Specialist Grade Ophthalmologist

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 Northwick Park Hospital and Brent Cross, 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 Northwick Park and Brent Cross
• Virtual glaucoma review clinics
• Administrative and SPA activity

The Northwick Park 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.

The Brent Cross sessions include high-volume follow-up glaucoma clinics and virtual review activity, supporting the development of remote patient management pathways and improving access to care. The post holder will work closely with the glaucoma multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive outpatient service to a diverse patient population across North West London. The role requires the ability to manage patients autonomously within agreed protocols, with appropriate escalation of complex cases.

Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities would be:

• Delivery of new and follow up outpatient clinics across face-to-face, virtual and telephone platforms.
• Supporting scrutiny of new electronic referrals into the Uveitis service
• Monitoring and resolving with patient queries via service's email inbox.
• Assisting with triaging of waiting lists as needed.
• Attending service level teaching when required
• Supervision and training of Glaucoma Fellows and other trainees at Moorfields
• Participating in Clinical Audits

A provisional timetable is enclosed, but this will be subject to change in response to service demand.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Specialist Grade Ophthalmologist has a responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the functioning of the service, allowing for all appropriate delegation to and training for staff.

They will be responsible for the day-to-day management of their clinics or associated consultants' clinics. Participation in episodes of shared care and to provide advice and support to clinicians in other services with regard to patients who may have a combination of ocular problems.

All members of the consultant staff, honorary consultants and specialists are expected to contribute to the Medical Advisory Committee and to serve on other trust committees as required unless compelling reasons prevent this. All Specialists will be expected to participate in audit meetings.

All Specialists are expected to participate in clinical governance and audit, to meet annual training requirements, and to satisfy the annual requirement for continuous professional development set out by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. All Specialists will participate in the trusts’ appraisal scheme.

Full detailed job description and person specification is enclosed.

Please note: we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Applicant requirements

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.