Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: 2002 Contracts MN37
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 396-2780-MS
- Employer
- Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Kingston Hospital
- Town
- Kingston upon Thames
- Salary
- £41,750- £64,288
- Closing
- 21/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Fellow in Medical Retina and Cataract Surgery
NHS Medical & Dental: 2002 Contracts MN37
Home, community, hospital
KingstonÌýandÌýRichmond NHS Foundation Trust offers a range ofÌýfantasticÌýopportunities to grow your career across both hospital and community settings in south London. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take your experience to the next level,ÌýweÌýare uniquely placed toÌýprovide theÌýrightÌýenvironment to support your professional development.ÌýWith colleagues working in people’s homes, in community clinics, and in our two hospitals, we have an outstanding breadth of knowledge and experience to draw from.
Our commitment to exceptional care is reflected in being the firstÌýtrustÌýof our kindÌýin London to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the CQC for bothÌýoverallÌýquality andÌýleadership.ÌýWe exist to provide the best possible care for our patients and we do that by giving our colleagues what they need to be their best at work. We have won numerous awards from the HSJ and Nursing Times for the way we support our colleagues across all our services.
We are proud to be recognised for our outstanding cancer care, children's services, pioneering surgical teams, and exceptional rehabilitation services. Our maternity services have been rated the "Best in London" by women surveyed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with parents travelling to Kingston to take advantage of our considerable experience and expertise.
Our TrustÌývalues
These words are important reminders, but it’s our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring our values to life in their work.
- Compassionate: We provide care with kindness, understanding, and empathy for all.
- Inclusive: We embrace diversity and respect the unique contributions of every individual.
- Collaborative: We foster teamwork across all levels, working together and with our partners to deliver the best outcomes.
- Inspiring: We are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care, staff development, and innovation.
Job overview
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.Ìý 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 Clinical Fellow in Medical Retina and cataract surgery within our thriving Ophthalmology Department at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The role will also involve 1 clinical session at Moorfields Eye Hospital (as an Honorary Fellow) to gain experience in specialist clinics.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within the Royal Eye Unit where our multidisciplinary team see 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 Permanent appointment based in the Royal Eye Unit at Kingston Hospital. The post is full time, 40 hours per week with no additional on-call rota participation.
Main duties of the job
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.
Candidates must hold full registration and license with the GMC.
Working for our organisation
DevelopmentÌýand staff wellbeing
Your growthÌýand personal happinessÌýmattersÌýto us.ÌýAfter all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.ÌýFrom 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.ÌýWe 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.Ìý
***Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy early***
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Person specification
Skills/Ability/ Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Competence in management of Ophthalmology patients
- Good organisation
- Ability to organise own learning and time
- • A keen interest in the development of teaching methods and practical teaching skills
Desirable criteria
- Other specific medical interests
- Qualification in teaching such as ‘Teach the Trainers’ course
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- • Ability to cope with stressful situations, undertake responsibility and be a team player
- • Enthusiastic and approachable
- • Ability to keep good medical records and communicate with other hospital departments and primary care
- • Ability to understand and communication with patients and colleagues.
- • Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out by the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2014)
- • If the Primary Medical Qualification including contact was not carried out using English, applicants must either have an academic IELTS score of at least 7.0 in each domain and an overall score of 7.5 within the same test to meet GMC requirements OR complete the medical Occupational English test (OET) and achieve a grade B in each of the four domains tests to meet GMC requirements
- • Ability to travel between clinical sites
- • Ability to undertake research projects and audit
Desirable criteria
- • Show interest in investigative, audit and research work outside immediate clinical responsibility
- • Experience of change management
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MRCOphth or equivalent qualification
- Full GMC registration and a license to practice
Desirable criteria
- Higher additional qualification
- Presentations / publications
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Applicants must evidence at least 3 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 of clinical procedures including cataract surgery
Desirable criteria
- Experience in cataract surgery
- Attendance at relevant ophthalmic training courses
- Experience of developing effective and collaborative working relationships
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Clara Vazquez Alfageme
- Job title
- Consultant Ophthalmologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 020 8934 6404
- Additional information
Miss Angela Ding Wu
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
T: 020 8934 6404
E: :[email protected]Ìý
Mrs Shervin Lari, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Ìý020 8934 6404
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