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Go back Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Medical Retina Specialty Doctor
The closing date is 21 September 2025
Moorfields is one of the world''s leading eye hospitals, providing expertise in clinical care, research and education. 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. We are an integral part of one of the UK''s first academic health science centres, UCL Partners, and recently celebrated five years as one of the country''s first NHS foundation trusts.Our main focus is the treatment and care of NHS patients with a wide range of eye problems, from common complaints to rare conditions which require treatments not available anywhere else in the UK. The unique case-mix and volume of our larger services means that our surgeons can develop expertise in different areas of the sub-specialty.Our 1,800 staff treat and provide support for patients at our main hospital base in London''s City Road and at over 30 other sites in and around the capital, which enables us to provide expert treatment closer to patients'' homes.Main duties of the job
The Post and DutiesThe full-time job plan will consist of 8.25 clinical sessions with the provision for 1.75 SPA/administration sessions. The direct clinical sessions will include 5 Medical Retina (including a 0.5PA MR telephone clinic), 1 session managing the administrative work as the MR high-cost drugs (HCD) and PIFU admin lead and 2.25 sessions in the Clinical research facility. The main hospital base will be City Road with 1 whole day of clinics at one of Moorfields satellite hubs. The post-holder in the MR HCD and PIFU admin session will manage PIFU requests with the clinical administrative team and work along-side the high-cost drugs pharmacist and service director in regard to high-cost drugs use and independent funding requests within the service.About us
What''s in it for You?At Moorfields, we invest in youyour growth, your wellbeing, your future.You''ll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:o Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)o Membership of the NHS Pension Schemeo 24/7 independent counselling supporto Career-long learning and development opportunitieso Excellent transport connectionso Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemeso Free Pilates classeso Full support and training to develop your skillsAnd so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.Job responsibilities
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.Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
FULL GMC Registration OR eligible for Full Registration with the GMC with License to Practise at time of appointment.FRCOphth/MRCOphth OR equivalent.Further Training and Knowledge
Completion of Medical Retina fellowship.Experience and competence in clinical.Understanding of PIFU and commissioning of high-cost drugs in Medical Retina.Skills and Ability
Ability to work unsupervised.Participation and contribution in service or quality improvement project.Experience
4 Years full-time postgraduate training at least two of which must be in the Ophthalmology Specialty Training Programme or have equivalent experience and 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 and managing risk.Experience in and participation in departmental audit.Personality and Personal Attributes
Able to communicate well with patients and establish good working relationships with staff.Capacity to cope under pressure.Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.Team player. Enthusiastic worker. Committed to job. Good organisational and time management skills. Acceptance that the post requires a strong service commitment.Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation ..... full job details .....
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