Job summary
The Ophthalmology Department based at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport has an opportunity for a suitably qualified Doctor to join our team.
We are looking to appoint an innovative and high performing speciality Doctor with the ability to practice across a range of sub-specialities including but not limiting to Glaucoma, Medical Retina, Cornea, Oculoplastic, Cataract, Emergency and General Ophthalmology.
The ability to undertake interocular injections would also be required.
The department is a teaching environment supporting the educational and clinical development of junior trainees and non-medical teams (including Nurse Practitioners, Orthoptists and Optometrists) therefore will be expected to support their development within extended roles.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
To undertake new and follow-up out-patient clinics across all sub-specialties, being able to investigate, diagnose and manage with autonomy under the supervision of a Consultant.
Be part of Ophthalmology emergency department cover team to provide complex and non-complex consultations and appropriate follow-up.
Undertake interocular injections as required.
Undertake triage of urgent and routine new referrals allocating patients to the most appropriate clinic.
Support the education and training of colleagues within the eye care team and external health professionals as required.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
o NHS pension scheme membership
o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
o NHS Staff discounts
o Cycle to work scheme
oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited for the above position, to commence as soon as possible. This is a substantive post within an expanding Ophthalmology team.
This post will join the existing team to help shape the expanding Ophthalmology Service. The post will be based at Stepping Hill Hospital. The successful candidate will join a team of
9 Ophthalmology Consultants, middle grade posts. The department is also supported by a number of highly trained Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioners and an Orthoptic department..
Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC.
Informal enquiries to the Clinical Lead Ms Nadia Chaudhry - 0161 419 4725
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited for the above position, to commence as soon as possible. This is a substantive post within an expanding Ophthalmology team.
This post will join the existing team to help shape the expanding Ophthalmology Service. The post will be based at Stepping Hill Hospital. The successful candidate will join a team of
9 Ophthalmology Consultants, middle grade posts. The department is also supported by a number of highly trained Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioners and an Orthoptic department..
Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC.
Informal enquiries to the Clinical Lead Ms Nadia Chaudhry - 0161 419 4725
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
competency
Essential
- NHS experience
- able to work in UK
- Years experience
Desirable
assessment
Essential
- GMC Registration
- NHS experience
competence
Essential
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
competency
Essential
- NHS experience
- able to work in UK
- Years experience
Desirable
assessment
Essential
- GMC Registration
- NHS experience
competence
Essential
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
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.
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.
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).
