Job overview
This is a full time clinical post based at The Royal Eye Unit, Kingston Hospital, to provide elective and emergency care for ophthalmology patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
This is an ideal post for those aiming to obtain and develop basic sub specialty training in glaucoma whilst broadening their experience of managing complex and secondary glaucoma.
There are two regular weekly theatre sessions. The post holder will receive training in cataract surgery and glaucoma surgery including trabeculectomy with antimetabolites, cyclodiode laser, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery and, based on experience, glaucoma drainage implant surgery and trabeculectomy revision.
A laser clinic to enable the post holder to gain experience in iridotomy and selective laser trabeculoplasty.
The post holder will have a weekly Eye Casualty session.
All glaucoma clinics are Consultant-led and based at Kingston Hospital.
There is no on-call commitment, evenings or weekend sessions.
Main duties of the job
Duties of the Post 1.Promotion of and participation in teaching within the department
2.Flexible cover of the clinical commitments of the department
3.Active involvement in research and to continue to maintain and update own professional knowledge
4.To fulfill all of the general conditions applying to employees of the Trust
All clinical staff are expected to attend the weekly departmental teaching session on Monday lunch time between 12.30-14.00 hours and monthly Clinical Governance half-day meetings.
The candidate will be expected to be flexible and amenable to changes in timetable in line with service developments and needs.
Equally the Trust will try and accommodate the candidates training and developmental needs and interests as much as possible when constructing the timetable.
Ultimately the agreed job plan will be based on the strengths of the successful candidate and needs of the service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details on this post and the person specification please see attached full job description.
Person specification
Management Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level
Desirable
- Attended management training course
- Knowledge of finance / budgets
Personal qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Applicants must evidence at least 4 years of ophthalmic training equivalent to that recognised in the UK
- Able to deal with general Ophthalmology emergencies
- Evidence of participation in research and continued professional development
- Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number
Desirable
- Experience in cataract surgery
- Competent in performing glaucoma laser procedures
- Attendance at relevant ophthalmic training courses
- Experience of developing effective and collaborative working relationships
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council
- MRCS or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Higher additional qualification
- Presentations / publications
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
- Experience of clinical audit.
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Desirable
- Completed ‘Train the Trainers’ course
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This advert is for Trust Grade Doctor in Emergency care and Glaucoma with Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Kingston Upon Thames, London, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £45,715 - £69,976 per annum pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (fixed term 12 months). The application deadline is 03 Jul 2026.
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