Ophthalmology Specialty Doctor — Career Progression Autonomy

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Chorley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology. The post offers the chance to work across two sites (Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District Hospital) with a forward-looking career progression pathway to autonomous practice.

Hold a role supporting outpatient clinics, participate in on-call rotas, and contribute to high-quality patient care within a dynamic ophthalmology service.

Qualifications

• Experienced ophthalmologist with interest in neuro-ophthalmology/medical retina and uveitis desirable.
• Willing to participate in MDTs and provide high-quality clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinics across ophthalmic subspecialties.
• Take clinical histories and perform ophthalmic examinations; formulate differential diagnoses.
• Develop investigations and management plans for ophthalmic conditions.
• Manage patients with appropriate consent and documentation; contribute to urgent/complex cases.

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology. The post offers the chance to work across two sites (Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District Hospital) with a forward-looking career progression pathway to autonomous practice.

Hold a role supporting outpatient clinics, participate in on-call rotas, and contribute to high-quality patient care within a dynamic ophthalmology service.