Medical Retina Specialty Doctor

Join to apply for the Medical Retina Specialty Doctor role at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, Fellowship1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Medical Retina Specialty Doctor role at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, FellowshipYOU MAKE US MOREJoin Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAt Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.YOU MAKE US MOREJoin Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAt Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.We\’re also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.And we’re just getting started.Construction is well underway on our groundbreaking new centre in Camden, a joint initiative between Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity This modern, flexible facility will bring together eye care, research, and education under one roof—enabling transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.Could you be part of this future? Make us more.Job OverviewMedical Retina Specialty DoctorApplications are invited a fixed term (12 month contract) full time Specialty Doctor in Medical Retina at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The exact job plan will be agreed with the successful candidate at the point of offer. The 8 clinical sessions will comprise of medical retina face to face clinics, intravitreal injection clinics, MR laser clinics, and MR virtual clinics (review of patient imaging remotely).The Medical Retina Service at Moorfields St Georges is well established and highly specialist, treating all aspects of medical retina pathology and caring for many patients with diabetic retinopathy. The complex patient demographics and the challenging pathology at patient presentation requires consultant and senior ophthalmic specialist input for a significant amount of the clinical workload.The service receives referrals from multiple sources, including A&E, primary care, internal referrals from other services within MEH, as well as external providers across the South-East of England and beyond.Candidates invited for interview are welcome to come and visit the Moorfields St George\’s department and should contact Tom Akins, Assistant Divisional Manager, Moorfields South, thomas.akins2@nhs.net.Main duties of the jobThe full time job plan will consist of 8 clinical sessions with the provision for 2 administration sessions. The direct clinical sessions will comprise of medical retina face to face clinics, intravitreal injection clinics, MR laser clinics and MR virtual clinics (review of patient imaging remotely).Working for our organisationAt Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:Salary including London Zone AllowanceOpportunity to join the NHS Pension SchemeFree 24/7 independent counselling serviceLearning and development opportunitiesEasy and quick transport linksA range of attractive benefits and discountsAccess to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount SchemesFree Pilates classesFull support and training to develop your skillsFlexible working friendly organizationAnd so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.Detailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesResearchMoorfields is an important research institution and each individual will be expected to contribute to research, teaching, and training within the Service. As a result the Trust has a policy conveying intellectual property, which may apply to you.Study and TrainingStudy leave is granted prospectively by the Study Leave Sub-Committee, following Consultant approval and is subject to agreement by the Clinical Management Board. A minimum of 10 weeks’ notice is required to permit adjustment of planned clinical work.The Clinical Tutorial Complex, with well-equipped Seminar Rooms and a large modern lecture theatre, provides the principal location for courses and lectures organised by the Post Graduate Medical Education Centre. There is also a skill laboratory, which provides microscopes and other equipment for surgical training.Annual Leave EntitlementEntitlement is in line with Annual Leave policy and within the rules defined by the local service. A minimum of 8 weeks’ notice is required for annual leave to permit adjustments of planned clinical work.8.1 Annual leave entitlement Staff groupEntitlement on first appointment to gradeEnhanced entitlementConsultants (2003)6 weeks + 2 days (32 days)A further 2 days (after 7-years’ service in the grade)Consultants (pre-2003)6 weeks + 2 days (32 days)n/aSpecialty and Associate Specialist (2008)5 weeks + 2 days6 weeks + 2 days (after 2-years’ service in the grade)Senior Specialists32 daysn/aFellows32 daysn/aSpecialist Registrar (trainees)27 days32 days (after 5 years NHS service)Person specificationEducation & QualificationsEssential criteriaMBBS OR equivalent medical qualification.FULL GMC Registration OR eligible for Full Registration with the GMC with License to Practise at time of appointment.Desirable criteriaFRCOphth/MRCOphth OR equivalent.Further Training & KnowledgeEssential criteriaCompletion of medical retina fellowship.Competent and understands MR digital asynchronous clinics OR Competent in delivering PDT treatment.Desirable criteriaExperience in managing and organising high volume MR digital clinics OR Experience in coordinating PDT clinics.Skills & AbilityEssential criteriaReliable examination & interpretation skills.Ability to work unsupervised.Competent in performing cataract surgery and completed 250 independent cases.Desirable criteriaCompetent in performing cataract surgery independently (completed 500 independent cases).ExperienceEssential criteria4 Years full-time postgraduate training at least two of which must be in the Ophthalmology Specialty Training Programme or have equivalent experience & competencies. (or its equivalent gained on a part-time flexible basis).Experience in the assessment and management of patients with Medical Retinal conditions and competent in making clinical decisions & managing risk.Desirable criteriaExperience in & participation in departmental audit.Created new pathways/ clinics either relating to MR Digital clinics or AMD treatments.Personality & Personal AttributesEssential criteriaAble to communicate well with patients & establish good working relationships with staff.Capacity to cope under pressure.Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.Team player.Enthusiastic worker.Committed to job.Good organisational & time management skills.Acceptance that the post requires a strong service commitment.Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net.https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-usEmployer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou 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 downloadJD (PDF, 528.6KB)Staff Benefits (PDF, 865.7KB)MEH Privacy Notice (PDF, 138.0KB)Apply online nowFurther details / informal visits contactName Avi Gurbaxani Job title Moorfields South MR Lead Consultant Email address avi.gurbaxani@nhs.net Additional informationSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesHigher EducationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, Fellowship by 2xGet notified about new Medical Doctor jobs in London, England, United Kingdom.Specialty Doctor City & Hackney Crisis PathwayLondon, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoTrust Doctor ST 1-2 in Acute Medicine – 6 MONTHS POSTLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLocum Consultant in Diabetes & MetabolismLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 10 months agoGreater London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 years agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoGreater London, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoBank Medical Locum Doctor FY2 – ST3+ North MiddlesexLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoMenopause Specialist Doctor – Central LondonLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoDartford, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoTrust Doctor ST3+Level in Trauma and OrthopaedicsLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoSouthall, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoCOMMUNITY ADULT SPECIALTY DOCTOR MHWT (WANSTEAD, E11 2DH)London, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoAdvanced Practice Physiotherapist (Ultrasound-Guided Injector)London, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoGreater London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoPersonal Assistant to Medical Director and Director of NursingLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoConsultant in Respiratory & Acute MedicineSouthall, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoSpecialty Doctor – General Adult PsychiatryEnfield, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoTrust Specialty Registrar – General SurgerySouthall, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoWaltham Forest, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoTrust Grade Registrar (ST3+) in GeriatricsHarlow, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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