Consultant in Ophthalmology - Medical Retina / Vitreoretinal Surgery

NHS; Chorley; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Medical Retina/Vitreoretinal Surgery. Join a dynamic team at a leading healthcare provider, where you will develop and support a cutting-edge subspecialty service. With a recent £18 million investment in modern facilities, you will have access to the latest ophthalmic technologies and a supportive environment for professional growth. This role not only offers the chance to lead and innovate but also to make a significant impact on patient care for a large local and regional population. If you are passionate about ophthalmology and ready for a rewarding challenge, this position is for you.

Benefits

Access to modern ophthalmic technologies

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice required.
• Evidence of clinical leadership and commitment to service development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support the Subspecialty Service for high-quality patient experience.
• Supervise and mentor optometrists and orthoptists within the service.

Skills

Sub-speciality training

Clinical supervision

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

FRCOphth or equivalent

Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc)

Tools

Ophthalmic technologies

Computer skills

Job description

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

• Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development.

• 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 flagship site - The Lancashire Eye Centre, based at Chorley DistrictHospital 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 anopportunity to be able to lead and develop your subspecialty with good managerial support, and flexibility to grow.

A brand-newdesignated Eye Unit facility with access to modern ophthalmic technologies.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

438-CA774

Job locations

Chorley and South Ribble Hospital

Preston Road

Chorley

PR7 1PP

Job description 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

Job description 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 Health Essential

• Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice

Qualifications 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)

Desirable

• Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc) or ChM
• Management course/ certification

Experience and Skills Essential

• Sub-speciality training and experience
• Trained Clinical Supervisor
• Computer skills

Desirable

• Trained Educational Supervisor
• Subspecialty fellowship

Management Essential

• Evidence of Clinical Leadership
• Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service developmen

Desirable

• Experience of leadership and management

Research and Development Essential

• Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications

Desirable

• Evidence of peer reviewed publications

Personal Essential

• Proven effective communication skills (with examples)
• Good organisational skills (with examples)
• Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Reside approximately 30 minutes travel to Chorley/Preston.
• Ability to travel across sites

Desirable

• Car owner / Driver

Person Specification Health Essential

• Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice

Qualifications 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)

Desirable

• Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc) or ChM
• Management course/ certification

Experience and Skills Essential

• Sub-speciality training and experience
• Trained Clinical Supervisor
• Computer skills

Desirable

• Trained Educational Supervisor
• Subspecialty fellowship

Management Essential

• Evidence of Clinical Leadership
• Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service developmen

Desirable

• Experience of leadership and management

Research and Development Essential

• Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications

Desirable

• Evidence of peer reviewed publications

Personal Essential

• Proven effective communication skills (with examples)
• Good organisational skills (with examples)
• Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Reside approximately 30 minutes travel to Chorley/Preston.
• Ability to travel across sites

Desirable

• Car owner / Driver

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chorley and South Ribble Hospital

Preston Road

Chorley

PR7 1PP

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chorley and South Ribble Hospital

Preston Road

Chorley

PR7 1PP

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)