Consultant Ophthalmologist - Paediatric / Strabismus
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We are looking for a dynamic and forward‑thinking Consultant Ophthalmologist Paediatric / Strabismus Surgeon to join a supportive team of specialists covering North Cumbria. North Cumbria is one of the best places to live in the UK, featuring the Lake District and a largely rural area with good road, rail and air connections. Housing is relatively inexpensive and there are excellent state and private education establishments.
We are looking for candidates who are interested in developing innovative ophthalmic practice, helping to bridge the gap between acute hospital care, community, and primary care. This post offers an exciting opportunity to help us develop a whole‑system approach to delivering safe and effective modern eye care.
The successful candidate will join a team of consultant ophthalmologists with specialist interests who provide general ophthalmic services across North Cumbria, serving a population of approximately 360,000, with some referrals also coming from parts of South West Scotland and West Northumbria.
At NCIC we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and offers a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our CEO, Trudie Davies, would love to hear from you to discuss your future career in North Cumbria. To arrange an informal chat, please contact Karen Dark on 01234 567890.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of safe, high‑quality care every time:
* Being a clinically led organisation
* Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
* A positive patient experience every time
* A great place to work
* Managing our money well
We are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are dedicated to being an inclusive and compassionate workplace.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
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The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children. Therefore, if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a Criminal Records Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS Charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
* Standard Check: £18 + administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from first month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
* Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from first month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will also have access to the following benefits.
* A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
* Flexible working scheme.
* Excellent opportunities for development.
* Competitive NHS pension scheme.
* Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies.
* EAP (Employee Assistance Programme), a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems.
These schemes are subject to availability.
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