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Consultant - Paediatric Ophthalmology

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

CQC: Outstanding

Burnley

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Posted

3 weeks ago

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician who is able to manage clinics independently, take part in the development and running of the service, supervise trainees and resident doctors, and who is able to undertake high volume complex cataract procedures independently. We need a well-motivated clinician who comes with innovative ideas to manage the ever-increasing referrals. The post holder would be encouraged in establishing an ocular motility/neuro ophthalmology service including Botox clinic working along the paediatric service.

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Ophthalmology - Paediatrics

The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, effective and modern Ophthalmology service, practicing the full remit of the specialty. Please note the job plan advertised in an example.

Any applicant should have entry on the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of being placed on the register.

Minimum Requirements:

Consultant - Paediatric Ophthalmology

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

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Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with license to practice

Entry on specialist register via:-

CCT ( proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)

CESR or European Community Rights

FRCOphth or equivalent

The Eye Unit has provided a comprehensive Ophthalmology service with a catchment area of approx. 550,000 people. The service is currently reviewing its activities with a view to increasing capacity, minimising patient waiting times and improvement patient experience.

The service encompasses outpatient clinics (conducted at the Royal Blackburn and Burnley General Hospitals), an emergency eye service at Burnley General Hospital and a dedicated twin operating theatre suite at the Burnley site. In addition, there are outreach clinics at Accrington, Rossendale and Clitheroe. The medical team includes; consultants, associate specialist, specialty doctors, senior clinical fellows and also trainees at ST1-6 level. There is a subspecialty lead structure in place.

Person specification

Essential

Full GMC Registration
Entry on GMC specialist register via CCT(proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of inerview), CESR or European Community Rights
MBChB
Appropriate higher surgical qualifications (e.g. FRCS)
Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant specialty
Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Good communication skills, especially with patients, relatives, GPs, colleagues, nursing staff and management.
Ability to organise and manage outpatient and operative priorities
Ability to contribute to multi-disciplinary team working, medical directorate and working parties as appropriate
Ability to teach clinical skills, teach and lecture on specialty
Experience in teaching and supervision of resident doctors and undergraduate students, along with other AHPs
Operative teaching to resident doctors and colleagues
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Ability to collaboratively formulate and work to a job plan
Insight into personal strengths and weaknesses
Amenable, honest and reliable
Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues and patients
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, Opticians, nurses and other agencies
Ability to work under pressure
Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
Good time management skills
Aligned to NHS and Trust values

Desirable

Postgraduate thesis/Higher Degree (e.g. MD/Ph.D)
Previous experience of a management or leadership role.
Ability to advise on efficiency and smooth running of specialist service and contribute to service development
GMC accredited clinical and educational supervisor status
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

33 days left to apply

Thursday, 23 July 2026

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