Consultant Ophthalmologist with subspecialty interest in Glaucoma

NHS; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Rochdale is looking for a Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in Glaucoma. The role involves leading subspecialty work, managing outpatient clinics, and conducting surgeries. Candidates must have appropriate qualifications, significant experience in Ophthalmology, and be adept at communication. Comprehensive benefits and flexible working opportunities are available.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Candidates should have extensive experience managing Glaucoma.
• Must be on the GMC Specialist Register or be willing to complete CESR.
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and development of ophthalmic subspecialty work.
• Provide outpatient clinics and surgical work from various sites.
• Participate in research and audit activities.

Skills

Extensive experience in Ophthalmology

Good understanding of Clinical Governance

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams

Research skills

Education

FRCOphth or equivalent training

Post Graduate Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc

Job description

Consultant Ophthalmologist with subspecialty interest in Glaucoma

Closing date: 07 December 2025

The Trust currently provides Ophthalmology outpatient services at Oldham Integrated Care Centre, Rochdale Infirmary and Fairfield General Hospital. All day case surgical activity takes place at Rochdale Infirmary. This post requires cross‑site working, providing outpatient clinics from different sites and surgical work from mainly Rochdale Infirmary.

The advertised posts will complement a team of 10 Consultants, 4 Associate specialists, 2 speciality doctors and 9 Resident Doctors.

This appointment will be made in accordance with the 2003 Consultant Contract Terms and Conditions.

We are looking for candidates who are on the Specialist Register / Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview (CCST or CCT in Ophthalmology) or willing to complete the CESR within 12 months of employment.

Main Duties of the Job

Leadership and development of ophthalmic subspecialty work. The post holder will have a broad knowledge of Ophthalmology, including sub‑speciality experience and knowledge of Glaucoma in order to complement existing services.

About Us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values – care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work‑life balance.

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Person Specification – Qualifications

• FRCOphth or show evidence of equivalent training and experience
• Post Graduate Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc
• Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners

Professional Registration

• Registration on the GMC Specialist Register – CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register / Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview (CCST or CCT in Ophthalmology or within six months of entitlement or willingness to complete CESR within twelve months of employment)

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Extensive experience in Ophthalmology, particularly management of Glaucoma
• Broad experience in the management of all aspects of Ophthalmology
• Good understanding of Clinical Governance
• Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change
• Evidence of participation in research
• Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
• Evidence of relevant peer‑reviewed papers and other publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case report – not abstracts or letters)

Teamwork

• Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
• Positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team
• Evidence of good organizational and leadership skills
• Evidence of development and management of change
• Ability to manage risk and end‑of‑life decisions
• An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service
• Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi‑agency setting
• Attendance at management course

Communication

• Is empathetic and sensitive to patients’ needs
• Able to explain things clearly – particularly complex or sensitive information
• Is able to influence and persuade effectively
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, which could be demonstrated by one of the following: (1) undergraduate medical training in English; (2) IELTS – Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6; (3) OET certificate at grade 'B' in each testing area;
• If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the above examples, they must provide evidence
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills in order to be able to write & present reports at board level

Teaching

• Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals
• Proven teaching abilities
• Attendance at teaching course

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.