Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist within the Paediatric and Adult Strabismus Services.This Full time Consultant post offers 8 programmed activities to provide direct clinical care with Paediatrics and Adult Strabismus with 2 SPA'sThe timetable will be agreed with the Service Directors at both sites and will be incorporated into the successful applicants contract. The timetable/programme may change with time depending on the specialist expertise of the post holder and the needs of the Service.Main duties of the jobThe post holder must be medically qualified and maintain specialist registration and licence to practice. Also required is a completion of at least 12 month post CCT FellowshipYou will need to have experience in the management of Paediatrics and Adult Strabismus patients. Running face to face clinics with a multi disciplinary Team and operating on Paediatric and Adult Surgical patients.About usAt Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:Salary including High-Cost Area SupplementOpportunity 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 organisationAnd so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesMoorfields at Bedfordshire Hospital offers a comprehensive service in Paediatric, Adult Extraocular motility, ROP screening and Neuro-Ophthalmology. Paediatric and Strabismus surgery is also undertaken at Bedford. The Service is further supported by the Orthoptists from Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust who provide care in the Unit and in the Community.Applicants are invited for a post specialising in Paediatrics and Adult strabismus. The post in Full time [10 sessions] which are split between Bedford [7.5 sessions] and City Road [2.5 sessions] . The weekly Service teaching takes place at City Road and can be accessed remotely.The City Road sessions will involve Paediatric A/E and General Paediatric clinics mentoring other Allied professionals in extended rolesPerson SpecificationEssential CriteriaEssentialFRCOphth/MRCOphth equivalent ophthalmic qualificationCCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent ophthalmic training [or be within 6 months of CCT date]Full GMC Registration with a Licence to PracticeBe on or eligible for the GMC specialist register or be within 6 months of CCTDesirableShould of received training in educational supervision as defined by GMCAttended clinical leadership trainingPersonal Qualities CriteriaEssentialCommitment to the Team and RoleExcellent Communication skillsAbility to lead a Multi Disciplinary TeamGood team building skillsCommitment to high quality researchDesirableAbility to deliver results by effectively managing relationshipsExperience CriteriaEssentialExperience of teaching at postgraduate levelExtensive experience in the management of all patients with conditions requiring Paediatric and Adult Strabismus managementExperience of patient and public engagementExperience of Clinical leadership and ManagementDesirableShould of received training in educational supervision as defined by GMCTraining and Knowledge CriteriaEssentialCompleted Higher specialist Training in OphthalmologyFellowship TrainingExtensive knowledge of Paediatric and Adult Strabismus conditionsKnowledge in clinical supervision and Training as defined by the GMCDesirableShould of received training in educational supervision as defined by GMCAttended clinical leadership trainingSkills and Abilities CriteriaEssentialAudit and Research skillsHigh degree of clinical and surgical skills in paediatricAbility to lead and co-ordinate clinical teamsSurgical experienceDesirableAbility to deliver results by effectively managing relationshipsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameMoorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressMoorfields at Bedford HospitalBedford HospitalBedfordMK42 9DJEmployer's websitehttps://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)