Consultant in Ophthalmology - Medical Retina / Vitreoretinal Surgery

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chorley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant in Ophthalmology with a focus on Medical Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery. This role offers the chance to work in a newly transformed Eye Centre, providing high-quality care to a large regional population. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team, engaging in both medical and surgical practices, while enjoying a supportive environment with access to modern technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop subspecialty services, contributing to the advancement of ophthalmic care in a picturesque location.

Benefits

Access to modern ophthalmic technologies

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Must have a medical degree and specialist training in ophthalmology.
• Experience in medical retina and vitreoretinal surgery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support the subspecialty service for ophthalmology.
• Supervise and mentor optometrists and orthoptists.

Skills

Ophthalmology

Medical Retina

Vitreoretinal Surgery

Patient Care

Team Leadership

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Training in Ophthalmology

Tools

Ophthalmic Technologies

Diagnostic Equipment

Job description

Consultant in Ophthalmology - Medical Retina / Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Lancashire Teaching Hospitals would like to invite applications for the post of Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Medical Retina / Vitreoretinal Surgery.

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.

The post holder will join a team of 13 consultants and gives an opportunity for a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join the medical and surgical retina service in a supportive environment.

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.

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 Medical Retina with scope for some support for the Vitreoretinal service. The role requirements are to develop and support the existing medical retina service. However, depending on the skill set of the successful candidate, there are opportunities to support the VR service as well.

The Post Holder Will

• Develop and support the Subspecialty Service, ensuring robust pathways are in place for a high quality, modern patient experience.
• Supervise, train and mentor optometrists and orthoptists within the service.
• Specifically adopt, in conjunction with colleagues, an active role in the planning, development and delivery of the Ophthalmology service for the directorate.
• Provide direct input to patients; contribute to multidisciplinary teams and lead the co-ordination of care for patients within Preston and Chorley hospitals.
• 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 flagship site – The 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Miss Shveta Bansal Job title: Clinical Director Email address: [e-mail] 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 [phone]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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