Specialist Grade Ophthalmologist - Medical Retina

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · London · Negotiable · onsite We are seeking a Specialist Grade Ophthalmologist to work within the Medical Retina service at Moorfields Eye Hospital. The successful candidate will hold FRCOphth or equivalent and be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC). The post is comprised of 10 programmed activities (PAs), with 8 providing direct clinical care and the remainder for supporting activities. The post will be based at City Road but may involve travel to other sites such as Ealing or Northwick Park. Key responsibilities include: Delivery of new and follow-up outpatient clinics across face-to-face, virtual, and telephone platforms Supporting scrutiny of new electronic referrals into the Medical Retina service Monitoring and resolving patient queries via the service's email inbox Assisting with triaging of waiting lists as needed Attending service-level teaching when required Supervision and training of Medical Retina and UV Fellows and other trainees at Moorfields Participating in Clinical Audits We offer a range of benefits, including: Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme Free 24/7 independent counselling service Learning and development opportunities Easy and quick transport links A range of attractive benefits and discounts Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes Free Pilates classes Full support and training to develop your skills Flexible working friendly organization The Specialist Grade Ophthalmologist has a responsibility for the care of patients and for the functioning of the service. They will be responsible for the day-to-day management of their clinics and participation in episodes of shared care. Requirements include: FRCOphth / MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification CCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent ophthalmic training Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register Full GMC registration Undertaken recognised Fellowship Training in Medical Retina 4 years prior experience in Medical Retina clinic Excellent general ophthalmic experience Knowledge of Accident and Emergency pathways and procedures Ability to perform all types of intravitreal injections, lasers including micropulse, PDT, macular and PRP laser independently