Consultant Ophthalmologist - Oculoplastic

TN United Kingdom; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Full-time Oculoplastic Consultant to enhance the Ophthalmology department in Blackpool. This role demands a dynamic individual with a passion for eye care, responsible for delivering high-quality clinical services and leading a multidisciplinary team. The position offers a vibrant working environment in one of the UK's premier coastal resorts, with a focus on improving lives in the community. If you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, this is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible within 6 months of interview.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inpatient and outpatient care at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
• Manage outpatient work in dedicated Ophthalmic Suite.

Skills

Communication Skills

Surgical Experience

Leadership Skills

Computer and IT Skills

Teaching Skills

Education

FRCOPHTH or equivalent CCST in Ophthalmology

Minimum 8 years of clinical experience

Tools

Ophthalmic Surgical Equipment

Job description

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Consultant Ophthalmologist - Oculoplastic, Blackpool

Client:

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Blackpool, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Consulting

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

9

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

We are looking to appoint a Full time Oculoplastic Consultant who will be keen to strengthen and expand the Ophthalmology department and meet the increasing demand in eye care around the Fylde Coast.

Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or be within 6 months of gaining CCT. FRCOphth or equivalent and relevant experience, or fellowship in the relevant speciality is expected.

Blackpool is Britain's premier holiday resort with a 333,000 resident population and up to 16 million visitors per year. Surrounding the town is the rural Fylde, with excellent housing and schools. There are good motorway, rail and air links to Manchester, Liverpool and the English Lake District, all within a 1-hour drive, and London and Scotland within 3 hours.

The Trust includes the Lancashire Cardiac Unit, a tertiary referral centre. The district has the highest elderly population (21.4% aged 65 or over) in the North-Western Region, leading to a higher prevalence of age-related eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. A sub-regional AMD treatment service is provided (PDT and anti-VEGF).

Main duties of the job

The post will be based on the following:

• 7 fixed DCC PAs, 2 SPAs, 1 Admin session, 2 Operating Lists, 2 General Outpatient clinics, 2 Specialist clinics, and 1 Laser clinic.
• The clinical commitments include inpatient and outpatient care at Blackpool Victoria Hospital (BVH).
• Outpatient work will be conducted at BVH in a dedicated Ophthalmic Suite and within the Ophthalmic Surgical and Medical Retina Units.
• A community visual screening program for children is carried out by Orthoptists, with close liaison with the Diabetic Eye Screening program and a developing diabetic service within the Medical Retina Unit.
• There is a close relationship with local optometrists providing various eye care services, and an independent sector provider delivering glaucoma reviews and minor eye condition services.

About us

Blackpool, as one of the UK's largest coastal resorts, offers a vibrant environment with attractions like the Blackpool Tower, scenic cycling routes, and panoramic coast views. It has excellent rail connections to Edinburgh and London.

Our 2022 strategy focuses on improving lives on the Fylde Coast and beyond, emphasizing our people, our population, and our responsibilities.

Job responsibilities

Please read the full Job description and Person Specification attached before applying.

Person Specification

Legal Qualification

• Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible within 6 months of interview.
• Full GMC registration.

Qualifications

• FRCOPHTH or equivalent CCST in Ophthalmology.
• Minimum 8 years of clinical experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Oculoplastic Fellowship or equivalent experience.
• Effective English communication skills.
• Effective teaching skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, delegate, and supervise staff.
• Computer and IT skills.
• Educational qualifications or working towards them.
• Surgical experience, especially in Cataract and Oculoplastic surgery.
• Ability to motivate and inspire a multidisciplinary team and work across organizations.
• Experience in service development and managing change in healthcare.