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Job summary

Main area
Opthalmology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Contract
12 months (fixed term: 12 months)
Hours
Full time - 30 hours per week (30 hours per week)
Job ref
396-2767-MS
Employer
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Kingston and Richmond Hospital
Town
Kingston upon Thames
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
31/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust logo

Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology with Interest in Paediatrics

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

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 Consultant with special interest in Paediatrics within our thriving Ophthalmology Department at KingstonÌý and Richmond 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 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.Ìý

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.

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

Candidates must hold full registration and license with the GMC.

For further information, please read attached job description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • 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
Desirable criteria
  • Higher degree (MD,PhD or equivalent)

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria
  • Current wide range of general ophthalmology, paediatric and adult motility experience
  • Experience of extraocular botox administration
Desirable criteria
  • Surgical experience in paediatrics and adult motility
  • Paediatric fellowship

Management Skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level
Desirable criteria
  • Attended management training course
  • Knowledge of finance/budgets

Experience in Training, Audit and Research

Essential criteria
  • 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
Desirable criteria
  • Completed train the trainers course

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality Awardhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkLondon HCSW Award - Sustainable RetentionNational Preceptorship Quality MarkDisability Advice Line

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
Mr Alastair Porteous
Job title
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
020 8934 6404