Consultant

Consultant Ophthalmologist Retina and/or Neuro-Ophthalmology

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Chorley

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

1 weeks ago

About the role

ThePositionappliedforisasubstantiveConsultantOphthalmologistwithasub-specialistinterest in Medical Retinaand/or Neuro-Ophthalmology.The role requirements are todevelop and support the existing medical retina serviceand/orNeuro-Ophthalmologyservice Please see job description attached.

The post holder will: DevelopandsupporttheSubspecialtyService,ensuringrobustpathwaysareinplacefora highquality,modernpatientexperience. Supervise, train and mentor optometrists and orthoptists within the service. Specificallyadopt,inconjunctionwithcolleagues,anactiveroleintheplanning,developmentanddeliveryoftheOphthalmologyserviceforthedepartment. Providedirectinputtopatients;contributetomultidisciplinaryteamsandleadtheco-ordinationofcareforpatientswithinPrestonandChorleyhospitals. Promotehighprofessionalstandardsofclinicalcareforpatients,boththroughdirectpatientcareandbythemaintenanceofcontinuingprofessionaldevelopment. Assumeacontinuouscommitmentforthecareofpatients,evenifemployedlessthanfull-timeandensurethatadequatearrangementsaremadeforleaveandoffdutyperiods. DevelopcloselinkswithGeneralPractitionersand Optometristsoperatinginthearea. Exercisethefreedomtodevelopspecialistelementsoftheservicestoreflectperceivedprioritieswithinavailableresources.

Consultant Ophthalmologist Retina and/or Neuro-Ophthalmology

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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A team of 13Consultants deliver Ophthalmology services across both hospital sites and within a community setting. The department is supported by 1 Associate Specialist, 2 Specialty Doctors,3North West Deanery trainees, 2McHtrainees and 2 Trust Grade doctorsas well asa team of Orthoptists/Optometrists.Our clinics aresubspecialistand we no longer have general clinics.We provide care for all major subspecialtiesincluding:medical retina, vitreoretinal,paediatric, glaucoma, cornea,oculoplastics, cataract clinics, emergency ophthalmology. The Ophthalmology department at Lancashire Teachinghospitalsis a dynamic, progressiveservice which is basedacross 2sites (Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District Hospital). Our primary location isthe newlyopened LancashireEye Centre situated in Chorley District Hospital. The Centre was funded throughan£18 million investment andcomprisesa 3storeybuild with modern,state of the artoutpatient and daycasefacilities on one site.There are over 20consultrooms in outpatients and 3 modern spacious theatres.The unitisequipped with modern diagnosticfacilities andinfrastructure to providehigh qualitycare. As part of the service expansion, anadditional40 support staffwere recruitedincluding ophthalmic technicians,administrative and nursing staff.

Person specification

Essential

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)
Sub-speciality training and experience
Trained Clinical Supervisor

Desirable

Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc) or ChM
Management course/ certification
Trained Educational Supervisor
Subspecialty fellowship