Consultant Ophthalmologist - Paediatrics, Strabismus and Cataract

The post is comprised of 10 programmed activities (PAs), of which 7 provide direct clinical care (DCC) and 3 are for supporting professional activities (SPAs). The post is based at the Moorfields Croydon and St George's sites. The proposed job plan is detailed below, which is subject to change in response to the demand of the service. The weekly service teaching also takes place at City Road. The post also involves taking part in the joint MEH/Southwest London on-call rota. The Croydon sessions include Cataract clinics and theatre session, Paediatric clinical sessions, and a Strabismus clinic session. The St George's sessions include a Paediatric clinic, and Strabismus clinics, as well as a theatre session. The post-holder will work closely with local support services, nursing and administrative teams to provide a comprehensive outpatient and elective service to diverse populations within the Southwest London sector., Provide High Quality Care to Patients

• The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice
• To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
• To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
• To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
Performance Management
• To work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas:
• Clinical efficiency e.g. timeliness indicators, clinical indicators and the development of ambulatory pathways.
• Quality of outcomes e.g. infection control targets, reducing re-attendance rates.
• Financial management e.g. identification, implementation and achievement of cost improvement programmes and participating in efforts to ensure services are provided cost effectively e.g. managing locum agency spend, monitoring and managing the drug budget to target, ensuring accuracy of clinical data for the team.
• Operational efficiency e.g. demand management.
  
  Applicants are required to hold FRCOphth, or equivalent, and be registered with the General Medical Council. Fellowship training in Paediatric ophthalmology and Strabismus is essential and formal teaching experience would be advantageous.
  
  At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
• 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 organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.