Consultant Ophthalmologist- Vitreo-retinal/Ocular Oncology

at  Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for the post of Consultant Ophthalmologist with an interest in Vitreo-retinal surgery and Ocular Oncology
The post is predominantly outpatient based at Moorfields Eye Hospital, City Road. In addition, daily virtual vetting of new Ocular Oncology referrals is the responsibility of the senior doctors and consultants within the service. The successful candidate will be expected to cover surgical operating lists as the lead surgeon. The successful candidate would be expected to support the current International Ocular Oncology fellowship training program.
We expect the postholder to develop close links with the VR and Oncology services so that patients can be offered a VR-oncological approach as needed, for example in tumour biopsy. It will also allow closer liaison between the VR service and the oncology service through attendance at the weekly MDT.
You will be responsible for the care and management of patients seen in your allocated VR/ VRE clinics and operating sessions. You will be required to participate in the VRE on call rota alongside the other consultants.
In addition you will be representing the service and acting as the lead for our diagnostic pathway plan.
The successful applicant will have completed FRCOphth / MRCOphth and must be registered with the GMC. Applicants need to evidence demonstrable training and experience in all aspects of Vitreo-retinal work.

MAIN RESPONSIBILTITES

• Participation in on call rota covering all aspects of Vitreo-retinal emergency work when needed.
• Supervision of junior medical staff in the VR/VRE clinics and theatre lists.
• Active participation in both formal and informal VR clinic teaching.
• Clinical VR audit and research participation where relevant
• Running face to face new and follow up clinics
• Running virtual new and follow up clinics
• Vetting of new electronic referrals into the Ocular Oncology Service
• Running operating lists for ocular oncology and vitreo-retinal surgery
• Attending MDT as a quorate member
• Supervision and training of Ocular Oncology fellows and other trainees at Moorfields
• Teaching of doctors in training, both formal and informal
• Attending the annual National CQUIN meeting for Ocular Oncology
• Participating in Ocular Oncology audits and research projects
  Moorfields is world renowned eye hospital with an excellent international reputation. We have provided excellence in eye care for more than 200 years and we continue to be at the forefront of new breakthroughs and developments.
  It is home to the London Ocular Oncology Service, one of the oldest Ocular Oncology Services in the world. In 1997 the Ocular Oncology Services in London, Liverpool and Sheffield were designated as Centres of Excellence by the National Commissioning Group. This allowed expertise to be concentrated in these designated centres for the benefit of our patients.
  The Adult Ocular Oncology Service is currently under the direction of Professor Sagoo whereas the Retinoblastoma service, based at the Royal London Hospital, is directed by Mr Reddy. These supra-regional services accept tertiary referrals from all over UK.
  The VR service treats conditions at the back of the eye which often require surgical intervention. A large part of the service are the VR emergencies (VRE) seen in dedicated emergency clinics and operated on emergency theatre lists.
  The Vitreo-retinal Service is currently under the direction of Professor Lyndon da Cruz and consists of 9 consultants. It is further supported by two North Thames Specialist Registrars (Fellows) sub-specialising in Vitreo-retinal, five Vitreo-retinal Fellows and five Specialist Registrars. In addition we have a Nurse consultant who plays an increasing role in the management of all Vitreo-retinal patients.
  Please see attached Job Description for detailed duties and main responsibilities. Proposed job plan can also be found at the end of the attached Job Description

Please refer the Job description for details