We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Consultant Ophthalmologist Paediatric / Strabismus Surgeon to complete a supportive team of specialists covering North Cumbria.
Voted one of the best places to live in the UK, North Cumbria houses the Lake District, one of the country's most outstanding places of natural beauty and the region is an attractive, largely rural area with access to good road, rail and air communications.
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.
Our post offers an exciting opportunity for an ophthalmologist 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 to serve a population of approx. 360,000 with some referrals also coming from part of South West Scotland and West Northumbria.
About the Trust
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 provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
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
Benefits
As part of one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also 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
Equal Opportunities
We are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts.
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