The Ophthalmology Department based at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport has an opportunity for a suitably qualified Doctor to join our team.
We are looking to appoint an innovative and high performing speciality Doctor with the ability to practice across a range of sub-specialities including but not limiting to Glaucoma, Medical Retina, Cornea, Oculoplastic, Cataract, Emergency and General Ophthalmology.
The ability to undertake interocular injections would also be required.
The department is a teaching environment supporting the educational and clinical development of junior trainees and non-medical teams (including Nurse Practitioners, Orthoptists and Optometrists) therefore will be expected to support their development within extended roles.
Main duties of the job
To undertake new and follow-up out-patient clinics across all sub-specialties, being able to investigate, diagnose and manage with autonomy under the supervision of a Consultant.
Be part of Ophthalmology emergency department cover team to provide complex and non-complex consultations and appropriate follow-up.
Undertake interocular injections as required.
Undertake triage of urgent and routine new referrals allocating patients to the most appropriate clinic.
Support the education and training of colleagues within the eye care team and external health professionals as required.
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits We Offer To You
* Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* NHS pension scheme membership
* Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
* NHS Staff discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
* Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ms Nadia Chaudhry Job title: Clinical Director Email address: nadia.chaudhry@stockport.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0161 419 4725 #J-18808-Ljbffr