Job Summary
The Trust currently provides Ophthalmology outpatient services at Oldham Integrated Care Centre, Rochdale Infirmary and Fairfield General Hospital. All day case surgical activity takes place at Rochdale Infirmary. This post requires cross-site working, providing outpatient clinics from different sites and surgical work mainly at Rochdale Infirmary.
The advertised posts will complement a team of 10 Consultants, 4 Associate specialists, 2 speciality doctors and 9 Resident Doctors.
This appointment will be for 10 PAs made in accordance with the 2003 Consultant Contract Terms and Conditions.
We are looking for candidates on the Specialist Register/Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview (CCST or CCT in Ophthalmology) or willing to complete CESR within 12 months of employment.
Main Duties
Leadership and development of ophthalmic subspecialty work. The post holder will have a broad knowledge of Ophthalmology, including sub-specialty experience and knowledge of Glaucoma in order to complement existing services.
About Us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values – care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a purpose and flexible role. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work‑life balance.
Job Details
Date Posted: 17 November 2025
Pay Scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working Pattern: Full‑time
Reference Number: 236-RCO-CON-OPHTH-GLAU-25
Location: Rochdale Infirmary, Whitehall Street, Rochdale, OL12 0NB
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* FRCOphth or evidence of equivalent training and experience
Qualifications (Desirable)
* Post Graduate Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc
* Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Professional Registration (Essential)
* Registration on the GMC Specialist Register – CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
* Inclusion on the Specialist Register / Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview (CCST or CCT in Ophthalmology or within six months of entitlement) or willingness to complete CESR within twelve months of employment
Knowledge, Training & Experience (Essential)
* Extensive experience in Ophthalmology particularly management of Glaucoma
* Broad experience in the management of all aspects of Ophthalmology
* Good understanding of Clinical Governance
* Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change
* Evidence of participation in research
Knowledge, Training & Experience (Desirable)
* Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
* Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case report – not abstracts or letters)
Teamwork (Essential)
* Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
* Positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team
* Evidence of good organizational and leadership skills
* Evidence of development and management of change
* Ability to manage risk and end‑of‑life decisions
* An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service
Teamwork (Desirable)
* Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi‑agency setting
* Attendance at management course
Communication (Essential)
* Empathetic and sensitive to patients' needs
* Able to explain things clearly – particularly complex or sensitive information
* Can influence and persuade effectively
* All applicants must have demonstrable written and spoken English skills adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, demonstrated by either undergraduate medical training in English, IELTS scores of Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6, or an OET certificate with at least a grade B in each area
* Applicants may provide alternative evidence if they believe they meet communication standards
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present reports at board level
Teaching (Essential)
* Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals
* Proven teaching abilities
Teaching (Desirable)
* Attendance at teaching course
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance to the UK 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 for criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Rochdale Infirmary, Whitehall Street, Rochdale, OL12 0NB
Website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
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