Job Description

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NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area

Ophthalmology

Grade

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Contract

Fixed term: 12 months (at 6.5 PA)

Hours

Part time - 6.5 sessions per week

Job ref

343-LCON-196

Site

St Helier

Town

Carshalton

Salary

105,504 - 139,882 PA + LDW pro rata

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

22/07/2025 23:59

Interview date

01/08/2025

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At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values"

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.



At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values


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Job overview

Applications are invited for the 12 month fixed term 6.5 PA post of Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in cornea and ocular surface disease. The successful applicant will lead the development of the keratoconus service and support the ocular surface and acute eye services. The post is offered for 12 months in the first instance, pending formal substantive appointment.



There is currently no oncall commitment for the fixed term position.



The post is based at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, which is a large Trust serving South West London and Surrey and part of the St George's, Epsom and St Helier Hospital Group (GESH) . The Corneal and Ocular surface service provides clinics at St Helier hospital, and Epsom General hospital. The Acute Eye service is based at the St Helier site. Epsom and St Helier Trust is part of the South West London Ophthalmology Network, with its out of hours and on-call service based at St George's Hospital in Tooting.



The successful applicant will join a team of 13 Consultants with dedicated subspecialty interests.

Interview Date: 1st August

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Main duties of the job

This post is for a 6.5 PA fixed term Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in cornea and ocular surface disease. The successful applicant will lead the development of the keratoconus service and support the ocular surface and acute eye services.



The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients attending cornea and ocular surface disease clinics and the Acute Eye Service.



The clinical team is supported by specialist nurses, orthoptists, optometrists, HCAs, technicians and a dedicated administrative team.


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Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to provide an outstanding level of care to our patients and communities.

Above all we value respect.

This means everyone at the Trust - whether a member of staff, a patient or their loved ones - can expect to be treated with respect, whatever their role or background. This ensures kind, positive, professional teamwork, delivering great care to every patient, every day.



We offer an extensive range of services to 500,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey, operating two busy general hospitals, Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital. St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Obstetrics).



We also play an active role in the local healthcare economy, and are the lead provider in two innovative health and care partnerships, Surrey Downs Health and Care and Sutton Health and Care.


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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicant will lead the development of the keratoconus service and support the ocular surface and acute eye services.



The trust has two dedicated ophthalmology outpatient units and the post holder will be required to work across both sites.


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Person specification

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Qualifications and Training

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Essential criteria

Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST or equivalent Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. FRCOphth or CCST equivalent Fellowship training in Cornea High standard of clinical skill and expertise in Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease management management #####

Desirable criteria

MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research ####

Clinical Experience

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Essential criteria

Evidence of Cornea and Ocular surface disease experience at high level Experience of working in a busy Acute Eye Casualty Service #####

Desirable criteria

Evidence of peer reviewed publications ####

Management & Admin Experience

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Essential criteria

Audit/Research Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CCST Supervision of post graduate trainees Personal time management skills Clinical Governance Ability to organise inpatient and outpatient waiting lists #####

Desirable criteria

Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development ####

Teaching Experience

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Essential criteria

Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees Ability to teach clinical skills #####

Desirable criteria

Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/post graduates Experience of supervising junior doctors Experience of teaching Lay groups and other staff groups Ability to supervise postgraduate research ####

Research Experience

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Essential criteria

Ability to contribute to change management Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems Ability to critically review research #####

Desirable criteria

Publications in peer review journals ###

Our mission: 'to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.'

There's never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.



Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.



We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

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