Consultant Ophthalmologist - Cornea / Glaucoma
Consultant Ophthalmologist - Cornea / Glaucoma
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Lancashire Teaching Hospitals would like to invite applications for the post of Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in
Cornea /Anterior Segment / Glaucoma.
This post is 10 PA's which includes 1 PA for admin and 1.5 SPA time. There is an on-call commitment (currently 1 in 11) which is non-resident.
All consultants are expected to work productively for 42 weeks a year and will be required to undertake annual appraisal, revalidation and job planning.
Our department is committed to providing an excellent standard of care to our local and regional population and is looking for an exceptionally motivated and dynamic individual to contribute to the team. The post holder will join a team of 13 consultants and gives an opportunity for a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join the cornea and glaucoma team in a supportive environment.
In addition to all types of modern technology and diagnostics equipment, the individual will have access to a team of optometrists, junior doctors and specialist nurses as well as consultant peers.
The Position applied for is a substantive Consultant Ophthalmologist with a sub-specialist interest in Cornea / Anterior Segment/ Glaucoma. The extent of input into each sub speciality will be dependent on the skill set of the successful candidate and the needs of the service.
The post holder will: -
* Support the subspecialty service ensuring robust pathways are in place for a high quality, patient experience in a state-of-the-art environment.
* Provide direct input to patients; contribute to multidisciplinary teams and provide the co-ordination of care for patients within Preston and Chorley hospitals.
* Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development.
* Supervise, train and mentor optometrists, orthoptists and junior doctors within the retinal service.
* Assume a continuous commitment for the care of patients, even if employed less than full-time and ensure that adequate arrangements are made for leave and off duty periods.
* Develop close links with General Practitioners and Optometrists operating in the area
* Exercise the freedom to develop specialist elements of the services to reflect priorities within available resources.
This is an exciting time to be an ophthalmologist at our trust. The service has undergone an £18 million investment and transformation which has led to the opening of our Lancashire Eye Centre, based at Chorley District Hospital in December 2021. Services are also provided at Royal Preston Hospital.
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is set in a lovely part of the country with many good places to live. While Preston is a modern and vibrant city, the hospitals also sit very close to the beautiful Ribble Valley. For a longer commute it is possible to live in Manchester or on the edge of the Lake District, depending on your preference. There are excellent schools and educational opportunities for those with families. The Lancashire Eye Centre is located in the Market town of Chorley which is surrounded by picturesque countryside and approximately 20 miles away from Manchester.
Benefits Available To The Successful Candidate Including
The opportunity to join a Specialty that provides Ophthalmic care to a local population of approx. 400,000 and a regional population of 1.5 million, as well as an opportunity to be able to lead and develop your subspecialty with good managerial support, and flexibility to grow.
A brand-new designated Eye Unit facility with access to modern ophthalmic technologies.
All consultants are expected to work productively for 42 weeks a year and will be required to undertake annual appraisal, revalidation and job planning.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Miss Shveta Bansal Job title: Clinical Director Email address: shveta.bansal@lthtr.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01772 523217
Informal enquiries and requests to visit the Hospitals are welcome and should be made, following shortlisting, with Dr. Geraldine Skailes, Medical Director and Silas Nicholls, Chief Executive (01772) 522692
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