surgical colleagues including two other substantive paediatric consultants, specialty doctors, and specialist optometrists.
The service-line has regular educational meetings and actively supports opportunities for personal development of appointed staff. The post holder will be expected to participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical staff and undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staff.
About us Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matter to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement, and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Job responsibilities Candidates must hold full registration and license with the GMC.
For further information, please read the attached job description.
Person Specification Qualifications
Full GMC registration with licence to practice
FRCOPhth or equivalent
Possession of CCT or CESR in Ophthalmology
On GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview
Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Clinical Experience
Current wide range of general ophthalmology, paediatric and adult motility experience
Experience of extraocular botox administration
Surgical experience in paediatrics and adult motility
Paediatric fellowship
Management Skills
Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level
Attended management training course
Knowledge of finance/budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications
Understanding and experience of audit
Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals
Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors
Completed train the trainers course
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.
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
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Applications are invited for the position of Consultant with special interest in Paediatrics within our thriving Ophthalmology Department at Kingston and Richmond Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within the Royal Eye Unit where our multidisciplinary team sees over 70,000 patients per year. We offer a full range of hospital eye care services including specialist outpatient clinics, admitted care, and an acute referral service for eye emergencies.
This is a fixed-term role for 1 year based in the Royal Eye Unit at Kingston and Richmond Hospital. The post is part-time, 7.5 PA's per week.
Main duties of the job The post holder is expected to provide a first-class service in Ophthalmology supported by fellow consultants, junior medical staff, and allied health professionals. The post holder will undertake outpatient clinics at Kingston and Richmond Hospital but potentially also at other sites in the locality as service demands require. The post holder will work closely with other medical and surgical colleagues including two other substantive paediatric consultants, specialty doctors, and specialist optometrists.
The service-line has regular educational meetings and actively supports opportunities for personal development of appointed staff. The post holder will be expected to participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical staff and undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staff.
About us Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matter to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement, and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Job responsibilities Candidates must hold full registration and license with the GMC.
For further information, please read the attached job description.
Person Specification Qualifications
Full GMC registration with licence to practice
FRCOPhth or equivalent
Possession of CCT or CESR in Ophthalmology
On GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview
Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Clinical Experience
Current wide range of general ophthalmology, paediatric and adult motility experience
Experience of extraocular botox administration
Surgical experience in paediatrics and adult motility
Paediatric fellowship
Management Skills
Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level
Attended management training course
Knowledge of finance/budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications
Understanding and experience of audit
Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals
Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors
Completed train the trainers course
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.
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
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