Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: 2002 Contracts MN37
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 396-2779-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
Primary Care & Cataract Fellow
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
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 Primary Care and cataract surgery within our thriving Ophthalmology Department at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
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.
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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 nurseryÌýat Kingston Hospital,ÌýwellbeingÌýpractitioners,Ìýregular wellbeing classes,ÌýdedicatedÌýstaffÌýphysiotherapist, comprehensiveÌýoccupationalÌýhealth services, 24/7ÌýemployeeÌýassistanceÌýprogramme, 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
For full details of the post and the person specification pleas see attached full job description .
***Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy early***
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MRCS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable criteria
- Specialist qualifications
- Presentations/publications
Management Skills
Essential criteria
- • Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level
- • Team working
- • Organisational skills
Desirable criteria
- • Attended management training course.
- • Knowledge of service improvement
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential criteria
- • Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
- • Experience of clinical audit.
- • Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Desirable criteria
- Completed ‘Train the Trainers’ course.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- • Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- • Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability
- • Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of maintaining a portfolio of evidence of CPD
- • Shall have completed 4 years full-time post graduate training, (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration including adequate experience in the specialty
Desirable criteria
- Teaching of junior medical and nursing staff
- Registered with the GMC as a specialist in relevant field
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
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
- Mr Vijay Shanmuganathan
- Job title
- Consultant Ophthalmologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 020 8934 2632
- Additional information
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Mr Alastair Porteous
Consultant Ophthalmologist (Clinical Lead)
T: 020 8934 2632
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