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Consultant Ophthalmologist - Cornea / Glaucoma
The closing date is 06 June 2025
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals would like to invite applications for the post of Consultant Ophthalmologist withaspecial interestinCornea /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 13consultants andgives an opportunity for a dynamic andforward-thinkingindividual tojointhe cornea and glaucoma teamin a supportive environment.
In addition to all types of modern technology and diagnostics equipment, the individual will have access to a team of optometrists, juniordoctorsand specialist nursesas well as consultant peers.
ThePositionappliedforisasubstantiveConsultantOphthalmologistwithasub-specialistinterest in Cornea / Anterior Segment/ Glaucoma. The extent of input into each sub speciality will bedependent on the skill setof thesuccessfulcandidate and the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will: -
* Supportthe 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.
About us
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 isset in a lovely part of the country with many good places to live.While Preston is a modern and vibrantcity, the hospitals also sitvery closetothe 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 Centreis located inthe Market town of Chorley which is surrounded by picturesque countryside and approximately 20 miles away from Manchester.
Benefitsavailabletothesuccessfulcandidateincluding:
TheopportunitytojoinaSpecialtythatprovidesOphthalmiccaretoalocalpopulationofapprox.400,000and aregionalpopulationof 1.5million, as well as anopportunitytobeabletoleadanddevelopyoursubspecialtywithgoodmanagerialsupport, and flexibility to grow.
Abrand-newdesignatedEyeUnitfacilitywithaccesstomodernophthalmictechnologies.
All consultants are expected to work productively for 42 weeks a year and will be required to undertake annual appraisal, revalidation and job planning.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
What we can offer
Job Plan/On-call Requirements
The Team
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
* MBBS or equivalent
* FRCOPhth or equivalent
* Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)
* Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc) or ChM
* Management course/ certification
Health
* Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Experience and Skills
* Sub-speciality training and experience
* Trained Clinical Supervisor
* Trained Educational Supervisor
* Subspecialty Fellowship
* Ability to perform MIGS surgeries
Management
* Evidence of Clinical Leadership
* Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
* Experience of leadership and management
Research and Development
* Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
* Evidence of peer reviewed publications
Personal
* Good organisational skills.
* Works well within a multidisciplinary environment
* Reside approximately 30 minutes travel to Chorley/Preston
* Ability to travel across sites
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
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